Humminbird 532162-1_B User manual

532162-1_B
GPS + COMPASS SENSOR
INSTALLATION G IDE
GPS + COMPASS SENSOR
INSTALLATION G IDE

THANK YO !
Thank you for choos ng Humm nb rd®, the #1 name n fishfinders.
Humm nb rd has bu lt ts reputat on by des gn ng and manufactur ng
top-qual ty, thoroughly rel able mar ne equ pment. Your Humm nb rd
accessory s des gned for trouble-free use n even the harshest
mar ne env ronment. In the unl kely event that your Humm nb rd
accessory does requ re repa rs, we offer an exclus ve Serv ce Pol cy -
free of charge dur ng the first year after purchase, and ava lable at a
reasonable rate after the one-year per od. For complete deta ls, see
the separate warranty card ncluded w th your accessory. We
encourage you to read th s operat ons manual carefully n order to get
full benefit from all the features and appl cat ons of your Humm nb rd
product.
Contact Customer Serv ce at 1-800-633-1468 or v s t our Web s te
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
quic ly 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 GPS +
Compass Sensor near ferrous metals or near anything that
may create a magnetic field or interference. The Sensor must
be installed at least 3 feet (1 m) from other magnetic or
ferrous materials on the boat.

WARNING! Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files
(waypoints, routes, trac s, groups, recordings, etc.) that may occur
due to direct or indirect damage to the unit’s hardware or software.
It is important to bac 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 hu inbird.co and the operations manual on
your Humminbird Manual CD for details.
WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should
only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any
modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original
equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the
warranty.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals nown to the State of
California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.
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 loo 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 hu inbird.co or contact Customer Service 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 CUSTOMERS: Products sold in the
U.S. are not intended for use in the international mar et.
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
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To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit
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Overview 1
HowGPSWorks ............................................... 2
HowtheHeadngSensorWorks................................. 3
Installation Overview 4
Determ ne the Mount ng Locat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
InstalltheSensor.............................................. 6
Stem Mount w th 1" - 14 Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Deck Mount w th Access Under Mount ng Locat on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Deck Mount w th No Access Under Mount ng Locat on . . . . . . . . . 11
ConnecttheCable............................................ 13
Confirm Sensor Operation 14
SelecttheGPSSource.........................................14
ConfrmGPSRecepton....................................... 15
Conf rm Head ng Sensor Operat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GPS Status Tool 19
Satelltes.....................................................19
SgnalStrength...............................................21
NMEA 0183 Output Sentences 23
Contact Humminbird 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW
The Humm nb rd Sensor Accessory K t ncludes the follow ng tems:
•Sensor w th nternal GPS rece ver and compass. Cable length s
16 ft (5 m).
•Hardware k t for stem or deck mount ng
•Accessory manual
NOTE: The stem mount is not included. To purchase
extension cables and other accessories, see our Web site
at hu inbird.co or call Customer Service at
1-800-633-1468.
When connected to your fish ng system, the Sensor w ll prov de the
follow ng funct onal ty:
•V ew current pos t on
•V ew current track (breadcrumb tra l)
•V ew prec s on speed and head ng from your GPS rece ver
•Save tracks and waypo nts
•Travel a route and nav gate from one waypo nt to the next
•V ew the head ng from the head ng sensor
NOTE: If your fishing system is a chartplotter, there will
be additional functionality when it is connected to the
Sensor. 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 fishing system, or you can
download these manuals from our Web site at
hu inbird.co .
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Overv ew

