Garmin GHP 10V Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions Manual

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GHP 10V Installation Instructions 5Installation PreparationBefore installing the GHP 10V autopilot system, you must plan whereall the components will be located on your boat. Temporarily placeall the components where you intend to install them. Read theseconsiderations before you begin planning your installation.NOTE: There is an installation checklist on the last page of theseinstructions. Remove the last page and refer to the checklist as youproceed through the GHP 10V installation.Mounting and Connection ConsiderationsThe GHP 10V components connect to each other and to power using theincluded cables. Ensure that the correct cables reach each componentand that each component is in an acceptable location before mountingor connecting any components.CCu Mounting Considerations• The CCU must be mounted in the forward half of the boat, nohigher than 10 ft. (3 m) above the waterline.• The CCU must not be mounted in a location where it will besubmerged or exposed to wash-down.• The CCU must not be mounted near magnetic material,magnets (speakers and electric motors), or high-current wires.• The CCU must be mounted at least 24 in. (0.6 m) away frommovable or changing magnetic disturbances such as anchors, anchorchain, wiper motors, and tool boxes.• A handheld compass should be used to test for magnetic interferencein the area where the CCU is to be mounted.If the handheld compass does not point north when you hold it inthe location where you intend to mount the CCU, there is magneticinterference. Choose another location, and test again.• The CCU can be mounted below the waterline if it is not in alocation where it will be submerged or exposed to wash-down.• The CCU bracket must be mounted on a vertical surface or under ahorizontal surface, so that the connected wires hang straight down.• Mounting screws are included with the CCU, but you may need toprovide different screws if the supplied screws are not suitable forthe mounting surface.CCu Connection Considerations• The CCU interconnect cable connects the CCU to the AutopilotGateway, and provides 9.5 ft. (3 m) of cable between the CCU andthe Autopilot Gateway.◦ If the CCU cannot be mounted within 9.5 ft. (3 m) of theAutopilot Gateway, NMEA 2000 cables can be used to extendthe connection.◦ The CCU interconnect cable must not be cut.• The CCU interconnect cable connects the CCU to the GHC 10 witha single yellow signal wire (page 7). The autopilot system does notpower on if this connection is not made.alarm Mounting Considerations• The alarm should be mounted near the helm station.• The alarm can be mounted under the dashboard.alarm Connection Considerations• If needed, the alarm wires can be extended with 28 AWG (.08 mm2 )wire.nMEa 2000 Connection Considerations• The CCU and the GHC 10 connect to the NMEA 2000 network.If your boat does not have a NMEA 2000 network, one can be builtusing the included NMEA 2000 cables and connectors(page 10).• To use advanced features of the GHP 10V, optional NMEA2000-compatible devices, such as a GPS device, can be connected tothe NMEA 2000 network.GHC 10 Mounting Considerations• The mounting location should provide optimal viewing as youoperate your vessel.• The mounting location should allow easy access to the keys on theGHC 10.• The mounting surface must be strong enough to support the weightof the GHC 10 and protect it from excessive vibration or shock.• The area behind the surface must allow room for the routing andconnection of the cables.There should be at least a 3-inch (8 cm) clearance behind the case ofthe GHC 10.• The location must be at least 91 /2 in. (0.24 m) from a magneticcompass, to avoid interference.• The location must be in an area that is not exposed to extremetemperature conditions (page 14).GHC 10 Connection Considerations• You must connect the GHC 10 to the NMEA 2000 network.• For the autopilot to function, you must correctly connect two wiresfrom the GHC 10 data cable:◦ The yellow wire from the GHC 10 data cable must be connectedto the yellow wire of the CCU interconnect cable.◦ The black wire from the GHC 10 data cable must be connectedto the same ground as the CCU.• Optional NMEA 0183-compatible devices, such as a GPS device,can be connected to the GHC 10 data cable (page 10).