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Garmin GHP 10 Installation Instructions Manual

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GHP
10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions
™
To obtain the best possible performance and to avoid damage to your boat, install the Garmin
GHP 10 marine autopilot system
®
according to the following instructions. Professional installation of the autopilot system is highly recommended. Specific training in
hydraulic pipe-fitting and in marine electrical connections is required to properly install the autopilot system.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation,
contact Garmin Product Support.
note: If your boat uses a Mercury
Verado
engine, you must also purchase a Mercury Verado Adapter Kit (Garmin part number
®
®
010-11202-00). Contact your local Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support for ordering information.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. 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 10 system in the spaces provided on
page
2.
The serial numbers are located on a sticker on each component.

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while installing your GHP 10. In the USA, go to
www.garmin.com/
support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
Contact Support
In Europe, go to
www.garmin.com/support
and click
for in-country support information, or contact Garmin
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
WARnInGS
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The GHP 10 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 10 on calm and hazard-free open water.
Use caution when operating the GHP 10 at high speeds 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.
CAutIon
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Notice
When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of the surface. Be aware of fuel tanks, electrical cables, and hydraulic hoses.
February 2010
190-01166-02 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1: Product Registration

     You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The GHP 10 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.
  • Page 2 The hydraulic pump (and motor) steers your boat by interacting with the hydraulic steering system, based on commands you enter using the GHC 10. The pump is not included in the GHP 10 core package box because the type of pump you use with your GHP 10 is determined by the size and type of steering system on your boat.

  • Page 3: Cables And Connectors

    The alarm is wired to the CCU and provides audible alerts from the GHP 10. See ECu Power Cable This cable powers the ECU. Wire this to the battery of your boat as one of the last connections made in the GHP 10 installation. page 33.

  • Page 4: Tools Needed

    NMEA 2000 drop cable, 6 ft. (2 m) (×2), Garmin part number: 320-00387-00 NMEA 2000 power cable, Garmin part number: 320-00389-00 (×1) NMEA 2000 extension cables are available if needed. Contact your local Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support for ordering information.

  • Page 5: Installation Preparation

    Electrical/Data Connection and Mounting Considerations The GHP 10 components connect to each other and to power using the included cables. Ensure that the correct cables reach each component and that each component is in an acceptable location before mounting or wiring any components. Read the following...
  • Page 6 • If your boat uses an electrical system that provides more than 12 Vdc, or if you sporadically receive tachometer errors, install an external tachometer filter (010-11399-00). Contact your local Garmin dealer or Garmin product support for more information. •...
  • Page 7 Hydraulic connections are not shown in this diagram. * Newer ECU units are compatible with 24 Vdc systems. See * Newer ECU units are compatible with 24 Vdc systems. See GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions NMEA 000 network page 25 page 25 for more information.
  • Page 8 * Newer ECU units are compatible with 24 Vdc systems. See * Newer ECU units are compatible with 24 Vdc systems. See GHC 10 GHC 10 NMEA 000 network page 25 page 25 for more information. for more information. GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...
  • Page 9 Before starting the hydraulic installation, verify the type of hydraulic steering in your boat, and where to install the appropriate type of pump. If the hydraulic steering of your boat does not match the hydraulic layouts in this manual, contact Garmin Product Support. 2.0 L or 1.2 L Pump Hydraulic Layout on Single-Helm Boats (without Power Assist)
  • Page 10 Do not turn the system on until you bleed all the air from the helm, the Shadow Drive, the pump, and all the hydraulic lines. page Shadow Drive Starboard line Return line Port line .0 L/1. L pump (and motor) Lower helm Port fitting (page 21). Notice GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Starboard fitting Balanced cylinder...
  • Page 11 Do not install the Shadow Drive between the Power Assist module and the cylinder. Do not turn the system on until you bleed all the air from the helm, the Shadow Drive, the pump, and all the hydraulic lines. page GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Shadow Drive Shadow Drive...
  • Page 12 Before starting the hydraulic installation, verify the type of hydraulic steering in your boat, and where to install the appropriate type of pump. If the hydraulic steering of your boat does not match the hydraulic layouts in this manual, contact Garmin Product Support. Compact 2.1 L Pump Hydraulic Layout on Single-Helm Boats...
  • Page 13 Do not install the Shadow Drive between the pump and the cylinder. Do not turn the system on until you bleed all the air from the helm, the Shadow Drive, the pump, and all the hydraulic lines. page GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Port fitting Lower helm P R S Compact .1 L...
  • Page 14 Power Assist module and the cylinder. Notice Do not turn the system on until you bleed all the air from the helm, the Shadow Drive, the pump, and all the hydraulic lines. See GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions page page...
  • Page 15 C ports to the H ports and use tee fittings to connect both the helm and cylinder hoses to the larger C ports as illustrated below. Alternative Hydraulic Installation using the C (SAE #6) Ports GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions H ports C ports Compact .1 L...
  • Page 16 Before starting the hydraulic installation, verify the type of hydraulic steering in your boat, and where to install the appropriate type of pump. If the hydraulic steering of your boat does not match the hydraulic layouts in this manual, contact Garmin Product Support. Legacy 2.1 L Pump Hydraulic Layout on Single-Helm Boats...
  • Page 17 Do not install the Shadow Drive between the pump and the cylinder. Do not turn the system on until you bleed all the air from the helm, the Shadow Drive, the pump, and all the hydraulic lines. page GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Return line Shadow Drive...
  • Page 18 Power Assist module and the cylinder. Notice Do not turn the system on until you bleed all the air from the helm, the Shadow Drive, the pump, and all the hydraulic lines. See page GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...

