Humminbird GPS Receiver User manual

531478-4_B
GPS Receiver and
GPS Receiver/Heading Sensor
GPS Receiver and
GPS Receiver/Heading Sensor

Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #1 name in Fishfinders. Humminbird®
has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly
reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird® accessory is designed for trouble-
free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that
your Humminbird® accessory does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service
Policy - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a
reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the separate
warranty card included with your accessory. We encourage you to read this
operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and
applications of your Humminbird® product.
Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our Web
site at humminbird.com.
WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision,
grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth
may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very
slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.
WARNING! The electronic chart in your Humminbird® unit is an aid to navigation
designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them.
Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the current
information needed for the safety of navigation, and the captain is responsible for their
prudent use.
WARNING! Compass Safe Distance: Do NOT install the Heading Sensor near ferrous
metals or near anything that may create a magnetic field or interference. The Heading
Sensor must be installed at least 3 feet (1m) from other magnetic or ferrous materials
on the boat.
WARNING! Humminbird® is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints,
routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) that may occur due to direct or indirect damage
to the unit’s hardware or software. It is important to back up your control head’s data
files periodically. Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit’s
defaults or updating the software. See your Humminbird® online account at
humminbird.com and the Waypoint Management Guide on your Humminbird®
Manual CD for details.

WARNING! Disassem ly and repair of this electronic unit should only e performed y
authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial num er or attempt to repair
the original equipment or accessories y unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and/or reproductive harm.
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NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and some
features are only available on international models. Every effort has been made to
clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to understand
the full capabilities of your model.
NOTE: The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product, but your
unit will function in the same way.
NOTE: To purchase accessories for your control head, visit our Web site at
humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
NOTE: The procedures and features described in this manual are subject to change
without notice. This manual was written in English and may have been translated to
another language. Humminbird® is not responsible for incorrect translations or
discrepancies between documents.
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ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTO ERS: Products sold in the U.S. are not
intended for use in the international market. Humminbird® international units provide
international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations.
Languages, maps, time zones, units of measurement, and warranty are examples of
features that are customized for Humminbird® international units purchased through
our authorized international distributors.
To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our Web site at
humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at [phone].

Overview 1
How GPS and Trackplotting Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How the Heading Sensor Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Overview 4
Choose the Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
InstalltheSensor................................................. 5
Stem Mount with 1” - 14 Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Access Under Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
No Access Under Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ConnecttotheControlHead....................................... 12
Power on and Confirm GPS Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Confirm the Baud Rate (for devices connected to the pigtail only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Confirm the Heading Sensor Operation (Heading Sensors only [AS GPS HS]) . . . 16
Views 18
Bird's yeView.................................................. 19
TrackView...................................................... 20
ComboView.................................................... 21
ViewOrientation................................................. 22
Introduction to Navigation 23
Waypoints,Routes,andTracks..................................... 23
Save, dit,orDeleteaWaypoint.................................... 25
NavigatetoaWaypointorPosition.................................. 27
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SaveorClearaCurrentTrack ...................................... 29
dit,Delete,orHideSavedTracks................................... 29
The enu System 31
Start-Up Options enu 32
Normal ........................................................ 32
Simulator ..................................................... 33
SystemStatus .................................................. 33
SelfTest ....................................................... 34
AccessoryTest .................................................. 34
GPSDiagnosticView ............................................. 35
PC Connect (with PC Connect Cable only) ................................ 36
X-Press™ enu 37
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ain enu 38
User Mode (Normal or Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sonar X-Press™ enu ( onar Views only) 41
Mark.......................................................... 42
Cancel Navigation (only when navigating) ............................... 42
Navigation X-Press™ enu (Navigation Views only) 43
Mark.......................................................... 44
Zoom.......................................................... 44
GoTo.......................................................... 44
Waypoint [Name] (only with an active cursor on a waypoint) .................. 44
Cursor to Waypoint (Track or Combo View only) ........................... 45
SaveCurrentTrack .............................................. 45
ClearCurrentTrack............................................... 45
Skip Next Waypoint (only when navigating).............................. 45
