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Garmin APK 10 Installation Instructions Manual
Garmin APK 10 Installation Instructions Manual

Garmin APK 10 Installation Instructions Manual

Autopilot keypad

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Important Safety Information
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.
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.
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.
Tools Needed
• Drill and drill bits
◦ Needed for flush mounting:
5
2 mm (
/
 in.) bit
64
7
11.2 mm (
/
 in.)
16
◦ Needed for surface mounting:
5
2 mm (
/
 in.) bit
64
13
20 mm (
/
 in.) bit
16
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Jigsaw or rotary tool (for flush mounting)
• File and sandpaper
• Marine sealant (recommended)
January 2025
APK
10 AUTOPILOT KEYPAD
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
GUID-ECDEE7E0-F12E-4700-8A8C-300A4CD5953A v1

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Summary of Contents for Garmin APK 10

  • Page 1 10 AUTOPILOT KEYPAD ™ 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.
  • Page 2: Software Update

    Software Update After you install this device, you must update the software for all autopilot components, connected Garmin ® chartplotters, and other connected devices. For instructions on updating the software, see the owner's manual for your chartplotter or helm control device at garmin.com/manuals.
  • Page 3 11 Place the rubber gasket on the back of the device. 12 If you will not have access to the back of the device after you mount it, route the NMEA 2000 ® drop cable through the hole, and connect it to the port on the device 13 Place the device into the cutout.
  • Page 4: Connection Considerations

    If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the “NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals” chapter of the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products. To download the reference, go to garmin.com/manuals/nmea _2000. See the installation instructions for your autopilot system for detailed connection information specific to the type of autopilot needed for your boat.
  • Page 5 Compatible Garmin helm control or chartplotter (required for all autopilot systems) APK 10 NMEA 2000 power cable You should install this cable only if you are building a NMEA 2000 network. Do not install this cable if there is an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat.
  • Page 6 Flashing Device software is missing. Perform a software update to restore functionality. A network update is being performed. Other devices on the network are in the process of being updated, but the APK 10 software is not presently being updated. Spinning NOTICE Do not remove power while a network update is in progress.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Temperature range From -15 to 70°C (from 5 to 158°F) IEC 60529 IPX7 Water rating 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. Compass-safe distance 17 cm (16.5 in.)
  • Page 8 客服专线 : 400-819-1899 © 2024 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin ® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. APK ™ and GHC ™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd.