Furuno GP-7000F User manual

Installation Manual
COLOR GPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER
GP-7000F
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................i
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................ii
EQUIPMENT LISTS ..............................................................................................................iii
1. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................1
1.1 Display Unit........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Antenna Unit ......................................................................................................................4
1.3 Transducer.........................................................................................................................5
1.4 Optional Speed/Water Temperature Sensor ST-02MSB, ST-02PSB ...............................18
2. WIRING ...........................................................................................................................19
3. ADJUSTMENTS..............................................................................................................26
3.1 Choosing Position Data Source .......................................................................................26
3.2 Choosing Port I/O Format................................................................................................28
3.3 Echo Sounder Settings....................................................................................................30
3.4 Choosing Data Source(s) ................................................................................................32
3.5 Calibrating NMEA Depth, Speed and Water Temperature Data ......................................33
3.6 C-FORECAST Setup .......................................................................................................34
PACKING LIST...................................................................................................................A-1
OUTLINE DRAWINGS .......................................................................................................D-1
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM....................................................................................... S-1

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment
unless totally familiar with
electrical circuits and
service manual.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
Turn off the power at the switchboard
before beginning the installation.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power is left on.
CAUTION
Observe the following compass safe
distances to prevent interference to a
magnetic compass:
Use the power cable supplied with the
installation materials.
Use of other power cables may cause fire
or damage the equipment.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of the wrong fuse may damage the
equipment.
Observe the following precautions when
handling the transducer cable:
- Keep away from oils.
- Choose a working area where the
cable will not be damaged during
installation.
- Do not paint the cable.
The sheath of the cable is made of
chloroprene (or polyvinyl chloride).
Those materials easily deteriorate in
the presence of organic solvents
(toulene, etc.) found in paints. For
that reason keep the cable away from
ship's paint house.
Display
unit
Standard Steering
compass compass
0.70 m 0.45 m

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
TRANSDUCER
Speed/Water
Temp Sensor
(option)
Distributor
MB-1000*
* Required when using
1 kW transducer.
Power Source
12-24 VDC
: Option
: Standard
: User Supply
ANTENNA UNIT GPA-017
DISPLAY UNIT
GP-7000F
How to remove the hard cover
Place your thumbs at the center
of the cover, and then lift the cover
while pressing it with your thumbs.
NMEA1 and NMEA2 ports:
Radar, autopilot, video sounder,
temperature indicator, etc.
PC/NMEA IN port:
PC, NMEA device, buzzer

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EQUIPMENT LISTS
Standard supply
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Display Unit GP-7000F — 1
Antenna Unit
GPA-017
— 1
System also available
without antenna (for boats
which already have an
appropriate antenna)
Installation
Materials*
CP14-06400 000-041-183 1 Signal cable and power
cable
Spare Parts* SP14-03201 004-371-980 1
520-5PSD 000-015-204
525-5PWD 000-146-966
Transducer
520-5MSD 000-015-212
525ST-MSD 000-015-263Triducer
525ST-PWD 000-015-261
Choose
one
Also available without
transducer (for boats with
transducer already installed)
*: See list at back of this manual.
Optional equipment
Name Type Code No. Qty
GPS Antenna GPA-017S 000-040-541
CP20-01700 004-372-110 30 m, antenna cable extensionAntenna Cable Set
CP20-01710 004-372-120 50 m, antenna cable extension
Right Angle
Antenna Base No.13-QA330 000-803-239
L-angle Antenna
Base No.13-QA310 000-803-240
Antenna Base for
Rail Mounting No.13-RC5160 000-806-114
For mounting antenna unit
Mast Mounting Kit CP20-01111 004-365-780 For mounting antenna unit on a mast
MJ-A6SPF0012-050 000-134-424 6P – 6P, 5 m
MJ-A6SPF0012-100 000-133-817 6P – 6P, 10 m
MJ-A6SPF0003-050 000-117-603 6P, 5 m
Cable Assy.
MJ-A7SPF0007-050 000-144-418 7P, 5 m
50B-6 000-015-042
50B-6G 000-015-016
200B-5S 000-015-029
200B-5 000-015-027
Transducer
50/200-1T 000-015-170
Inner Hull Kit S 22S0191-2 000-802-598
Distributor MB-1000 000-040-809 For 1 kW transducer
02S4089 000-133-622 For Distributor MB-1000Cable Assy.
02S4147-0 000-141-082 For sensor
Sensor ST-02PSB 000-137-987
Sensor ST-02MSB 000-137-986
Speed/water temperature sensor