Cancel Navigation (only when navigating) ............................... 46
Remove Target (only if a target is active) ................................ 46
Remove Grid (only if a grid is active) .................................... 46
Sonar Window (Combo View only)..................................... 46
Waypoint [Name] (most recently-created waypoint)......................... 47
Alarms enu Tab 48
OffCourseAlarm ................................................ 49
ArrivalAlarm.................................................... 49
DriftAlarm ..................................................... 50
Navigation enu Tab 51
CurrentTrack.................................................... 52
SavedTracks.................................................... 53
Waypoints...................................................... 53
ViewOrientation................................................. 54
Casting Rings (Advanced)........................................... 54
NorthReference................................................. 54
Waypoint Proximity Flags (Advanced) ................................. 55
Waypoint Decluttering (Advanced).................................... 55
GridRotation.................................................... 56
TrackpointInterval............................................... 56
Track Min Distance (Advanced) ...................................... 56
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TrackColorRange................................................ 57
Map Datum (Advanced) ............................................ 57
North-UpIndicator............................................... 57
CourseProjectionLine............................................ 57
Heading Offset (Advanced, Heading Sensors only) ..........................58
Heading Line (Advanced, Heading Sensors only)............................58
Delete All Nav Data (Advanced) ...................................... 58
Continuous Navigation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
GPS Receiver Override (Advanced).................................... 59
Setup enu Tab 60
Units-Distance ................................................. 61
Units-Speed ................................................... 61
TriplogReset ................................................... 61
Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View only)............................. 62
Local Time Zone (Advanced) ......................................... 63
Daylight Saving Time (Advanced)..................................... 64
Position Format (Advanced) ......................................... 64
Time Format (Advanced, International only) ............................... 64
Date Format (Advanced, International only) ............................... 64
NM A Output (Advanced) .......................................... 65
Troubleshooting 66
FishingSystemDoesn’tPowerUp................................... 66
Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached. . . . . . . . . 66
DisplayProblems ................................................ 67
FindingtheCauseofNoise........................................ 68
GPS & Navigation Glossary 69
Contact Humminbird® 73
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International only) are only available
on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To
obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our Web site at
humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at [phone].
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Overview
The Humminbird® Sensor Accessory Kit includes the following items depending
on the Sensor model you purchased:
The following functionality will be supported by your trackplotter when it is
connected to the Sensor:
• View current position
• View current track (breadcrumb trail)
• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver
• Save tracks and waypoints
• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next
• View the heading from the Heading Sensor (AS GPS HS only)
NOTE: If your control head is a chartplotter, there will be additional functionality when
the Sensor is connected to the control head. See your control head operations manual
and the Humminbird® Waypoint Management Guide for more information. The
manuals are included on the CD that was included with your control head, or you can
download these manuals from our Web site at humminbird.com.
GPS Receiver
(AS GR16, AS GR50, AS GRP)
Sensor with internal GPS Receiver.
Cable length is 20 ft (6m).
Y-Cable (AS YC) for multiple accessory
attachment
Hardware kit for stem or deck mounting
Accessory Manual
GPS Receiver/Heading Sensor
(AS GPS HS)
Sensor with internal GPS Receiver and
Compass. Cable length is 20 ft (6m).
Y-Cable (AS YC) for multiple accessory
attachment
Hardware kit for stem or deck mounting
Accessory Manual
NOTE: The stem mount is not included. To purchase extension cables and other
accessories, see our Web site at humminbird.com or call our Customer Resource
Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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How GPS and Trackplotting Work
Your Humminbird® uses GPS to determine your
position and display it on a grid.
GPS uses a constellation of satellites that
continually send radio signals to the earth. The
GPS receiver on your boat receives signals from
satellites that are visible to it. Based on time
differences between each received signal, the
GPS receiver determines its distance to each
satellite. With distances known, the GPS receiver
mathematically triangulates its own position.
With 5 updates per second, the GPS receiver then
calculates its velocity and bearing.
GPS was originally intended for military use; however, civilians may also take
advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities, typically within +/– 2.5
to 10 meters, depending on your conditions and your Humminbird® model. This
means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within
+/– 2.5 to 10 meters of your actual position.
Your GPS receiver also uses information from WAAS (the Wide Area
Augmentation System), GNOS (the uropean Geostationary Navigation
Overlay Service), and MSAS (the MTSAT Satellite Augmentation System)
satellites if they are available in your area.
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How the Heading Sensor Works
The magnetic compass is one of the first known instruments for navigation. It
relies on the earth’s magnetic field to align a magnetic pointer towards North,
also known as Magnetic North.
If your accessory includes a Heading Sensor, the
control head will display the heading from the
internal compass in digital format. The Heading is
the direction the boat is pointing, where 000° is
North, 090° is ast, 180° is South, and 270° is
West.
Due to wind and waves, the boat is often
traveling in a slightly different direction than its
heading. The direction of travel, or Course Over
Ground, is provided by the GPS receiver. You can
use the compass Heading with the GPS Course
Over Ground and Bearing to navigate a route.
