Furuno GP-7000F User manual

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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 Waypoint, Route Format.............................................................................................34
3.7 External Event Format................................................................................................34
3.8 Primary, Secondary Unit (C-link)................................................................................35
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
Organic solvent
Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant
or contact spray to coating or plastic
parts of the equipment.
Those items contain organic solvents that
can damage coating and plastic parts,
especially plastic connectors.

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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
*: See list at back of this manual.
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Display Unit GP-7000F - 1
Antenna Unit GPA-017 - 1
System also available with-
out antenna (for boats
which already have an
appropriate antenna)
Installation
Materials* CP14-06400 000-041-183 1 Signal cable and power cable
Accessories* FP20-01100 000-042-239 1
Spare Parts* SP14-03201 004-371-980 1
Transducer
520-5PSD 000-015-204
Choose
one
Also available without trans-
ducer (for boats with trans-
ducer already installed)
525-5PWD 000-146-966
520-5MSD 000-015-212
Triducer
525ST-MSD 000-015-263
525ST-PWD 000-015-261

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Optional equipment
Name Type Code No Qty
GPS Antenna GPA-017S 000-040-541
Antenna Cable
Set CP20-01700 004-372-110 30 m, antenna cable extension
CP20-01710 004-372-120 50 m, antenna cable extension
Right Angle
Antenna Base No.13-QA330 000-803-239
For mounting antenna unit
L-angle Antenna
Base No.13-QA310 000-803-240
Antenna Base for
Rail Mounting No.13-RC5160 000-806-114
Mast Mounting Kit CP20-01111 004-365-780 For mounting antenna unit on a
mast
Cable Assy.
MJ-A6SPF0012-050C 000-154-053-10 6P - 6P, 5 m
MJ-A6SPF0012-100C 000-154-037-10 6P - 6P, 10 m
MJ-A6SPF0003-050C 000-154-054-10 6P, 5 m
MJ-A7SPF0007-050C 000-154-028-10 7P, 5 m
Transducer
50B-6 000-015-042
50B-6G 000-015-016
200B-5S 000-015-029
200B-5 000-015-027
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
Cable Assy. 02S4089 000-133-622 For Distributor MB-1000
02S4147-0 000-141-082 For sensor
Sensor ST-02PSB 000-137-987 Speed/water temperature sensor
Sensor ST-02MSB 000-137-986

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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.
Display unit, mounting dimensions for desktop or overhead mounting
FIXING HOLE
Unit: mm

3
Flush mounting
If the thickness of theconsole is 11-14 mm, use thewasher 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.
Mounting dimensions for flush mounting
BA
A: Thickness of console
=
52 80 150
Service
Clearance
Unit: mm

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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 interfer-
ence.
• 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 anda monkey wrench. After passing
the cable through the hole assemble the connector as below.
How to assemble the antenna connector
Pin (Solder.)
Clamping Nut
Housing
Gasket
Washer
Shield

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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, fol-
lowing 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.
Inside-hull transducer mounting location
50 cm
50 cm 15 cm
15 cm
1/3
1/2
Transduce
r
mounting
location
Centerline

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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.
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.
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.
Transducer
Silicone
Sealant
Hull plate
Press down to
remove air bubbles.
Adhesive

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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, espe-
cially 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.
Thru-hull mount transducer mounting dimensions (millimeters)
28
22
120
68
30
520-5PSD
24
120
68
90
520-5MSD Unit: mm

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Acceptable transducer mounting locations
Suitable 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

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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 tur-
bulent water around the sides of the transducer rather than over its face.
Construction of fairing block
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 trans-
ducer, 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 trans-
ducer 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 tight-
ened lightly at installation and retightened several days after the boat has been launched.
BOW
Hole for
stuffing tube
Upper Half
Lower Half
Saw along slope
of hull.
Fairing
Block
Flat Washer
Rubber Washer
Hull
Deep-V Hull
Hull Flat Washer
Rubber Washe
r
Flat Hull

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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 be-
cause 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).
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 trans-
ducer, tilt the transducer and tighten screws. This may require a certain amount of experimen-
tation 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.
Transom mount transducer, mounting flush with hull
Flat Hull
D
D>50 cm
Deep-V
Hull
No.1 M5x14
5°
5x20
5x20
Tape

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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.
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 "th-
ru-hull mounting” on page 7.
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 pur-
chase.
Tools and materials needed
Scissors
Masking tape
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Electric drill
φ79 mm
133 mm
2.00"-12 UN
threads
φ51 mm
27 mm
7 mm
140 mm

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Drill bit for:
Bracket holes: 4 mm, #23, or 9/64"
Fiberglass hull: chamfer bit (preferred),
6 mm, or 1/4"
Transom hole: 19 mm or 3/4" (optional)
Cable clamp holes: 3 mm 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 required at mounting location
Note 1: Do not mount the sensor in an area of turbulence or bubbles: near water intake or dis-
charge openings; behind strakes, struts, fittings, or hull irregularities; behind eroding paint (an in-
dication 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.
Mounting location on single drive boat
Note 4: For twin drive boat, mount between the drives.
Height without
speed sensor
191 mm (7-1/2")
Height with
speed sensor
213 mm (8-1/2")
Height
75 mm (3")
minimum beyond
swing radius

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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.
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 6 mm 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 tran-
som to determine if the plastic shim is needed.
5. Using the two #10 x 1-1/4" self-tapping screws, temporarily screw the bracket to the hull.
DO NOT tighten the screws completely at this time. Follow the step 1-4 in "Attaching the Sen-
sor to the Bracket", before proceeding with "Adjusting".
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
AAA
B
BB
Align template vertically.
Align template arrow with
bottom edge of transom.
Deadrise angle
Slope of hull
parallel to
waterline
Positioning the template