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Page 1: Gps Receiver
Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions GPS Receiver G2183 Model Record the serial number found on the underside of the sensor. Serial No._______________ Date of Purchase____________ 17-484-01 rev.05 06/12/14... - Page 2 Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Airmar reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction................5 Safety Instructions..............6 Hardware, Tools & Materials..........7 Choosing the Mounting Location........... 8 Installing................. 9 Pole or Rail Mount..............9 Flush Mounting on a Horizontal Surface......11 Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines......12 Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display........ 12 Connecting to an NMEA 2000®... -
Page 5: Introduction
Guide completely before proceeding. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Airmar’s GPS Receiver and combined antenna. This sensor fixes position using Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The compact housing is waterproof with a single removable cable. Data is output in digital NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000®... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
WARNING Navigation Aid Only: The sensor is only an aid to navigation and should never be solely relied upon. It is not a replacement for traditional navigation aids and techniques. Only official government charts contain all the information needed for safe navigation. Follow the safety precautions below to reduce the risk of poor product performance, property damage, personal injury, and/or death. -
Page 7: Hardware, Tools & Materials
Cables & Connecting/Converting Hardware The GPS Receiver (sensor) can be connected in several ways. You must have the correct cable and any needed converting/connecting hardware before beginning the installation. Sensor Cables Length Part No. • NMEA 0183 Cable 33-862-02 • NMEA 2000® Cable 33-1029-02 •... -
Page 8: Choosing The Mounting Location
• Be sure the cable(s) can be routed to reduce electrical interference from other electrical wiring and any on-board equipment with a strong magnetic field such as radar equipment, radio transmitters, engines, generators, etc. Separate the cables by at least 1 m (3'). G2183 Min. Min. 2m 1.5m Min. -
Page 9: Installing
(part A) alignment mount base (part C) serial number lock washer (2) socket machine screw (2) sensor connector nut assembly captive cable side-exit adaptor (part D) slot for cable exit Figure 2. Pole/Rail mount Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp. - Page 10 2. Decide if you want the cable to exit through the center or along the side of the pole/rail bracket. Slide the nut assembly onto the cable at the sensor connector. Do not connect the sensor at this time. a. Center exit—Pass the instrument connector end of the cable through the center of the pole.
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Page 11: Flush Mounting On A Horizontal Surface
Do not over tighten. sensor unit (part A) alignment M5 stud (2) serial number sensor connector socket gasket (part B) arrow mounting surface flat washer (2) lock washer (2) thumb nut (2) Figure 3. Flush mount Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp. -
Page 12: Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines
Cable Routing & Connecting Depending on the equipment you will be using, route the sensor cable to an Airmar Data Converter, Combiner, an NMEA 0183 display, an NMEA 2000 network, a laptop, or other device. After reading the cautions below, go to the appropriate instructions. - Page 13 RS422 RS232 A /+ OUT TX OUT BARE A/+ IN RX IN B/- IN NO CONNECTION B/- OUT NO CONNECTION SHIELD SHIELD Figure 4. NMEA 0183 sensor cable Copyright © 2007 - 2014 Airmar Technology Corp.
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Page 14: Connecting To An Nmea 2000® Network
Figure 5. NMEA 2000® sensor cable [6m (20') shown] Copyright © 2008 - 20011 Airmar Technology Corp. NOTE: Sensor cables longer than 6m (20') have a termination resistor built into the sensor connector (see Figure 6). termination resistor in connector locator 120Ω... -
Page 15: Maintenance
• Is there damage to the sensor? • Is there ice on the sensor? Firmware Revisions Airmar may release updated versions of the sensor’s firmware. Periodically, check Airmar’s website at www.airmar.com to down-load the latest revision, or contact Technical Support for a CD. - Page 16 35 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, New Hampshire 03055-4613, USA www.airmar.com...
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