A compass’ Magnetic North is affected by the local variations in the earth’s
magnetic field around the globe. Nautical charts will often provide the
magnetic declination, or magnetic variation, for a local area so that you can
confirm that Magnetic North matches True North. If you have trailered the boat
to a new location, the compass’ operation may also be affected by a different
magnetic zone. The Humminbird® control head compensates for magnetic
declination and also allows you to make additional adjustments from the menu
system. The details of these features are described in this manual.
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Installation Overview
Use the following instructions to install the Sensor accessory on your boat. In
order to understand the installation requirements, we recommend that you
read the instructions carefully before you start the installation.
Required Supplies: In addition to the hardware included with your
Sensor accessory kit, you will need a drill, electrical tape, and an awl or
pencil. Depending on your installation requirements, you might also
need to purchase extention cables or a stem. See ection 1: Choose
the Mounting Location for more information.
1. Choose the Mounting Location
It is important to consider the following information when you choose a
mounting location for the Sensor:
•Interference: Do NOT mount the Sensor close to a VHF antenna or
within the active area of a radar. If the Sensor includes a compass
(AS GPS HS), do NOT install it near ferrous metals or near anything that
can create a magnetic field. Hardware and cables that handle large
currents, such as batteries and power cables, are also examples of
equipment that may cause interference.
•Reception: Mount the Sensor in an area that has full exposure to the
sky. The effective area of reception is 5˚ above the horizon.
•Surface: Whether the Sensor Cable will be routed down through the
mounting surface or to the side, or if your’re using a stem mount, the
mounting surface will influence how you install the Sensor. For details,
see ection 2: Install the ensor.
•Cables: Test run the Sensor Cable from the chosen mounting location to
the Control Head. 10 ft (3m) extension cables may be purchased from
Humminbird® if your planned cable route exceeds 20 ft (6 m). Maximum
cable length, including extension cables, should not exceed 50 ft (16 m).
NOTE: To purchase extension cables, or other related accessories, visit our Web
site at humminbird.com or call our Customer Resource Center at
1-800-633-1468.
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2. Install the Sensor
There are three different options to mount the sensor. Proceed to the section
that matches the type of mounting location you will be using, as follows:
Stem
Cable routed through the hole
Cable routed to the side
Stem ount with 1” - 14 Thread
The sensor will be mounted on a stem or
antenna pole. Proceed to ection A.
Access Under the ounting Deck
The sensor will be deck mounted and the
cable can be routed down through the
mounting surface. Proceed to ection B.
NO Access Under the ounting Deck
The sensor will be deck mounted and the
cable must routed to the side because
there is not space for a cable through or
underneath the mounting location.
Proceed to ection C.
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A. Stem Mount with 1”-14 Thread
Use the following instructions to stem mount the Sensor:
1. If you have a pre-existing stem mount, skip
to step 2.
If you need to mount the antenna pole
(stem), mark the chosen mounting location
and drill a 3/4” (19 mm) hole for the cable
and cable connector.
If you have purchased hardware to stem
mount your Sensor, follow the instructions
included with that hardware to attach the
stem to the boat.
2. Screw the sensor base onto the stem first,
making sure that the stem pipe does not
protrude from the sensor base. (This adds
protection to the cable when it is pulled
through the pipe stem.) Deburr the pipe
edges to reduce cable abrasion.
3. Use electrical tape to secure the NM A
pigtail to the cable.
NOTE: Unless it is needed, leave the NMEA pigtail
secured to the cable. If you are connecting the pigtail
to a NMEA 0183 device, see ection 3: Connect to
the Control Head for connection information.
Stem ount, Attaching the
Sensor Base to the Stem
Base
Cover
Stem
Taping the N EA Pigtail
to the Cable
NMEA
Pigtail
Cable
Taped
NMEA Pigtail Cable Out
WARNING! If your Sensor includes a compass (AS GPS HS), do NOT mount it
to a stem mount or antenna pole that contains ferrous metals.
NOTE: It is important to review the mounting considerations and test run the
cable route as indicated in Section 1 before proceeding with the installation.
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4. Route the Sensor cable through the stem and
through the planned cable route. To use
extension cables, see the details in
ection 1: Choose the Mounting Location.
5. If the Sensor includes a compass
(AS GPS HS), position the sensor so the
arrow on the cover is pointed straight toward
the front of the boat in the direction of travel.
The arrow should be parallel with the keel.
NOTE: Failure to align the sensor correctly will
result in incorrect compass readings.
6. Attach the Sensor to its base using the
included #6 -1/4” screws. Hand tighten only.
Positioning the Arrow
on the Compass
Attaching the Sensor
to the Base
#6 -1/4
Mounting Screws
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B. Access Under Mounting Location
Use the following instructions to deck mount the Sensor and route the cable
down through the mounting surface:
1. Mark the mounting location and drill a 3/4”
(19 mm) hole for the cable and cable connector.
