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Specification Measurement

Input power

GMR 424 and 426:
• Typical: 55 W
• Max.: 160 W
GMR 624 and 626:
• Typical: 65 W
• Max.: 170 W
GMR 1224 and 1226:
• Typical: 90 W
• Max.: 125 W
GMR 2524 and 2526:
• Typical: 100 W
• Max.: 180 W

Pulse width

For pulse width information, go to the specifications 
tab for your radar model on 

www.garmin.com

.

*When it is transmitting, the radar should be located in a position 

on the vessel that is at least this far from people.
IEC 60936-1, clause 3-27.1, specifies the maximum distances 

from the antenna at which radio frequency (RF) levels can be 

expected.

Antenna Specifications

Specification

Measurement

Type

End-fed slotted waveguide

Horizontal beam width

4 ft. antenna: 1.8 degrees
6 ft. antenna: 1.1 degrees

Horizontal side lobes

-23 dB within ±10 degrees of main
-30 dB outside ±10 degrees of main

Vertical beam width

23º

Antenna gain

4 ft. antenna: 27 dB
6 ft. antenna: 29 dB

Polarization

Horizontal

Installation Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Causes

The radar does 
not turn on. The 
status LED is not 
on.

• The power cable may not be connected correctly 

to the device or to the battery. Check all 
connections.

• The inline fuse may have blown. Check the fuse 

and replace it if necessary.

• The wire gauge used to extend the power cable 

may be too small for the length of the extension. 
Check 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 be 

connected through an incompatible or third-party 
voltage converter. Use only the voltage converter 
supplied with the radar.

The radar is not 
available on the 
Garmin device or 
on devices 
connected to the 
Garmin Marine 
Network.

• The radar may not be powering on. Check the 

status LED.

• The device software may not be up-to-date. 

Update the software on the device or on the 
Garmin Marine Network.

• The network cable may not be connected 

correctly to the device or to the Garmin Marine 
Network. Check all connections.

• If a field-installable network connector was used, it 

may have been installed improperly. Check the 
connector.

The status LED is located on the product label, and can help 

troubleshoot installation problems.

Status LED Color 
and Activity

Radar Status

Solid red

The radar is getting ready for use. This should 
only stay red briefly before changing to flashing 
green.

Flashing green

The radar is operating properly.

Flashing orange

The radar software is being updated.

Flashing red

The radar has encountered an error. Contact 
Garmin product support for assistance.

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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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