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GHP 10 Installation Instructions 

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GHP

 10 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. 

Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the 

installation.

 If you experience difficulty during the installation, contact 

Garmin Product Support.

NOTE:

 There is an installation checklist on the last page of these 

instructions. Remove the last page and refer to the checklist as you 

proceed through the GHP 10 installation.

Registering Your Device

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 3

The serial numbers are located on a sticker on each component.

Contacting Garmin

Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using 

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.
In Europe, go to 

www.garmin.com/support

 and click 

Contact Support

 

for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by 

phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.

Important Safety Information

 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 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

Equipment to be connected to this product should have a fire enclosure 

or be provided with a fire enclosure.
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.

Summary of Contents for GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System

Page 1: ...armin 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 In Europe go to www garmin com support and click Contact S...

Page 2: ...nnecting the GHC 10 to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network 12 Connecting the CCU to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network 13 Building a Basic NMEA 2000 Network for the GHC 10 and the CCU 13 Connecting Optional Devi...

Page 3: ...e unit based on information from the CCU The ECU powers both the CCU and the drive unit Serial Number Hydraulic Pump and Motor The hydraulic pump and motor steers your boat by interacting with the hyd...

Page 4: ...and the GHC 10 to the NMEA 2000 network Either connect the CCU and the GHC 10 to an existing NMEA 2000 network using the included T connectors and drop cables or use all of the included NMEA 2000 cab...

Page 5: ...wash down ECU Connection Considerations The ECU power cable connects to the boat battery and it can be extended if needed page 10 ECU units with a serial number prior to 19E002748 are only compatible...

Page 6: ...er of best to least in terms of autopilot performance Speed Source Appropriate Connection NMEA 2000 Engine Data If your engine supports NMEA 2000 engine data and is connected to the same NMEA 2000 net...

Page 7: ...to a 9 16 Vdc power source NMEA 2000 network The GHC 10 and the CCU must be connected to the NMEA 2000 network using the included T connectors page 12 If there is not an existing NMEA 2000 network on...

Page 8: ...onnect cable and the black wire from the GHC 10 data cable must be connected to the same ground as the ECU page 12 CCU The CCU must be installed in the front half of the boat no higher than 10 ft 3 m...

Page 9: ...le and the black wire from the GHC 10 data cable must be connected to the same ground as the ECU page 12 CCU The CCU must be installed in the front half of the boat no higher than 10 ft 3 m above the...

Page 10: ...Cut out the mounting template provided on page 23 2 Tape the template to the mounting location 3 Drill pilot holes at the four mounting locations 4 Use screws to mount the ECU Connecting the ECU to Po...

Page 11: ...Installation The alarm audibly alerts you to important GHP 10 events To install the alarm you must mount it to your boat page 10 connect it to the CCU page 10 and connect it to the yellow CCU signal...

Page 12: ...be at software version 3 0 or later All additional GHC 10 devices must be connected to the NMEA 2000 network page 12 To use an additional GHC 10 to turn on the autopilot connect the yellow and black w...

Page 13: ...nect it to the T connector If the included drop cable is not long enough you can use a drop cable up to 20 ft 6 m long not included 6 Connect the drop cable to the to the CCU Building a Basic NMEA 200...

Page 14: ...while your boat is out of the water provide rudder movement clearance to avoid damage to the rudder or other objects You can complete the Dockside Wizard while your boat is in or out of the water If y...

Page 15: ...lete the wizard in conditions appropriate for your boat Important Sea Trial Wizard Considerations Complete the Sea Trial Wizard in calm water The nature of calm water is relative to the size and shape...

Page 16: ...ing Adjustment This procedure appears only if you do not have an optional GPS device connected to the GHP 10 page 14 If you do have a GPS device installed on your boat that has acquired a GPS position...

Page 17: ...takes control of the rudder 4 Use the arrows on the GHC 10 to adjust the speed of the limiter 0 is the is the default speed for the rudder rate limiter Lower rudder rate limiter numbers allow the rudd...

Page 18: ...Power N A NMEA 0183 ground Blue Tx A Rx White unconnected N A Brown Rx A Tx A Green Rx B Tx B NOTE When connecting a NMEA 0183 device with only one receiving Rx line the NMEA 2000 bus and the NMEA 018...

Page 19: ...Product Information 127258 Magnetic Variation 127488 Engine Parameters Rapid Update 129025 Position Rapid Update 129026 COG SOG Rapid Update 129283 Cross Track Error 129284 Navigation Data Transmit 0...

Page 20: ...ry Setting Description Speed Source Setup Low RPM Limit Allows you to adjust lowest RPM point of your boat If the value does not match the value on the GHC 10 use the arrows to adjust the value Speed...

Page 21: ...s too high the autopilot can oscillate back and forth across the course line over long distances If this value is too low the autopilot may respond slowly in eliminating cross track error Navigation S...

Page 22: ...supply voltage goes above a certain threshold 12v system 20 volts 24v system 36 volts Alarm sounds Drive unit is disabled GHC 10 begins a countdown timer that automatically powers off the autopilot a...

Page 23: ...GHP 10 Installation Instructions 23 ECU Mounting Template CCU Mounting Template Up when installing on a vertical surface...

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Page 25: ...Connect the drive unit to the ECU Mount the CCU page 10 in a location free of magnetic interference Use a handheld compass to test for magnetic interference in the area Mount the CCU in the bracket s...

Page 26: ...Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin the Garmin logo and GPSMAP are regi...

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