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GD4 Series
Installation Instructions
Ver. 000002

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  • Page 1 GD4 Series Installation Instructions Ver. 000002...
  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    It is not possible to connect the GD4 Display to a circuit with positive grounding. If you have questions about the installation or doubts about compatibility with other devices contact – info@piktronik.com.
  • Page 3: Applicable Products

    2. Applicable products This document is applicable to the following products: Product Overall dimensions, mm Panel cut-out, mm Weight, kg GD4-10 260 x 177 x 61 248 x 165 GD4-12 303 x 209 x 63 292 x 198 GD4-10 Display (10”) GD4-12 Display (12”)
  • Page 4: Surface Mounting

    3. Surface mounting When choosing a location to install the GD4 Display, consider that there should be enough room behind the panel for cable connections as well as for installation and maintenance operations. Proper air circulation must be provided around the device. The maximum operating temperature of the device is 55°C.
  • Page 5 2. After inserting the GD4 display, check that it is properly in place considering the orientation and that the seam around the screen edge is properly sealed on all sides. 3. Fasten the brackets (supplied with device) with threaded studs and thumb nuts. The nuts shall be tightened carefully by hand to prevent them from loosening due...
  • Page 6 to vibration, while making sure not to damage the GD4 Display from overtightening. WARNING: Do not use tools or overtighten to avoid damage to the device. Max. torque 0.4 Nm. 4. Note that extra room should be provided behind a GD4 Display due to the minimum bending radius of cables.
  • Page 7 Product P, mm D, mm GD4-10” 15 max 76 min 4 min GD4-12” 16 max 81 min 5. Protect cables from stress with strain relief clips (not supplied).
  • Page 8: Bracket (Trunnion) Mounting

    4. Bracket (Trunnion) mounting Optional trunnion bracket can be used to mount the GD4-10” Display (10”). When choosing a location to install the GD4 Display, consider that there should be enough room behind the panel for cable connections as well as for installation and maintenance operations.
  • Page 10: Connections Overview

    5. Connection’s overview Overview of the GD4 Display connections. DESCRIPTION № NAME NMEA2000 network Accessory port DISP Port for auxiliary GD4 Displays LAN1 1000Mbps Ethernet port LAN2 100Mbps Ethernet port FM/DAB radio antenna connector 10 MAP Map card holder 11 SIM SIM card holder 12 EXT Extension port...
  • Page 11 NOTE: To open “Power”, “Audio”, “Speaker” and “Ext” caps: pull cap up and towards "NE" direction as shown on the picture below. NOTE: To close “Power”, “Audio”, “Speaker” and “Ext” caps: slide cap towards "NW" direction and push down as shown on the picture below.
  • Page 12: Basic Installation

    6. Basic installation 6.1. Basic installation connections Basic installation includes GD4, power supply and NMEA connections.
  • Page 13 Power connection GD4 Display is powered by 12V DC via corresponding Q Power cable. Ensure that the vessel's main power supply is switched off and battery is disconnected. Connect wire (BATTERY+) to 12V DC power supply positive (+) terminal through a waterproof fuse holder with a 5A fuse (not supplied).
  • Page 14 WARNING: Do not connect the GD4 Display to a system that has positive grounding.
  • Page 15 6.3. NMEA Network NMEA 2000 network is used to receive engine status information to GD4 Display and to communicate with other compatible devices. 1. Mount NMEA2000 MICRO-C 4-WAY TEE (provided separately) to appropriate location. Add terminators to both ends of the multiple-port, another end male terminator and other end female terminator.
  • Page 16 7. Entertainment installation Note that GD4 Display has an internal audio amplifier as well as support for two external amplifiers. Two audio zones can be controlled separately: a. Internal amplifier + LINE OUT 1 (external) b. LINE OUT 1 (external) + LINE OUT 2 (external) LINE OUT 2 is connected parallel to internal amplifier signal.
  • Page 17 7.1. Speaker connections (Internal amplifier) Connect GD4 Speaker Cable (provided separately) to the GD4 Display SPEAKER connector.
  • Page 18 7.2. Audio connections (External amplifier) Connect Audio Cable (provided separately) to the GD4 Display AUDIO connector. WARNING: DO NOT connect audio ground (LINE OUTs) to a supply voltage! This will result in permanent damage to the device. LINE IN can be used as an auxiliary input, selectable as source in the Music app. LINE OUT 1 and LINE OUT 2 volume can be controlled separately.
  • Page 19 7.3. FM-antenna connections Connect FM/DAB antenna (provided separately) to the GD4 Display ANT connector. You can use FM/DAB antenna with SMA connector, or you can use SMA male to DIN female adapter cable and connect any FM/DAB antenna with DIN male connector to the adapter cable. 9.4.
  • Page 20 8 Fishfinder installation The GD4 Display can be connected to a Raymarine CP100 sonar (Fishfinder) and Airmar IC-TM90M Fishfinder. The Raymarine sonar is connected to either LAN connector with a RayNet adaptor cable RayNet (F) to the RJ45 (M) Port (provided with radar). The RJ45 connector of the cable shall be assembled with a cable gland (provided separately) to protect the connection against dust and water ingress.
  • Page 21: Radar Installation

    9. Radar installation The GD4 Display can be connected to a Raymarine Quantum Radar. The radar is connected to either LAN connector with a RayNet adaptor cable RayNet (F) to the RJ45 (M) Port (provided with radar). The RJ45 connector of the cable shall be assembled with a cable gland (provided separately) to protect the connection against dust and water ingress.
  • Page 22 10. SIM and MAP cards NOTE: Cards MUST be installed in the orientation shown in the picture above. If installed incorrectly, the slot will break, and the GD4 Display will not work properly.
  • Page 23 11. Finalization of the installation Upon completion of installation work of the GD4 Display it is necessary to check that: All connections have been done according to these instructions. • The device is mounted securely and there are no gaps between the device and the •...

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