Garmin ECHOMAP ULTRA 126s User manual

ECHOMAP™ULTRA
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings, cautions, and notices could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or
device, or poor product performance.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or
product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product
specifications. Connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place voids the product warranty.
CAUTION
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device and vessel, disconnect the vessel's power supply
before beginning to install the device.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device or vessel, before applying power to the device, make
sure that it has been properly grounded, following the instructions in the guide.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to this device and vessel, only install this device when the vessel is
on land, or when properly secured and docked in calm water conditions.
NOTICE
For the best possible performance, the device must be installed according to these instructions.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the
installation, contact Garmin® Product Support.
TA-2019/5173
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Tools Needed
• Drill
• Drill bits
◦Bail mount: drill bits and screws appropriate for the surface and hardware
◦Flush mount: 3.2mm (1/8in.) and 9.5mm (3/8in.) drill bits
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Jigsaw or rotary tool
• File and sandpaper
• Marine sealant (optional)
Mounting Considerations
You can flush mount the device in the dashboard or bail mount the device on the dashboard.
When selecting a mounting location, observe these considerations.
• 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.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, do not install the device closer to a compass than the
compass-safe distance value listed in the product specifications.
Bail Mounting the Device
NOTICE
If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a
clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer
when the screws are tightened.
1Select the mounting hardware appropriate for your mounting surface and for the bail-mount bracket.
2Using the bail-mount bracket as a template, mark the pilot holes .
3Using a drill bit appropriate for the mounting hardware, drill the four pilot holes.
4Using the selected mounting hardware, secure the bail-mount bracket to the mounting surface.
5Place the cradle into the bail-mount bracket, and tighten the bail-mount knobs .
6Connect all necessary cables to the cradle (Connector View, page4), and spin the locking rings clockwise
to lock the cables to the cradle.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors with the attached weather caps.
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Flush Mounting the Device
NOTICE
Be careful when cutting the hole to flush mount the device. There is only a small amount of clearance between
the case and the mounting holes, and cutting the hole too large could compromise the stability of the device
after it is mounted.
Using a metal pry tool such as a screwdriver can damage the trim caps and the device. Use a plastic pry tool
when possible.
You can mount the device in your dashboard using the flush-mount template and appropriate hardware.
1Secure the template to the mounting location.
2Using a 13mm (1/2in.) drill bit, drill one or more of the holes inside the corners of the solid line on the
template to prepare the mounting surface for cutting.
3Using a jigsaw or rotary cutting tool, cut the mounting surface along the inside of the solid line indicated on
the template.
4Place the device into the cutout to test the fit.
5Use a pry tool, such as a flat piece of plastic or a screwdriver, to carefully pry up the corners of the trim caps,
and remove the trim caps.
6Place the device in the cutout, and ensure the mounting holes on the device line up with the pilot holes on the
template.
7If the mounting holes on the device do not line up with the pilot holes on the template, mark the new hole
locations.
8Using a 3.2mm (1/8in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
9Remove the template from the mounting surface.
10 Place the device in the cradle (Installing the Device in the Cradle, page8).
11 Install the rubber gasket on the back of the device.
The rubber gasket has adhesive on the back. Make sure you remove the protective liner before installing it on
the device.
12 Connect all necessary cables (Connector View, page4), and spin the locking rings clockwise to secure the
cables to the cradle before placing it into the cutout.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors with weather caps.
13 Place the device into the cutout.
14 Secure the device to the mounting surface using the included screws.
15 Install the trim caps by snapping them in place around the edges of the device.
Connection Considerations
After connecting the cables to the cradle, tighten the locking rings to secure each cable.
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Connector View
Item Label Description
POWER Power and NMEA® 0183 devices
12 PIN XDCR 12-pin transducer
LVS XDCR Panoptix™ LiveScope™ LVS12 12-pin transducer
NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000® network
NETWORK Garmin Marine Network for sharing sonar, LiveScope sonar, charts, and user data
Ground screw
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors with weather caps.
To comply with regulations and to reduce noise, snap the ferrite beads on the network and transducer cables,
near the connectors.
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Power and Data Cable
• The wiring harness connects the device to power and NMEA 0183 devices.
• If you are not connecting NMEA 0183 devices, disregard the blue and brown wires.
• The device has one internal NMEA 0183 port that is used to connect to NMEA 0183 compliant devices.
• If it is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, you must use 1.31mm2 (16AWG) or larger wire.
• If it is necessary to extend the NMEA 0183 or alarm wires, you must use .33mm2 (22AWG) wire.
Item Wire Function Wire Color
NMEA 0183 internal port Rx (in) Brown
NMEA 0183 internal port Tx (out) Blue
Ground (power and NMEA 0183) Black
Power Red
Connecting to Power
WARNING
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or
product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product
specifications. Connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place voids the product warranty.
You should connect the red wire to the power source through the ignition or another manual switch to turn the
device on and off.
1Route the power cable between the power source and the device.
