Airmar Technology Corporation GH2183 Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions Download Page 10

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Flush Mount

1. Remove the label from over the sensor unit’s socket (Figure 3). Apply 

removable

 

thread locker to the two studs supplied. Screw the studs into the underside of the 
sensor unit (part A).

2. Using the gasket (part B) as a template, position it at the selected mounting 

location 

upside down

 with the arrow facing forward and parallel to the centerline 

of the vehicle/boat. Mark the position of the two mounting holes and the center 
hole for the cable.

3. Using a 3mm or 1/8" bit, drill the pilot holes. Using a 6mm or 1/4" bit, drill the two 

mounting holes for the studs. Drill the cable hole with a 38mm or 1-1/2" hole saw.

Fiberglass

—Minimize surface cracking by running the drill in reverse until the 

gelcoat is penetrated.

4. Pass the 

sensor

 connector-end of the cable through the center of the gasket 

and through the center mounting hole in the boat/vehicle.

5. Plug the cable firmly into the sensor unit.
6. Orient the gasket with the arrow facing in the same direction as the alignment tab 

on the sensor unit. Push the gasket onto the studs and slide it over the connector. 

NOTE: The gasket fits one way only. A groove in the gasket fits over the 
alignment tab on the connector.

7. With the sensor’s alignment tab pointing forward and parallel to the centerline of 

the boat/vehicle, push the studs through the mounting surface. 

Check to be 

sure the gasket is tucked under the lip of the unit.

 From underneath the 

mounting surface, slide a flat washer and lock washer onto each stud. Fasten 
them with the thumb nuts. 

Hand tighten

 only. Do not over tighten.

socket

serial number

alignment

tab

Figure 3. Flush mount

Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp.

sensor unit

arrow

M5 stud (2)

sensor connector

gasket (part B)

mounting surface

thumb nut (2)

lock washer (2)

(part A)

flat washer (2)

Summary of Contents for GH2183

Page 1: ...rside of the sensor Serial No _______________ Date of Purchase_____________ 17 489 01 rev 10 04 26 22 Smart Sensor Solid State Compass with GPS Receiver Model GH2183 Owner s Guide Installation Instruc...

Page 2: ...ctronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revi...

Page 3: ...or Rail Mount 8 Flush Mounting on a Horizontal Surface 10 Cable Routing Connecting Guidelines 11 Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display 11 Connecting to an NMEA 2000 Network 13 Calibrating the Compass 14...

Page 4: ...de Angle of vessel roll attitude Rate of Turn GPS using WAAS and EGNOS NMEA 0183 RS 232 or RS 422 standard Features Fast response time GPS position updates every second Stable and accurate data in dyn...

Page 5: ...d anything that can create a magnetic field to prevent interference to the magnetic compass WARNING Electrical Safety The power supply must be OFF before making electrical connections WARNING Voltage...

Page 6: ...se the plastic Cable Side exit Adapter part D supplied Purchase a stainless steel part At high speeds the plastic adapter may break causing the sensor to fall off NOTE The sensor has standard marine 1...

Page 7: ...s and batteries For distances follow the respective manufacturer s recommendations To prevent interference to the GPS Figure 1 It must have a clear view of the sky to receive satellite signals Check f...

Page 8: ...ount The nut assembly supplied has standard marine 1 14 threads that can be screwed to a standard marine antenna mount extension pole or rail mount bracket Before beginning the installation plan for s...

Page 9: ...in the side screw the nut assembly onto the adapter Hand tighten only Do not over tighten NOTE Use the adaptor supplied as it has smooth edges that will not chafe the cable Do not use a purchased part...

Page 10: ...enter of the gasket and through the center mounting hole in the boat vehicle 5 Plug the cable firmly into the sensor unit 6 Orient the gasket with the arrow facing in the same direction as the alignme...

Page 11: ...shields are appropriately grounded CAUTION Be careful not to tear the cable jackets when passing them through compartments bulkheads or walls Use grommets to prevent chaffing CAUTION Use a multimeter...

Page 12: ...e or it may be wired separately 1 Allowing an extra 25 cm 10 for wiring ease cut the cable to length 2 Strip 60mm 2 1 2 of the outer jacket and foil shielding from the cut end of the cable Figure 4 3...

Page 13: ...able and secure with cable ties to prevent damage NOTE Sensor cables longer than 6m 20 have a termination resistor built into the sensor connector Figure 6 Figure 5 NMEA 2000 sensor cable 6m 20 shown...

Page 14: ...f two ways Calibrate the compass using the WeatherCaster software and a PC Follow the AutoCalibration Procedure below AutoCalibration Procedure IMPORTANT Calibration requires the vehicle boat to compl...

Page 15: ...have a clear view of the sky Inaccurate Compass Readings Is the sensor installed facing forward and parallel to the centerline of the boat vehicle Is the compass calibrated Is the sensor mounted near...

Page 16: ...ks of Henkel Corporation NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Assoc Smart Sensor is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation WeatherCaster is a trademark of Airma...

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