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1. INSTALLATION
1.1 Display Unit
The display unit may be mounted on a desktop, overhead or flush mounted in a console.
Mounting considerations
Choose a mounting location for the display unit considering the following points:
• Choose a location where the controls can be easily operated.
• Leave sufficient space around the unit to facilitate checking and maintenance. See the
outline drawing at the back of this manual for recommended maintenance space.
• Locate the unit out of direct sunlight because of heat that can build up inside the cabinet.
• The operating temperature range is -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F).
• Locate the unit well away from exhaust gases and other active gases.
• The location should be well ventilated.
• Choose a location where shock and vibration are minimal.
• Be sure the mounting location is strong enough to support the weight of the unit,
particularly in overhead mounting. If necessary reinforce the mounting location.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the display unit is placed too close to the compass.
Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent deviation to the compass.
Standard compass, 0.70 m, Steering compass, 0.45 m.

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Mounting
Desktop, overhead mounting
1. Fix the hanger to the mounting location with four self-tapping screws (5x20). See the
outline drawing on page D-1 for complete mounting dimensions.
2. Loosely screw the knob bolts into the display unit.
3. Set the display unit to the hanger and tighten the knob bolts.
4. Attach the hard cover to the display unit to protect the LCD.
FIXING HOLE
Unit: mm
Display unit, mounting dimensions for desktop or overhead mounting

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Flush mounting
If the thickness of the console is 11-14 mm, use the washer
head screws (M4x20) supplied with the installation
materials. If it is thicker than those dimensions, the length of
the screws should be the thickness of the console plus
7.3 mm ±1.5 mm. The length of the threaded portion to be
inserted to the display unit should not exceed 7 mm (B≤7).
1. Prepare a cutout in the mounting location using the template provided.
2. Fix the display unit with six washer head screws (M4x20) provided.
52 80 150
Service
Clearance
Unit: mm
Mounting dimensions for flush mounting
BA
A: Thickness of console

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1.2 Antenna Unit
Refer to the antenna unit outline drawing at the back of this manual for mounting
instructions.
When selecting a mounting location consider the following points:
• Select a location out of the radar and Inmarsat beams. Those beams will obstruct or
prevent reception of the GPS satellite signal.
• 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.
• Locate the antenna well away from the antenna of a VHF radiotelephone to prevent
interference.
• Mount the antenna unit as high as possible. Mounting it this way keeps it free of
interfering objects and water spray, which can interrupt reception of GPS satellite signal if
the water freezes.
Note: If the antenna cable is to be passed through a hole in a bulkhead which is too small
to pass the connector, disassemble the connector with radio pincers and a monkey
wrench. After passing the cable through the hole assemble the connector as below.
Pin (Solder.)
Clamping Nut
Housing
Gasket
Washer
Shield
How to assemble the antenna connector

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1.3 Transducer
Inside-hull mounting
The thru-hull mount transducer (520-5PSD, 520-5MSD) may also be installed inside the hull,
following the procedure below.
Necessary tools
You will need the following tools:
• Sandpaper (#100)
• Silicone sealant
Remarks on installation
• Turn off the engine and anchor the boat while installing the equipment.
• Install the transducer in the engine room.
• Do not turn on the echo sounder except if installing the transducer by the inside-hull
mounting method. The transducer may become damaged if the power is turned on in
other types of installations.
Choosing the mounting location
Keep the following points in mind when choosing 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 that 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
Transducer
mounting
location
Centerline
Inside-hull transducer mounting location

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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
Silicone
Sealant
Coating 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 that may be trapped in the silicone sealant.
Hull plate
Press down to
remove air bubbles.
Adhesive
Squeezing out air bubbles in adhesive
Final preparations
Support the transducer with a piece of wood to keep it in place while the adhesive is drying.
Let the adhesive dry 24-72 hours.

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Thru-hull mounting
Transducer mounting location
The thru-hull mount transducer (520-5PSD, 520-5MSD) provides the best performance of
all, since the transducer protrudes from the hull and the effect of air bubbles and turbulence
near the hull skin is reduced. When the boat has a keel, the transducer should be at least
30 cm away from it. Typical thru-hull mountings are shown in the figure on the next page.
The performance of a 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 planing hulls, a practical location is generally rather far astern, so that the
transducer is always in water regardless of the planing attitude.
28
22
120
68
30
520-5PSD
24
120
68
90
520-5MSD Unit: mm
Thru-hull mount transducer mounting dimensions (millimeters)

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Acceptable transducer mounting locations
 Position 1/2 to 1/3 of the hull
from stern.
 15 to 30 cm off center line
(inside first lifting strakes.)
 Within the wetted bottom area

Deadrise angle within 15°
DEEP-V HULL
HIGH SPEED-V HULL
Suitable transducer mounting locations

