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Item Measurement

Description

Â

25 mm (1 in.)

Center of rotation to the inner rear mounting holes.

Ã

125 mm (4 

15

/

16

 in.) Center of rotation to the inner front mounting holes.

Ä

50 mm (1 

15

/

16

 in.)

Center of rotation to the outer rear mounting holes.

Å

150 mm (5 

29

/

32

 in.) Center of rotation to the outer front mounting holes.

Æ

140 mm (5 

1

/

2

 in.)

Ç

200 mm (7 

7

/

8

 in.)

Item Measurement

Description

À

4 ft. models: 132.7 cm (4 ft. 4 

1

/

4

 in.)

6 ft. models: 193.7 cm (6 ft. 4 

1

/

4

 in.)

Antenna length.

Á

45.1 cm (17 

3

/

4

 in.)

Base of the pedestal to the top of the antenna.

Â

31.8 cm (12 

1

/

2

 in.)

Width of the pedestal.

Physical Specifications

Specification

Measurement

Pedestal weight

21.4 kg (47.1 lb)

Antenna weight

4 ft. antenna: 5.5 kg (12.2 lb.)
6 ft. antenna: 7.7 kg (16.9 lb.)

Power cable length

15 m (49 ft. 3 in.)

Network cable length

15 m (49 ft. 3 in.)

Antenna rotation speed 24 rpm and 48 rpm
Max wind load

80 kn

Temperature range

From -15 to 70ºC (5 to 158ºF)

Humidity

95% at 35°C (95°F)

Water resistance

IEC 60529 IPX6 (protected against heavy 
seas)

Bearing accuracy

0.25º

Electrical Specifications

Specification Measurement

Minimum safe 
operating 
distance*

GMR 424 xHD2
• 100 W/m²: 1.22 m (48 in.)
• 10 W/m²: 3.90 m (154 in.)
GMR 426 xHD2
• 100 W/m²: 1.54 m (61 in.)
• 10 W/m²: 4.85 m (191 in.)
GMR 624 xHD2
• 100 W/m²: 1.50 m (59 in.)
• 10 W/m²: 4.70 m (185 in.)
GMR 626 xHD2
• 100 W/m²: 1.90 m (75 in.)
• 10 W/m²: 5.90 m (232 in.)
GMR 1224 xHD2
• 100 W/m²: 2.10 m (83 in.)
• 10 W/m²: 6.65 m (262 in.)
GMR 1226 xHD2
• 100 W/m²: 2.65 m (104 in.)
• 10 W/m²: 8.50 m (335 in.)
GMR 2524 xHD2
• 100 W/m²: 2.19 m (86 in.)
• 10 W/m²: 6.92 m (272 in.)
GMR 2526 xHD2
• 100 W/m²: 2.75 m (108 in.)
• 10 W/m²: 8.70 m (342 in.)

Compass-safe 
distance

Standard compass: 90 cm (35 

7

/

16

 in.)

Standby steering and emergency compasses: 80 cm 
(31 

1

/

2

 in.)

6

GMR 420/620/1220/2520 xHD2 Series Installation Instructions

Summary of Contents for GMR 420 xHD 2 Series

Page 1: ...Drill and 15 0 mm 19 32 in drill bit 17 mm 21 32 in wrench and torque wrench A length of 3 31 mm 12 AWG copper wire to ground the radar housing and voltage converter if applicable Marine sealant Moun...

Page 2: ...e bottom of the pedestal Mounting the Radar Before you can mount the radar you must first select a mounting location and prepare the mounting surface and the radar Preparing the Surface and the Radar...

Page 3: ...dar to malfunction due to insufficient power transmission Connecting to Power Through the Voltage Converter WARNING When connecting the power cable do not remove the in line fuse holder To prevent the...

Page 4: ...re to water ground location and to the voltage converter 7 Loosen a screw on one corner of the voltage converter and secure the copper wire to the screw 8 Coat the screw and wire on the voltage conver...

Page 5: ...the radar scanner does not align with the bow stern axis Measuring the Potential Front of Boat Offset The front of boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat if...

Page 6: ...cable length 15 m 49 ft 3 in Antenna rotation speed 24 rpm and 48 rpm Max wind load 80 kn Temperature range From 15 to 70 C 5 to 158 F Humidity 95 at 35 C 95 F Water resistance IEC 60529 IPX6 protect...

Page 7: ...the table provided in the Power Cable Extensions section of these instructions to make sure the correct wire gauge is used Power Cable Extensions page 4 If the radar uses a voltage converter it may b...

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