2. Secure the NM A pigtail to the cable with
electrical tape.
NOTE: Unless it is needed, leave the NMEA pigtail
secured to the cable. If you are connecting the pigtail
to a NMEA 0183 device, see ection 3: Connect to
the Control Head for connection information.
3. Route the Sensor cable through the planned
cable route. To use extension cables, see the
details in ection 1: Choose the Mounting
Location.
4. Cover the cable hole with the Sensor.
If the Sensor includes a compass
(AS GPS HS), position the sensor so the
arrow on the cover is pointed straight toward
the front of the boat in the direction of travel.
The arrow should be parallel with the keel.
NOTE: Failure to align the sensor correctly will
result in incorrect compass readings.
5. Make sure the Sensor is flush against the
surface, and mark the two mounting holes
with a pencil or awl.
Taping the N EA Pigtail
to the Cable
NMEA
Pigtail
Cable
Taped
NMEA Pigtail Cable Out
NOTE: It is important to review the mounting considerations and test run the
cable route as indicated in Section 1 before proceeding with the installation.
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6. Move the Sensor to the side and drill two pilot holes, using a 5/32”
(4 mm) bit.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled
holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
7. Align the Sensor’s screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach
with the #6 - 3/4” Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only.
NOTE: If the mounting surface is thin or made of a light-weight material, you
may need to add reinforcing material below the mounting surface in order to
support the Sensor.
Positioning the Arrow
on the Compass
Attaching the Sensor to the
ounting Surface
Cable routed through the hole
#6 - 3/4
Mounting Screws
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Installation - Access Under

C. No Access Under Mounting Location
Use the following instructions to deck mount the Sensor and route the cable to
the side if there is not space for a cable underneath the mounting location.
1. Secure the NM A pigtail with electrical tape.
NOTE: Unless it is needed, leave the NMEA pigtail
secured to the cable. If you are connecting the pigtail
to a NMEA 0183 device, see ection 3: Connect to
the Control Head for connection information.
2. Route the cable from the Sensor to the
Control head.
• The Sensor has two wire routing
notches. Use the cable notch closest to
the intended cable route.
• If holes are required to route the cable,
they must be 3/4” (19mm) to allow for
the cable connector.
• To use extension cables, see the details
in ection 1: Choose the Mounting
Location.
Taping the N EA Pigtail
to the Cable
NMEA
Pigtail
Cable
Taped
NMEA Pigtail Cable Out
NOTE: It is important to review the mounting considerations and test run the
cable route as indicated in Section 1 before proceeding with the installation.
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3. With the cable routed, position the Sensor in
the planned mounting location.
If the Sensor includes a compass
(AS GPS HS), position the sensor so the
arrow on the cover is pointed straight toward
the front of the boat in the direction of travel.
The arrow should be parallel with the keel.
NOTE: Failure to align the sensor correctly will result
in incorrect compass readings.
4. Make sure the Sensor is flush against the
surface, and mark the two mounting holes
with a pencil or awl.
5. Move the Sensor to the side and drill the two
5/32” (4 mm) pilot holes.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant
to both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect
your boat from water damage.
6. Align the Sensor’s screw holes over the pilot
screw holes and attach with the
#6 - 3/4” Phillips head screws. Hand tighten
only.
Positioning the Arrow
on the Compass
Attaching the Sensor to the
ounting Surface
Cable routed to the side
#6 - 3/4
Mounting Screws
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3. Connect to the Control Head
Use the following instructions to connect the Sensor cable to the control head.
1. Insert the Sensor’s NM A-COM connector into the control head’s
COM port. The connectors are keyed to prevent reversed installation,
so be careful not to force the connector into the port.
• If there is another accessory plugged into the COM port, you will
need to install the AS YC ("Y") cable so that you can use the
accessories at the same time.
• Attach the COM connector of the "Y" cable directly to the control
head COM port. Connect the Sensor to the NM A-COM connector
of the "Y" cable. Re-connect your other Fishfinder accessories to
the ACCY-COM connector of the "Y" cable.
2. Optional: The control head outputs NM A signals through the
Sensor’s pigtail cable for connection to a device such as an autopilot.
Connect the NM A Out (White Wire) of the cable to the NM A In of
the device you are connecting to your Fishfinder. The pinouts of this
cable are as follows:
• Green Wire, GPS NM A Out
• Black Wire, Ground
• White Wire, Control Head NM A Out
WARNING! It is important to finish all installation connections before powering
on the control head.
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