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VHF 115/VHF 215/VHF 215 AIS SERIES
Important Safety Information
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
Mounting Considerations
This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. The
temperature range for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures
exceeding the specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device failure.
Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related consequences are not covered by the warranty.
When selecting a mounting location, you should observe these considerations.
• The location should provide optimal viewing as you operate your boat.
• The location should allow for easy access to all device interfaces, such as the keypad, touchscreen, and card
reader, if applicable.
• The location must be strong enough to support the weight of the device and protect it from excessive
vibration or shock.
• 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.
• The location must allow room for the routing and connection of all cables.
• When flush mounting the device, the location must not be a flat, horizontal surface. The location should be in
a vertical angle.
The location and viewing angle should be tested before you install the device. High viewing angles from
above and below the display may result in a poor image.
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- Page 1 VHF 115/VHF 215/VHF 215 AIS SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. CAUTION 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 to avoid damaging the vessel.
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Page 2: Bail Mounting The Device
This device generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may expose people to RF radiation absorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure (MPE). Garmin declares an MPE radius of 2.48 m (97.64 in.) for this system, which was determined using 5 W output ®... -
Page 3: Flush Mounting The Device
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. -
Page 4: Mounting The Microphone Hanger
Mounting the Microphone Hanger 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. -
Page 5: Connection Considerations
Connection Considerations Connectors and port locations vary by model. Item Description Notes You can connect the device to water ground, if needed (Additional Grounding Ground connection Considerations, page Red power wire with You must connect the device to a 12 Vdc power source (Connecting to Power, fuse page... -
Page 6: Connecting A Vhf Antenna
1 Mount the VHF antenna (sold separately) according to the installation instructions provided with the antenna. NOTE: You can purchase a VHF extension cable. Go to garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. 2 Connect the VHF antenna cable to the VHF antenna port on the VHF device. -
Page 7: Nmea 2000 Connections
NMEA 2000 devices will drain your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly. If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the “NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals” chapter of the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products. Go to garmin.com/manuals/nmea_2000. Item Description... - Page 8 Item Description NMEA 2000 T-connector NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable Connecting to a Remote GPS Antenna This device includes an internal GPS antenna. If your mounting location does not provide good GPS reception, you may install a remote GPS antenna with a female BNC connector (not included), and connect it to the device.
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Page 9: Nmea 0183 Device Connections
To receive information from a NMEA 0183 device, refer to items , and when connecting the Garmin device. To transmit information to a NMEA 0183 device, refer to items , and when connecting the Garmin device. Item Description Power source Power cable... -
Page 10: Connecting To An External Speaker
Connecting to an External Speaker You can connect your VHF device to an external marine speaker (not included) to amplify sound at remote locations on the vessel or to communicate with other vessels. 1 If necessary, mount the external marine speaker according to the installation instructions provided with the speaker. -
Page 11: Specifications
20 W at 4 ohms Hailer horn impedance 4 ohms NMEA 2000 LEN @ 9.0 Vdc 1 (50 mA) 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. - Page 12 NMEA 2000 PGN Information Transmit Description 059392 ISO acknowledgment 060928 ISO address claim 061184 Single-frame proprietary 126208 NMEA request group function 126464 PGN's group function 126720 Fast-packet proprietary 126993 Heartbeat 126996 Product information 126998 Configuration information 129799 Radio frequency/mode/power 129808 DSC call information Receive Description...
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