Icom MXG-5000 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
GPS RECEIVER
MXG-5000
Thank you for purchasing the MXG-5000
g p s r e c e i v e r .
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before installing and operating the GPS
receiver.
PRECAUTIONS
For CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: NEVER immerse the GPS receiver
in water. The GPS receiver meets IPX6 require-
ments for high-pressure water jet resistance.
However, once it has been dropped, high-pres-
sure water jet resistance cannot be guaranteed
because of possible damage to its case or the
waterproof seal.
DO NOT use or place the GPS receiver in
areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F)
or above +60°C (+140°F).
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine
or alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage
the GPS receiver’s surfaces.
The GPS receiver is only for the specified Icom
equipment such as MarineCommander™or
MA-500TR ! —Other manufacturer’s equip-
ment may have different pin assignments and
can damage the equipment or GPS receiver if
attached.
Item Qty.
qHose clamp (HAS-40) .......................... 2
wExtension pipe (2273 pipe) .................. 1
eGPS receiver........................................ 1
FCC INFORMATION
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
CE Versions of the MXG-5000
which display the “CE” symbol on
the serial number seal, comply
with the essential requirements of the Euro-
pean Radio and Telecommunication Termi-
nal Directive 1999/5/EC.
This warning symbol indicates that
this equipment operates in non-
harmonised frequency bands and/
or may be subject to licensing conditions in
the country of use. Be sure to check that
you have the correct version of this radio or
the correct programming of this radio, to
comply with national licensing requirement.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• Power supply voltage : 4.75 to 5.25 V DC
(supplied from the connected equipment)
• Operating temp. range : −20˚C to +60˚C;
−4˚F to +140˚F
• Relative humidity : Less than 95%
(at +35˚C; +95˚F)
• Dimensions :
140(d)×157.2(H) mm;
51⁄2(d)×63⁄16(H) in.
• Weight (approx.) : 710 g; 1.57 oz
• Cable length (approx.) : 10 m; 32 ft. 93⁄4 in.
• Receiving frequency : 1575.42 MHz
• Receiving channels : 12
• Receiving codes : L1, C/A-code, SPS
• Satellite differential type
:
WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
• TTFF (Time to First Fix)
: 40 sec. (typical)
SPECIFICATIONS
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
q
w
e
ABOUT CE
DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
We Icom Inc. Japan
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku
Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Kind of equipment:
Type-designation:
Signature
Authorized representative name
Place and date of issue
Ve rsion (where applicable):
0560
Y. Furukawa
General Manager
Icom (Europe) GmbH
Communication Equipment
Auf der Krautweide 24,
65812 Bad Soden am Taunus,
Germany
GPS RECEIVER
mxg-5000
2nd Dec. 2010Bad Soden
Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the
essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Te rminal
Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Te st
Suite measurements have been performed.
This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised
standards, specifications or documents:
IEC 61108-1:2003
EN 60945:2002
EN 60950-1 2006 A11:2009
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)

About calculating position
The GPS receiver acquires signals from GPS
satellites. It calculates its position by the orbit
information of the GPS satellites and needs to
measure the distance between itself and three
or more GPS satellites to obtain a reliable posi-
tion. The GPS receiver acquires all available
satellites when it is powered up. Normally, it
takes approximately 1 minute for determining a
position.
In places where the GPS signals cannot reach
the GPS receiver, such as around tall buildings,
it may show position errors (misplacement) or
no position reading at all.
As the satellites are continuously moving, mea-
surement of the position or time by the GPS
receiver may take a while, and/or no position
reading can be made in some instances. Even if
the GPS receiver acquires signals from three or
more GPS satellites, it may take a longer time to
determine a position depending on the satellite
locations.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan. A-6747H-1EX-wPrinted in Japan
© 2009–2011 Icom Inc.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United
States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
MarineCommander is a trademark of Icom Incorporated.
ATTENTION
MOUNTING
Location precision
The GPS receiver automatically calculates its
position when it acquires signals from three or
more GPS satellites.
The GPS satellite’s measurement error is about
±10 meters, however this can vary up to several
hundred meters, depending on the surrounding
environment.
The GPS information and its accuracy varies,
depending on the GPS system being acquired,
place and time.
About NMEA sentence
When the current position data cannot be re-
ceived due to the GPS signal being blocked
by something, the GPS receiver sends the last
memorized NMEA sentence, but the sentence
may include invalid data.
ï Mounting locations
The GPS receiver should be mounted in a
location that has a clear, unobstructed view
in all directions and as far away from interfer-
ence as possible, for the best reception. When
selecting a mounting location, follow the guide-
lines below.
- The location should be at least 1 m (3.28 ft.)
away from a VHF/UHF antenna, and 4 m
(13.12 ft.) away from a MF/HF antenna.
- The location should be at least 5 m (16.40 ft.)
away from an Inmarsat antenna.
- Be sure the location is out of the radar beam.
- Be sure the location will not be shaded by a
random antenna or mast.
- Mount the GPS receiver as high as possible.
We recommend that you place the GPS receiv-
er in the desired location temporarily, and see
if it receives any interference.
ï Installation
The supplied extension pipe is to be inserted
firmly into the base of the GPS receiver and
screwed in a clockwise direction.
Using the supplied hose clamps, the GPS
receiver can be stabilized to the mounting mast.
(Example: Connect to the MarineCommander™)
Prior to any operation, it is important to make
sure that all connections are made accurately.
All connections should be made only by certi-
fied persons.
The output connector is to be connected from
the GPS receiver to the GPS data input terminal
of the MarineCommander™ .
CONNECTION
Hose clamps
(Supplied)
MarineCommander™
MXP-5000
MXG-5000
[GPS]