  • Page 19: Installation Procedures

    If your boat uses an unbalanced-cylinder steering system, consider the following before proceeding with the pump installation: • If you have a 2.0 L or a 1.2 L pump and an unbalanced-cylinder steering system, then you must install the unbalanced kit (Garmin part number 010-11201-00) on the pump. Follow the directions on cylinder steering system.
  • Page 20 Do not force the three brass screws past the stopping point when disengaging the shutoff valve. Forcing the screws past the stopping point may permanently damage the manifold. page 9 to find the correct place to connect the pump to your hydraulic system. Notice GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Upper fittings Lower fittings page 34 for more...
  • Page 21 Do not connect the pump to the ECU until you have mounted the ECU to the boat following the procedures on Installing an unbalanced Kit on a 1.2 L or 2.0 L Pump If your boat has an unbalanced cylinder steering system, then you need to install the optional unbalanced kit (Garmin part number 010-11201-00).
  • Page 22 Notice Cylinder port connector Helm port connector Helm return-line connector page 16 to determine the correct place to connect the pump to your hydraulic page 34 for more GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...
  • Page 23 C ports. 3. Prepare to disconnect the hydraulic lines in your boat as specified by the manufacturer of your boat or steering system. GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Notice Port cylinder...
  • Page 24 Check valves Check valves Pistons Pistons Teflon rings Teflon rings Removing the Check Valves and Pistons Removing the Check Valves and Pistons (Pistons Shown in a Balanced Configuration) (Pistons Shown in a Balanced Configuration) GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...
  • Page 25 Connect the two wires from the pump to the connectors marked PUMP and ENCODER on the ECU. The connectors are keyed to the appropriate fittings on the wires. Do not connect the eCU to power until all the connections of the entire GHP 10 system have...
  • Page 26 51604, or equivalent, on all pipe threads in the hydraulic system. page page 43. Be sure to install the mounting portion of the bracket with an opening at the 28). GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Thumbscrew Thumbscrew Cables Cables...
  • Page 27 See your marine dealer for more details. If your engine does not support NMEA 2000 engine data, then wire the GHP 10 autopilot system to the tachometer of your boat using the bare-wire portion of the CCU/ECU interconnect cable. In most cases, this connection can be made behind the dashboard at the tachometer display.
  • Page 28 6. Using the center punch, indent the center of each of the four pilot-hole locations. White (+) Red (+) Black (-) Blue (-) Alarm Buzzer Wiring table notICE in. (90 mm) hole saw, use a GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...
  • Page 29 2. Connect the yellow CCU signal wire from the GHC 10 data cable to the yellow wire on the CCU/ECU interconnect cable. If you install multiple GHC 10 units and want to turn the GHP 10 autopilot system on with any of the installed GHC 10 units, connect all of the yellow CCU signal wires from the GHC 10 units to the yellow wire on the CCU/ECU interconnect cable.
  • Page 30 Connect the GHC 10 to the CCU through your existing NMEA 2000 network. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat, all the parts needed to build one are supplied in the GHP 10 package. Optionally, you can connect a NMEA 2000- compatible GPS device to your NMEA 2000 network to use waypoint and route information with the GHP 10.
  • Page 31 5. Connect the drop cable to the T-connector you added in step 3, and to the CCU. 6. Do not power the nMEA 2000 network on until all of the GHP 10 components are installed correctly. (See If you have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat, it should already be connected to power. Do not connect the included NMEA 2000 power cable to an existing NMEA 2000 network, because only one power source should be connected to a NMEA 2000 network.
