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Garmin GPSMAP 8X10 Installation Instructions Manual

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GPSMAP
8X10/8X12/8X16
®
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings, cautions, and notices could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or
device, or poor product performance.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or
product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product
specifications. In addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place voids the product
warranty.
CAUTION
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device and vessel, disconnect the vessel's power supply
before beginning to install the device.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device or vessel, before applying power to the device, make
sure that it has been properly grounded, following the instructions in the guide.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to this device and vessel, only install this device when the vessel is
on land, or when properly secured and docked in calm water conditions.
NOTICE
For the best possible performance, the device must be installed according to these instructions.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the
installation, contact Garmin
Product Support.
®
Contacting Garmin Support
• Go to
support.garmin.com
for help and information, such as product manuals, frequently asked questions,
videos, and customer support.
• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.
TA-2018/5163
April 2022
GUID-871DF8A0-D7F0-41CD-BC39-FB7822E19BFB v3

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  • Page 1 When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel. Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, contact Garmin Product Support.

  • Page 2: Software Update

    Software Update You may need to update the chartplotter software after installation. For the instructions on how to update the software, see the owner's manual at garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP84xx-86xx. Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits ◦ 3.0 mm ( in.) drill bit for bail mounting ◦...

  • Page 3: Bail Mounting The Device

    Bail Mounting the Device 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 4: Mounting The Device

    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 5 15 Starting in one corner of the mounting location, place a nut plate on the back of the mounting surface, lining up the large and small holes. The raised portion of the nut plate should fit into the larger hole. 16 Secure the nut plate to the mounting surface by fastening an included M3 screw through the smaller 3.6 mm (...

  • Page 6: Connection Considerations

    Connection Considerations When connecting this device to power and to other Garmin devices, you should observe these considerations. • The power and ground connections to the battery must be checked to make sure they are secured and cannot become loose.

  • Page 7: Garmin Marine Network Considerations

    ◦ Additional Garmin Marine Network cables and connectors are available from your Garmin dealer. • The NETWORK ports on the device each act as a network switch. Any compatible device can be connected to any NETWORK port to share data with all devices on the boat connected by a Garmin Marine Network cable.
  • Page 8 Station Connection Considerations This device can be set up in conjunction with other compatible Garmin devices to work together as a station. When planning stations on your boat, observe these considerations. • Devices earlier than the GPSMAP 8000 series and GPSMAP 8500 series cannot be used in a station.
  • Page 9 Item Description NMEA 2000 compatible Garmin device GPS antenna Ignition or in-line switch NMEA 2000 power cable NMEA 2000 drop cable 12 Vdc power source NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable NMEA 2000 T-connector NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable...
  • Page 10 J1939 Engine Network Connection Considerations NOTICE You must use a Garmin GPSMAP J1939 accessory cable when connecting the chartplotter to the J1939 engine network to prevent corrosion due to moisture. Using a different cable voids your warranty. If you have an existing engine network on your boat, it should already be connected to power. Do not add any additional power supply.
  • Page 11 This diagram illustrates two-way connections for both sending and receiving data. You can also use this diagram for one-way communication. 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.
  • Page 12 Lamp or Horn Connections The device can be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. This is optional, and the alarm wire is not necessary for the device to function normally. When connecting the device to a lamp or horn, observe these considerations.
  • Page 13 Fusion stereos. This cable can be purchased from garmin.com ® your local Garmin dealer. You can connect the RCA connector to the AUX input of the stereo. Audio received from the HDMI ® input to the chartplotter is output to the stereo.
  • Page 14 You cannot view HDCP content on an external screen. The Garmin GPSMAP HDMI accessory cable is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables.

  • Page 15: Composite Video Considerations

    • The CVBS IN port uses a BNC connector. You can use a BNC to RCA adapter to connect a composite-video source with RCA connectors to the CVBS IN port. • Video is shared across the Garmin Marine Network, but it is not shared across the NMEA 2000 network.

  • Page 16: Touchscreen Controls For A Connected Computer

    HDMI IN port. To control the computer, you must connect the computer to the USB port. The Garmin HDMI accessory cable (010-12390-20) is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    40.1 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 1.5 A Max. current draw at 12 Vdc 6.0 A 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 18 8x12 Models Specification Measurement Dimensions (W × H × D) 30.3 × x 21.6 × 7.5 cm (11.9 × 8.5 × 3 in.) 25.7 × 14.5 mm (10.1 × 5.7 in.) Display size (W × H) 11.6 in. diagonal Weight 2.7 kg (6.0 lb.) Compass-safe distance 35 cm (13.8 in.)

  • Page 19: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    NMEA 2000 PGN Information Transmit and Receive Description 059392 ISO acknowledgment 059904 ISO request 060160 ISO transport protocol: Data transfer 060416 ISO transport protocol: Connection management 060928 ISO address claimed 065240 Commanded address 126208 Request group function 126996 Product information 126998 Configuration information 127237...
  • Page 20 Description 130312 Temperature (obsolete) Transmit Description 126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function 126984 Alert Response 127497 Trip parameters: Engine Receive Description 065030 Generator average basic AC quantities (GAAC) 126983 Alert 126985 Alert text 126987 Alert threshold 126988 Alert value 126992 System time 127251...
  • Page 21 Description 129799 Radio frequency/mode/power 129802 AIS safety-related broadcast message 129808 DSC call Information 129809 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part A 129810 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part B 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual pressure 130316 Temperature: Extended range 130576 Trim tab status 130577...

  • Page 22: Nmea 0183 Information

    NMEA 0183 Information Transmit Sentence Description GPAPB APB: Heading or track controller (autopilot) sentence "B" GPBOD BOD: Bearing (origin to destination) GPBWC BWC: Bearing and distance to waypoint GPGGA GGA: Global positioning system fix data GPGLL GLL: Geographic position (latitude and longitude) GPGSA GSA: GNSS DOP and active satellites GPGSV...
  • Page 23 Receive Sentence Description Depth Depth below transducer Water temperature Water speed and heading Waypoint location Digital selective calling information Expanded digital selective calling Heading, deviation, and variation Heading, magnetic Wind direction and speed Meteorological composite Wind speed and angle AIS VHF data-link message You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from www.nmea.org.
  • Page 24 J1939 Information The chartplotter can receive J1939 sentences. The chartplotter cannot transmit over the J1939 network. Description Engine percent load at current speed 61443 Engine speed 61444 Engine manifold exhaust gas temperature - right manifold 65031 2433 Engine manifold exhaust gas temperature - left manifold 65031 2434 Engine auxiliary coolant...
  • Page 25 ® , the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP ® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC. The microSD logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 26 © 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries support.garmin.com...

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