Garmin GHP 20 Marine Autopilot System for Steer-by-Wire Installation Instructions Manual
Marine autopilot system steer-by-wire installation instructions
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GHP
20 Steer-by-Wire Installation
™
Instructions
To obtain the best possible performance and to avoid damage to your
boat, install the Garmin
GHP 20 marine autopilot system according
®
to the following instructions. Professional installation of the autopilot
system is highly recommended.
This autopilot system is designed to interface with your specific type of
boat. If you are not sure that this system is designed for use with your
boat, contact your Garmin dealer or Garmin product support.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the
installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, contact
Garmin Product Support.
NOTE: There is an installation checklist on the last page of these
instructions. Remove the last page and refer to the checklist as you
proceed through the GHP 20 installation.
Registering the Device
• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
For future reference, write the serial number assigned to each
component of your GHP 20 system in the spaces provided on
The serial numbers are located on a sticker on each component.
Contacting Garmin Product Support
• Go to
www.garmin.com/support
country support information.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
GHP 20 Installation Instructions
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and click Contact Support for in-
Important Safety Information
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your
vessel. The GHP 20 is a tool that will enhance your capability to operate
your boat. It does not relieve you from the responsibility of safely
operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the
helm unattended.
Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat.
Learn to operate the GHP 20 on calm and hazard-free open water.
Use caution when operating the GHP 20 near hazards in the water, such
as docks, pilings, and other boats.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other important information.
Equipment to be connected to this product should have a fire enclosure
or be provided with a fire enclosure.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when
drilling, cutting, or sanding.
When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of the surface.
Be aware of fuel tanks, electrical cables, and hydraulic hoses.
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Page 1: Ghp ™ 20 Steer-By-Wire Installation Instructions
If you are not sure that this system is designed for use with your boat, contact your Garmin dealer or Garmin product support. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Performing the Dockside Wizard ............. ™ Starting the Dockside Wizard ............Registering the Device ..............Testing the Steering Direction ............Contacting Garmin Product Support..........Selecting the Speed Source ............Important Safety Information ............Verifying the Tachometer ..............GHP 20 Package Contents and needed tools ....3... -
Page 3: Ghp 20 Package Contents And Needed Tools
If any parts are The GHP 20 requires a powered CAN bus to communicate with the missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. steering controller. Ensure that the steering controller CAN bus is Record the serial number of each component in the space provided. -
Page 4: Tools Needed
➍ NMEA 2000 terminator, female ➎ nMEa 2000 Extension Cables NMEA 2000 extension cables are available if needed. Contact your local Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support for ordering information. tools needed • Safety glasses • Drill and drill bits •... -
Page 5: Installation Preparation
Installation Preparation alarm Mounting Considerations • The alarm should be mounted near the helm station. Before installing the GHP 20 autopilot system, you must plan where all • The alarm can be mounted under the dashboard. the components will be located on your boat. Temporarily place all the components where you intend to install them. -
Page 6: Ghp 20 General Connection Diagram
GHP 20 General Connection Diagram Refer to this diagram for component-interconnection reference only. Follow the detailed installation instructions for each component starting on page ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ Item Description Important Considerations GHC 10 ➊ NMEA 2000 network The GHC 10 and the CCU must be connected to the NMEA 2000 network using the included T-connectors ➋... -
Page 7: Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures Connecting the CCu 1. Route the five-pin connector end of the steering controller cable to After you have completely planned the GHP 20 installation on your the steering-system access location on your boat (page boat and have satisfied all the mounting and connecting considerations 2. -
Page 8: Ghc 10 Installation
For more information on NMEA 2000, go to www.garmin.com. GHC 10. 3. If you will be cutting the hole with a jigsaw instead of a 3 in. -
Page 9: Connecting The Ghc 10 To An Existing Nmea 2000 Network
Connecting the GHC 10 to an Existing nMEa 2000 Connecting the CCu to an Existing nMEa 2000 network network 1. Determine where to connect the CCU ➊ to your existing NMEA 1. Determine where to connect the GHC 10 ➊ to your existing NMEA 2000 backbone ➋... -
Page 10: Building A Basic Nmea 2000 Network For The Ghc 10 And The Ccu
Connecting optional Devices to the GHP 20 Building a Basic nMEa 2000 network for the GHC 10 and the CCu autopilot System Notice To use advanced features of the GHP 20, an optional NMEA 2000-compatible or NMEA 0183-compatible GPS device can be You must connect the included NMEA 2000 power cable to the boat connected to the NMEA 2000 network or to the GHC 10 through ignition switch, or through another in-line switch. -
Page 11: Configuring The Ghp 20
◦ If the autopilot does not perform well using None as the The first time you turn on the GHP 20, you are prompted to speed source, Garmin recommends connecting a tachometer complete a short setup sequence on the GHC 10. -
Page 12: About The Sea Trial Wizard
about the Sea trial Wizard Performing the autotune Procedure Before you can perform the autotune procedure, you must have a large The Sea Trial Wizard configures the fundamental sensors on the stretch of open water available. autopilot, and it is extremely important to complete the wizard in conditions appropriate for your boat. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Acceleration Limiter Settings
advanced Configuration Procedure 2. Turn the boat in one direction using the autopilot and observe the behavior. Advanced configuration options are not available on the GHC 10 under The boat should turn smoothly, not too quickly or too slowly. normal conditions. To access the advanced configuration settings of the GHP 20, enable the advanced configuration procedure. -
Page 14: Appendix
appendix Wire GHC 10 Wire nMEa 0183-Compatible Device Wire Color - Function Function nMEa 0183 Connection Diagrams Power ➊ The following three connection diagrams are examples of different NMEA 0183 ground ➋ situations you may encounter when connecting your NMEA 0183 Blue - Tx/A (+) ➌... -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgment Device Specification Measurement 059904 ISO Request Dimensions in. diameter (91.4 mm) 060928 ISO Address Claim Weight 5.6 oz. (159 g) 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Temperature From 5°F to 131°F (from -15°C to 55°C) Group Function range 126464 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function... -
Page 16: Nmea 0183 Information
nMEa 0183 Information Category Setting Description When connected to optional NMEA 0183-compatible devices, the Rudder Gains Low Speed Allows you to set the rudder GHC 10 uses the following NMEA 0183 sentences. Gain gain for low speeds. This setting applies to the type Sentence vessel when operating below... -
Page 17: Error And Warning Messages
Error and Warning Messages Category Setting Description Error Message Cause autopilot action Navigation Setup Navigation Allows you to adjust how Gain aggressively the autopilot Autopilot is not The autopilot is no • Alarm sounds eliminates cross-track error receiving navigation longer receiving •... -
Page 19: Ghp 20 Installation Checklist
Detach this checklist from the installation instructions and use it to assist with the GHP 20 installation process. Read all installation instructions before installing the GHP 20. Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions during the installation process. - Page 20 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.