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HOW GPS WORKS
Your Humm nb rd uses GPS to determ ne
your pos t on and d splay t on a gr d.
GPS uses a constellat on of satell tes that
cont nually send rad o s gnals to the earth.
The GPS rece ver on your boat rece ves
s gnals from satell tes that are v s ble to t.
Based on t me d fferences between each
rece ved s gnal, the GPS rece ver
determ nes ts d stance to each satell te.
W th d stances known, the GPS rece ver
mathemat cally tr angulates ts own
pos t on. W th 5 updates per second, the
GPS rece ver then calculates ts veloc ty and
bear ng.
GPS was or g nally ntended for m l tary use; however, c v l ans may
also take advantage of ts h ghly accurate pos t on capab l t es,
typ cally w th n +/– 2.5 to 10 meters, depend ng on your cond t ons
and your Humm nb rd model. Th s means that 95% of the t me, the
GPS rece ver w ll read a locat on w th n +/– 2.5 to 10 meters of your
actual pos t on.
Your GPS rece ver also uses nformat on from WAAS (the W de Area
Augmentat on System), EGNOS (the European Geostat onary
Nav gat on Overlay Serv ce), and MSAS (the MTSAT Satell te
Augmentat on System) satell tes f they are ava lable n your area.
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HOW THE HEADING SENSOR WORKS
The magnet c compass s one of the first known nstruments for
nav gat on. It rel es on the earth’s magnet c field to al gn a magnet c
po nter towards North, also known as Magnet c North.
When the Sensor s connected to the
control head, the head ng from the nternal
compass w ll be d splayed n d g tal format.
The Head ng s the d rect on the boat s
po nt ng, where 000° s North, 090° s East,
180° s South, and 270° s West.
Due to w nd and waves, the boat s often
travel ng n a sl ghtly d fferent d rect on
than ts head ng. The d rect on of travel, or
Course Over Ground, s prov ded by the GPS
rece ver. You can use the compass Head ng
w th the GPS Course Over Ground and
Bear ng to nav gate a route.
A compass’ Magnet c North s affected by the local var at ons n the
earth’s magnet c field around the globe. Naut cal charts w ll often
prov de the magnet c decl nat on, or magnet c var at on, for a local
area so that you can confirm that Magnet c North matches True North.
If you have tra lered the boat to a new locat on, the compass’
operat on may also be affected by a d fferent magnet c zone. The
Humm nb rd control head compensates for magnet c decl nat on and
also allows you to make add t onal adjustments from the menu
system. The deta ls of these features are descr bed n th s manual.
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Use the follow ng nstruct ons to nstall the Sensor on your boat. In
order to understand the nstallat on requ rements, we recommend
that you read the nstruct ons carefully before you start the
nstallat on.
Supplies: In add t on to the hardware ncluded w th your
accessory k t, you w ll need a dr ll and an awl or penc l. Depend ng
on your nstallat on requ rements, you m ght also need to
purchase extens on cables or a stem mount. See Section 1,
Determine the Mounting Location for more nformat on.
NOTE: To purchase extension cables and other
accessories, see our Web site at hu inbird.co or
call Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468.
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1|Determi e the Mou ti g Locatio
It s mportant to cons der the follow ng nformat on when determ n ng
the mount ng locat on for the Sensor:
•Interference: Do NOT mount the Sensor close to a VHF antenna
or w th n the act ve area of a radar. Do NOT nstall t near ferrous
metals or near anyth ng that can create a magnet c field.
Hardware and cables that handle large currents, such as
batter es and power cables, are also examples of equ pment that
may cause nterference.
•Reception: Mount the Sensor n an area that has full exposure to
the sky. The effect ve area of recept on s 5° above the hor zon.
•Surface: Whether the Sensor cable w ll be routed down through
the mount ng surface or to the s de, or f you’re us ng a stem
mount, the mount ng surface w ll nfluence how you nstall the
sensor. For deta ls, see Section 2, Install the Sensor.
•Cables: Test run the Sensor cable from the chosen mount ng
locat on to the control head to confirm that the cable s long
enough to accommodate the planned route. See Section 3,
Connect the Cable.
NOTE: 10 ft (3 m) 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). To purchase
extension cables, or other related accessories, visit our
Web site at hu inbird.co or call Customer Service
at 1-800-633-1468.
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2|I stall the Se sor
There are three different options to mount the Sensor. Proceed to
the sect on that matches the type of mount ng locat on you w ll be
us ng, as follows:
stem
cable routed
through the hole
cable routed
to the side
Ste Mount with 1" - 14 Thread
The Sensor w ll be mounted on a
stem or antenna pole. Proceed to
Section A.
Deck Mount with Access Under the
Mounting Location
The Sensor w ll be deck mounted
and the cable can be routed down
through the mount ng surface.
Proceed to Section B.
Deck Mount with NO Access Under
the Mounting Location
The Sensor w ll be deck mounted
and the cable routed to the s de
because there s not space for a
cable through or underneath the
mount ng locat on. Proceed to
Section C.
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A|Stem Mou t with 1"-14 Thread
Use the follow ng nstruct ons to stem mount the Sensor:
1a. If you have a pre-existing stem
mount, sk p to step 2.
1b. If you need to mount the antenna
pole (stem), mark the chosen
mount ng locat on and dr ll a 3/4"
(19 mm) d ameter hole for the cable
and cable connector.
1c. If you have purchased hardware to
stem mount your Sensor, follow the
nstruct ons ncluded w th that
hardware to attach the stem to the
boat.
2. Screw the Sensor base onto the stem
first, mak ng sure that the stem p pe
does not protrude from the Sensor
base. (Th s adds protect on to the
cable when t s pulled through the
p pe stem.) Deburr the p pe edges to
reduce cable abras on.
WARNING! Do NOT mount the Sensor 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.
Ste Mount:
Attaching the Sensor
Base to the Ste
base
cover
stem
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Installat on - Stem Mount

