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Item Measurement

Description

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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
Maximum wind load

80 kn

Temperature range

GMR 420/620/1200 xHD2: From -15 to 70ºC 
(from 5 to 158ºF)
GMR 2520 xHD2: From -15 to 60ºC (from 5 to 
140ºF)

Humidity

95% at 35°C (95°F)

Water resistance

IEC 60529 IPX6 (protected against heavy 
seas)

Bearing accuracy

0.25 degrees

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.)

Input 
voltage 

From 10 to 32 Vdc

Fuse

Radar power cable, no voltage converter: 15 A
Radar power cable, with voltage converter (if 
applicable): 10 A
Voltage converter (if applicable): 30 A

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Summary of Contents for GMR 424 xHD2

Page 1: ...Considerations When selecting a mounting location observe these considerations It is highly recommended that the device is mounted out of range of people with the vertical beam width above head heigh...

Page 2: ...nting surface place the shoulder washers on the threaded rods and feed them into the mounting surface so they fit securely 4 Place the flat washers lock washers and hex nuts on the threaded rods 5 Tor...

Page 3: ...tage converter unit to properly power the device If your model is packaged with a voltage converter it must be installed in order for your radar to function If your model is not packaged with a voltag...

Page 4: ...are controlled with your Garmin chartplotter See the Radar section of your chartplotter s manual for operating instructions To download the latest manual go to www garmin com support Software Update...

Page 5: ...t Up or Down to adjust the offset Setting a Custom Park Position If you have more than one radar on your boat you must be viewing the radar screen for the radar you want to adjust By default the anten...

Page 6: ...protected against heavy seas Bearing accuracy 0 25 degrees Electrical Specifications Specification Measurement Minimum safe operating distance GMR 424 xHD2 100 W m 1 22 m 48 in 10 W m 3 90 m 154 in G...

Page 7: ...ble 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 be connected through an incompatible...

Page 8: ...2014GarminLtd oritssubsidiaries support garmin com TA 2013 1848...

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