2Connect the red power wire to the ignition or another manual switch, and connect the switch to the positive
(+) battery terminal if necessary.
3Connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal or to ground.
4Connect the power cable to the device, and turn the locking ring clockwise to tighten it.
Connecting the Device to a Transducer
Go to garmin.com/transducers 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 the cradle.
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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.
You can connect your device 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 necessary NMEA 2000 cables and connectors are sold
separately.
This device is not powered through the NMEA 2000 network. You must connect the device to a power source
(Connecting to Power, page5).
If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products at
garmin.com/manuals/nmea_2000.
The port labeled NMEA 2000 on the cradle is used to connect it to a standard NMEA 2000 network.
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Item Description
ECHOMAP Ultra device
GPS antenna
Ignition or in-line switch
NMEA 2000 power cable
NMEA 2000 drop cable
12Vdc power source
NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable
NMEA 2000 T-connector
NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable
Installing Locking Rings on the Cables
To help make the cable-routing process easier, some locking rings are packaged separately from the cables.
When installing a cable that does not have a locking ring installed at the factory, you must install the split-collar
locking ring on the cable to ensure a tight connection.
1Separate the two halves of the locking ring .
2Align the two halves of the locking ring over the cable and snap them together.
3Insert the O-ring into the end of the connector.
4After connecting the cable to the port, turn the locking ring clockwise to tighten it.
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Installing the Ferrite Beads on the Cables
To comply with regulations and to reduce noise, you should install the included ferrite beads on the NETWORK
cables, 12 PIN XDCR cable, and LVS XDCR cable.
1Snap one ferrite bead around each of the specified cables, as close to the
connectors as possible.
2Secure the ferrite bead to the cable using the included zip ties.
Installing the Device in the Cradle
After the cables are connected to the cradle, you can quickly place the device in the cradle.
1Press the button on the release lever and lift the lever to unlock it.
2Place the base of the device in the bottom of the cradle.
3Lift the lever.
4Tilt the top of the device toward the cradle.
5Press the button on the lever, and push the lever down until the device clicks in place.
Removing the Device from the Cradle
1Press the button on the release lever on the cradle, and pull the lever up.
2Tilt the device forward, and lift the device out of the cradle.
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Specifications
All Models
Material Polycarbonate plastic
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71
Temperature range From -15° to 55°C (from 5° to 131°F)
Compass-safe distance 65cm (25.6in.)
Clearance to next obstruction behind chartplotter 150mm (6in.)
Input voltage From 9 to 18Vdc
Fuse 8A
NMEA 2000 LEN @ 9Vdc 1
NMEA 2000 draw 39mA max.
Memory card 2 microSD® card slots; 32 GB max. card size
10-Inch Models
Dimensions (W x H x D) 29.5 x 19.5 x 9.8cm (11.6 x 7.7 x 3.9 in.)
Display size (W x H) 21.7 x 13.6cm (8.5 x 5.4in.)
25.4cm (10in.) diagonal
Weight 1.8kg (4.1lb.)
Max. power draw 34W
Typical current draw at 12Vdc (RMS) 2.8A
Max. current draw at 12Vdc (RMS) 3A
Wireless frequencies and protocols 2.4 GHz @ 17.2dBm nominal
12-Inch Models
Dimensions (W x H x D) 34.1 x 22.9 x 9.8cm (13.4 x 9.0 x 3.9in.)
Display size (W x H) 26.1x 16.3cm (10.3 x 6.4in.)
30.7cm (12.1in.) diagonal
Weight 2.5kg (5.5lb.)
Max. power draw 34W
Typical current draw at 12Vdc (RMS) 3A
Max. current draw at 12Vdc (RMS) 3.3A
Wireless frequencies and protocols 2.4 GHz @ 18.5dBm nominal
1 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1m for up to 30min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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NMEA 2000 PGN Information
Transmit and Receive
PGN Description
059392 ISO acknowledgment
059904 ISO request
060928 ISO address claim
126208 NMEA: Command, request, and acknowledge group function
126996 Product information
127250 Vessel heading
128259 Speed: Water referenced
128267 Water depth
129539 GNSS DOPs
129799 Radio frequency, mode, and power
130306 Wind data
130312 Temperature
Transmit
PGN Description
126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function
127258 Magnetic Variance
129025 Position: Rapid update
129026 COG and SOG: Rapid update
129029 GNSS position data
129283 Cross track error
129284 Navigation data
129285 Navigation route and waypoint info
129540 GNSS satellites in view
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Receive
PGN Description
127245 Rudder
127250 Vessel heading
127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update
127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic
127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic
127498 Engine parameters: Static
127505 Fluid level
129038 AIS class A position report
129039 AIS class B position report
129040 AIS class B extended position report
129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data
129798 AIS SAR aircraft position report
128000 Nautical leeway angle
129802 AIS safety-related broadcast message
129808 DSC call information
130310 Environmental parameters
130311 Environmental parameters (obsolete)
130313 Humidity
130314 Actual pressure
130576 Small craft status
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