3. Route the Sensor cable through the
stem and through the planned cable
route. To use extens on cables, see the
deta ls n Section 1, Determine the
Mounting Location.
4. Pos t on the Sensor so the arrow on the
cover s po nted stra ght toward the
front of the boat n the d rect on of
travel. The arrow should be parallel w th
the keel.
NOTE: Failure to align the Sensor
correctly will result in incorrect
compass readings.
5. Attach the Sensor to ts base us ng the
ncluded #6 - 7/8" (22 mm) screws.
Hand tighten only.
Positioning the Arrow
on the Co pass
Attaching the Sensor
to the Base
#6 - 7/8"
mounting screws
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B|Deck Mou t with Access U der Mou ti g Locatio
Use the follow ng nstruct ons to deck mount the Sensor and route
the cable down through the mount ng surface:
1. Mark the mount ng locat on and dr ll a 3/4" (19 mm) d ameter
hole for the cable and cable connector.
2. Route the Sensor cable through the planned cable route. To use
extens on cables, see the deta ls n Section 1, Determine the
Mounting Location.
3. Cover the cable hole w th the Sensor.
4. Pos t on the Sensor so the arrow on the cover s po nted
stra ght toward the front of the boat n the d rect on of travel.
The arrow should be parallel w th the keel. See the llustrat on
Positioning the Arrow on the Compass.
NOTE: Failure to align the Sensor correctly will result in
incorrect compass readings.
5. Make sure the Sensor s flush aga nst the surface, and mark the
two mount ng holes w th a penc l or awl.
6. Move the Sensor to the s de and dr ll two p lot holes, us ng a
5/32" (4 mm) b t.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caul or sealant to
both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your
boat from water damage.
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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Installat on - Access Under

7. Al gn the Sensor’s screw holes over the p lot screw holes and
attach w th the #8 - 1 1/4" (32 mm) 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 Co pass
Attaching the Sensor to
the Mounting Surface
cable routed
through the hole
#8 - 1 1/4"
mounting screws
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C|Deck Mou t with No Access U der Mou ti g Locatio
Use the follow ng nstruct ons to deck mount the Sensor and route
the cable to the s de f there s not space for a cable underneath the
mount ng locat on.
1. From the chosen mount ng locat on, route the cable from the
Sensor to the fish ng system.
•The Sensor has two w re rout ng notches. Use the cable notch
closest to the ntended cable route.
•If holes are requ red to route the cable, they must be 3/4"
(19 mm) to allow for the cable connector.
•To use extens on cables, see the deta ls n Section 1,
Determine the Mounting Location.
2. W th the cable routed, pos t on the
Sensor n the planned mount ng
locat on w th the arrow on the cover
po nt ng stra ght toward the front of
the boat n the d rect on of travel. The
arrow should be parallel w th the keel.
NOTE: Failure to align the Sensor
correctly will result in incorrect
compass readings.
3. Make sure the Sensor s flush aga nst
the surface, and mark the two
mount ng holes w th a penc l or awl.
Positioning the Arrow
on the Co pass
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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Installat on - NO Access Under

4. Move the Sensor to the s de and dr ll the two 5/32" (4 mm) p lot
holes.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caul or sealant to
both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your
boat from water damage.
5. Al gn the Sensor’s screw holes over the
p lot screw holes and attach w th the
#8 - 1 1/4" (32 mm) screws. Hand
tighten only.
Attaching the Sensor to
the Mounting Surface
cable routed to the side
#8 - 1 1/4"
mounting screws
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3|Co ect the Cable
Use the follow ng nstruct ons to connect the Sensor cable to the
control head:
1. Secure the cable along ts path
to the control head as needed,
us ng cable t es (separate
purchase requ red).
2. Connect the Sensor cable
connector to the GPS port on the
control head. The ports are
labeled and the cable connectors
are keyed to prevent ncorrect
nstallat on, so be careful not to
force the connector nto the port.
3. Hand t ghten the screw nut on
the cable to secure the
connect on.
CAUTION! Do NOT mount the cables where the
connectors could be submerged in water or flooded. If
cables are installed in a splash-prone area, it may be
helpful to apply dielectric grease to the inside of the
connectors to prevent corrosion. Dielectric grease can
be purchased separately from a general hardware or
automotive store.
WARNING! It is important to finish all installation
connections before powering on the control head.
Connecting to the GPS Port
(magnified view)
cable label
(optional)
port
cover
screw nut
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Installat on - Connect the Cable