  • Page 32 Connect an optional GPS device to the NMEA 2000 network to use waypoint and route information with the GHP 10. Alternatively, you can connect a NMEA 0183-compatible GPS device to the GHC 10 to use waypoint and route information with the GHP 10.
  • Page 33 Do not remove the in-line fuse holder from the battery cable when connecting to the battery. If you remove the in-line fuse holder, you will void the GHP 10 warranty and possibly damage the GHP 10 autopilot system. to connect the ECu to the battery: 1.
  • Page 34 To connect the data cable to the GHC 10, align the notches on the cable plug and on the back of the GHC 10. Insert the cable into the connector, and turn the locking ring clockwise until it stops. notE: After the ECU and the GHC 10 are connected to power, the GHP 10 autopilot system and the NMEA 2000 network can be powered on.
  • Page 35 Dockside Wizard The Dockside Wizard can be performed at the dock, before heading for open water. The first time you power the GHP 10 on, you are prompted to complete a short setup sequence on the GHC 10. Use the soft keys to select the language, the units of measure, the heading type, and the auto power-on setting if necessary.
  • Page 36 Alternate Autotune to begin an alternate autotuning procedure. Notice Begin when you are ready. Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Begin Retry to begin the process again. GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions to start...
  • Page 37 Counter Gain—Adjusts how tightly the rudder corrects the turn overshoot. If you set this value too high, the autopilot can overshoot the turn again when attempting to counter the original turn. 3. Adjust the setting that you want to change, and test the adjustment. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the GHP 10 performance is satisfactory.
  • Page 38 The Dockside Wizard and the Sea Trial Wizard allow you to quickly define all of the important configuration settings on the GHP 10. If, after running the wizards, you do not feel as though the GHP 10 is working correctly, you can run the wizards again at any time. To access the wizards, power the GHC 10 on using the advanced configuration power-on procedure.
  • Page 39 Certain configuration settings are available when using the GHC 10 normally, such as enabling and disabling the Shadow Drive, adjusting the sensitivity of the Shadow Drive, and adjusting the Sea State Filtering setting. See the configuration section of the GHP 10/GHC 10 Quick Start Manual for more information. GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Varies based on hydraulic loading × 2 in. (167.6 × 116.8 × 50.8 mm) 16 ft. (5 m) × 3 in. (279.4 × 119.4 × 94 mm) in. (420 ×150 × 190 mm) GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...

  • Page 41: Shadow Drive

    GHC 10 power usage: 2.5 W max nMeA 2000 Power Input: 9–16 Vdc nMeA 2000 Len: 6 (250 mA) GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions × 7 in. (381 ×190.5 × 182.9 mm) × 1 in. (66 × 33 mm) ×...

  • Page 42: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126464 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function 126996 Product Information 127250 Vessel Heading The GHP 10 and the GHC 10 are NMEA 2000 certified. GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...

  • Page 43: Mounting Templates

    Use the following mounting templates to assist with the mounting process. ECu Mounting template CCu Mounting template GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Up (when mounting on a vertical surface)
  • Page 44 GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...
  • Page 45 1.2 L/2.0 L Pump Mounting template GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...
  • Page 46 Compact 2.1 L Pump Mounting template note: This template should also be used with the legacy 2.1 L pump. Manifold GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions...
  • Page 47 Detach this checklist from the installation instructions and use it to assist with the GHC 10 installation process. Read all installation instructions before installing the GHC 10. Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions during the installation process.
  • Page 48 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...

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