Quick Start Guide for GPS160F V1.00
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your GPS160F Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Positioning Sensor. It is
recommended that this product is installed by a Furuno Dealer or Professional Installer with Furuno experience. You will
need to purchase a suitable 1” x 14 TPI thread mounting bracket for the GPS160F.
The GPS160F utilises the latest in GNSS technology, but is designed to be compatible with the thousands of legacy
Furuno systems still providing reliable service, on boats around the world. Featuring a dedicated
“Furuno” mode that
outputs the older NMEA 0183 V2.30 data at 4800 baud, with the sentences, number of decimal places and satellite status
information, that legacy Furuno systems need.
Furuno’s product range is popular, reliable and extensive, which means that there are a large number and wide variety of
older Furuno systems being used around the world. This manual tries to cover the most common Furuno installations,
showing how the GPS160F can be used as a drop in replacement for any GP310/GP320 or GP32 systems that have
failed. If your Furuno product is not mentioned in this manual, please consult your local Furuno Dealer for advice.
Before operating the unit you should also familiarise yourself again with the user manual of the Furuno
equipment that you are connecting the GPS160F to. Pay particular attention to the GPS Interfacing
section and any settings that need to be configured for correct operation.
2. Installation
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the GPS160F Receiver. The unit is water proof and designed for
on-deck mounting. The GPS160F
antenna has the popular 1” x 14 TPI thread mount, found in many VHF antennas. A
wide variety of different brackets are available for this type of threaded mount, consult your local marine electronics
dealer or chandlery for more information.
The 1” x 14 TPI thread mount can also be removed by unscrewing the three hex bolts with a suitable Allen Key, allowing
the GPS160F to be flush mounted on a flat horizontal surface. A mounting kit (as shown in the diagram below) is
available from Digital Yacht (Part# X500.400). In this situation, a bead of silicone sealant should be applied around the
antenna, after mounting it, to avoid standing water accumulating under the antenna.
Dimensions;