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Procedure for installing the thru-hull mount transducer
1. With the boat hauled out of the water, mark the location chosen for mounting the
transducer on the bottom of the hull.
2. If the hull is not level within 15° in any direction, fairing 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
Fairing
Block
Flat Washer
Rubber Washer
Hull
Deep-V Hull
Hull Flat Washer
Rubber Washer
Flat Hull
Transducer mounting
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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Transom mount transducer
The transom mount transducer (525-5PWD) is very commonly employed, usually on
relatively small inboard/outboard 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 on a flat hull
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 5x20 tapping screws (supplied).
3. Adjust the transducer position so the transducer faces right to the bottom.
Note: If necessary, to improve water flow and minimize air bubbles staying on the
transducer face, incline the transducer about 5° downward at the rear – loosen
the screws fixing the transducer, tilt the transducer and tighten screws. 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°
5 x 20
5 x 20
Tape
Transom mount transducer, mounting flush with hull

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Installing the transom mount transducer on a deep-V hull
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.
No.1 M5 x 14
5 x 20
5 x 20
Transom mount transducer, mounted 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.

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Optional triducer
525ST-MSD
The optional triducer 525ST-MSD is designed for thru-hull mounting. For how to install it,
see “thru-hull mounting on page 7.
φ79 mm
133 mm
2.00"-12 UN
threads
φ51 mm
27 mm
7 mm
140 mm
Triducer 525ST-MSD
525ST-PWD
The Transom Mount Transducer or TRIDUCER®Multisensor with Integral Release Bracket
525ST-PWD is manufactured by AIRMAR Co. These instructions are included with the
sensor.
Pre-test for speed and temperature
Connect the sensor to the instrument and spin the paddlewheel. Check for a speed reading
and the approximate air temperature. If there is no reading, return the sensor to your place
of purchase.
Tools and materials needed
Scissors
Masking tape
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Electric drill

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Drill bit for:
Bracket holes: 4mm, #23, or 9/64”
Fiberglass hull: chamfer bit (preferred),
6mm, or 1/4”
Transom hole: 19mm or 3/4” (optional)
Cable clamp holes: 3mm or 1/8”
Screwdrivers
Straight edge
Marine sealant
Pencil
Zip-ties
Water-based antifouling paint (mandatory in salt water).
Mounting location
To ensure the best performance, the sensor must be submerged in aeration-free and
turbulence-free water. Mount the sensor close to the centerline of the boat. On slower
heavier displacement hulls, positioning it farther from the centerline is acceptable.
Allow adequate space above the bracket for it to release and rotate the sensor upward.
Height
Height without
speed sensor
191mm (7-1/2")
Height with
speed sensor
213mm (8-1/2")
Height required at mounting location
Note 1: Do not mount the sensor in an area of turbulence or bubbles: near water intake or
discharge openings; behind strakes, struts, fittings, or hull irregularities; behind
eroding paint (an indication of turbulence).
Note 2: Avoid mounting the sensor where the boat may be supported during trailering,
launching, hauling, and storage.
Note 3: For single drive boat, mount on the starboard side at least 75 mm
(3”) beyond the swing radius of the propeller.
75 mm(3")
minimum beyond
swing radius
Mounting location on single drive boat
Note 4: For twin drive boat, mount between the drives.

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Installation of bracket
1. Cut out the installation template shown below.
2. At the selected location, position the template, so the arrow at the bottom is aligned with
the bottom edge of the transom. Being sure the template is parallel to the waterline, tape
it in place.
P66 Installation template
for starboard side of boat
Drill at locations labeled "B"
for the following transom angles:
16°through 22°
Drill at locations labeled "A"
for the following transom angles:
2°through 15°
Align arrow with bottom of transom
AA A
BB B
Align template vertically.
Deadrise angle
Slope of hull
parallel to
waterline
Align template arrow with
bottom edge of transom.
Positioning the template
Warning: Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask.
3. Using a 4 mm, #23, or 9/64” bit, drill three holes 22 mm (7/8”) deep
at the locations indicated. To prevent drilling too deeply, wrap masking tape around the
bit 22 mm (7/8”) from the point.
Fiberglass hull: Minimize surface cracking by chamfering the gelcoat. If a chamfer bit
or countersink bit is not available, start drilling with a 6mm or 1/4” bit to a depth of 1 mm
(1/16”).
4. If you know your transom angle, the bracket is designed for a standard 13° transom
angle.
11°-18° angle: No shim is required. Skip to step 3 in “Adjusting”.
Other angles: The shim is required. Skip to step 2 of “Adjusting”.
If you do not know the transom angle, temporarily attach the bracket and sensor to the
transom to determine if the plastic shim is needed.