Garmin 101 User manual

echo™ Installation Instructions
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Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface.
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Tools Needed
• Drill and drill bits
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Marine sealant
•3/8 in. wrench or socket
• Masking tape
• Hardware for the swivel mount (not included)
◦ Self-tapping, pan-head wood screws or pan-head bolts,
either size #8 or a diameter of 5/32 in. (4 mm)
◦ Appropriate washers and nuts (if selecting bolts)
◦ Appropriate drill bit for drilling the pilot hole
Mounting Considerations
The fishfinder device can be mounted using the included swivel-
mount bracket, or it can be mounted flush with the dashboard
using the appropriate flush-mount kit (sold separately).
Before permanently installing any part of your device, you
should plan the installation by determining the location of the
various components.
• The mounting location must provide a clear view of the
screen and access to the keys on the device.
• The mounting location must be sturdy enough to support the
device and the mount.
• The cables must be long enough to connect the components
to each other and to power.
• The cables can be routed under the swivel mount or behind
the device.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device
should not be installed closer to a compass than the
compass-safe distance value listed in the product
specifications.
Installing the Swivel Base
Preparing to Run Cables under the Mounting Surface
NOTICE
Use pan-head screws or bolts when securing the swivel-mount
base. Screws or bolts with countersunk heads damage the
base.
Before you can prepare the swivel-mount base, you must
choose the location to install the mount and decide whether to
attach the mount using screws or bolts.
1Remove the 10 mm M6x1 Phillips screw À and separate the
swivel mount Á from the base Â.
2Orient the swivel base so the pass-through holes à face the
desired direction.
3Using the swivel base as a template, mark the pilot hole
locations Ä.
4Mark the cable routing hole Å.
5Using the appropriate drill bit for the hardware, drill the three
pilot holes.
6Using a 5/8 in. (16 mm) drill, drill a hole through the mounting
surface at the location you marked in step 4.
Fastening the Swivel Mount without the Cables
Running through the Mount
You should complete this procedure only if you are not running
the power and transducer cables under the mounting surface
and through the swivel-mount base.
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1Place the base À on the mounting surface, and fasten it
using the appropriate screws or bolts Á.
2Place the swivel mount on the base, and replace the 10 mm
M6×1 Phillips screw.
3Seal the cable pass-through holes with marine sealant.
Fastening the Swivel Mount with the Cables Running
through the Mount
You should complete this procedure only if you are running the
power and transducer cables under the mounting surface and
through the swivel-mount base.
1Feed the cables through the 5/8 in. (16 mm) center hole you
drilled when preparing to run cables beneath the mounting
surface.
2Place the base on the mounting surface, and fasten it using
the appropriate screws or bolts.
3Route the cables through the cable pass-through holes.
4Loosely fasten the base using the appropriate screws or
bolts.
5Place the swivel mount on the base, but do not fasten it.
6Place the cradle or device into the swivel mount (Installing
the Device in the Cradle).
7Pull out enough slack from the power and transducer cables
so the mount can fully swivel to the desired positions when
the cables are connected.
8Remove the cradle and the swivel mount from the base.
9Apply marine sealant to the 5/8 in. (16 mm) center hole and
to the cable pass-through holes.
10Securely fasten the base with the appropriate screws or
bolts.
11Place the swivel mount on the base, and fasten it using the
included 10 mm M6×1 Phillips screw.
Installing the Device in the Swivel Mount
If your device uses a cradle, you must install the cradle into the
swivel mount. If your device does not use a cradle, you must
install the device into the swivel mount.
1Pull up the locking arm À.
2Place the cradle or device into the swivel mount Á.
3Tilt the mount to the desired viewing angle.
4Press down the locking arm.
Installing the Cables and Connectors
Wiring to Power
1Route the power cable from the swivel mount to the boat
battery or fuse block.
2If necessary, extend the wires using 20 AWG or larger wire.
3Connect the red wire to the positive terminal on the battery or
fuse block, and connect the black wire to the negative
terminal.
Connecting the Device to a Transducer
NOTE: The device goes into simulator mode if the connection is
not secure between the device and transducer.
Go to www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin® dealer to
determine the appropriate type of transducer for your needs.
1Follow the instructions provided with your transducer to
correctly install it on your boat.
2Route the transducer cable to the back of your device, away
from sources of electrical interference.
3Connect the transducer cable to the appropriate port on your
device.
Connecting the Cables to the Device
The connectors on the cables are keyed to fit only in the correct
ports on the device or cradle. For devices that use the mounting
cradle, the connected cables are held in place by a locking
bracket. For devices that do not use a mounting cradle, the
cables connect directly to the device.
1Compare the divots À on each cable connector to the keying
on each port to determine which cable corresponds to each
port.
2Securely connect each cable to a port.
3For devices that require the cradle, place the locking bracket
Á over the cables and slide the bracket down to lock the
cables in place.
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There is an audible click when the locking bracket is correctly
installed.
Installing the Device in the Cradle
If your device uses a cradle and you have connected the cables
to the cradle, you can quickly place the device in the cradle
without plugging in any cables.
1Place the base of the device in the bottom of the cradle.
2Tilt the device toward the cradle until it fastens in place.
There is an audible click when the device is secured in the
cradle.
Removing the Device from the Cradle
If your device uses a cradle and you have connected the cables
to the cradle, you can quickly remove the device from the cradle
without unplugging any cables.
1Press the release lever À on the cradle until the device is
released.
2Tilt the device forward, and lift it out of the cradle.
Specifications
Specification Models Measurement
Case All models Fully gasketed,
high-impact plastic,
water resistant to
IEC 60529 IPX7
Temperature
Range
echo 101 and 201 series From 5° to 158°F
(from -15° to 70°C)
echo 301 and 501 series From 5° to 131°F
(from -15° to 55°C)
Specification Models Measurement
Compass-Safe
Distance
echo 101, 151, and 201 10 in. (250 mm)
echo 301c 13.8 in. (350 mm)
echo 501c and 551c 15.75 in. (400 mm)
Frequency echo dv models 50/77/200 kHz,
DownVü
echo 101 200 kHz
echo 151, 201, 301, and 501
series
50/77/200 kHz
Power Source
Voltage Range
echo 101 series from 10 to 20 V
echo 201, 301, and 501
series
from 10 to 28 V
Fuse All models AGC/3AG - 3.0 A
Rated Current All models 1 A
Transmit Power echo 101 series 200 W (RMS),
1,600 W (peak-to-
peak)
echo 201 and 301 series 300 W (RMS),
2,400 W (peak-to-
peak)
echo 501 series 500 W (RMS),
4,000 W (peak-to-
peak)
Selecting the Transducer Type
Before you can select the transducer type, you must know what
kind of transducer you have.
You may need to set the transducer type to make the sonar
function properly.
1From a sonar view, select MENU > Setup > Sonar Setup >
Transducer Type.
2Select an option:
• If you have a 200/77 kHz, dual-beam transducer, select
Dual Beam.
• If you have a 200/50 kHz dual-frequency transducer,
select Dual Frequency.
• If you have a DownVü transducer, select DownVü.
• If you have another type of transducer, select it from the
list.
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