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Panoptix

 PS21-TR

Installation Instructions

Important Safety Information

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

chartplotter or fishfinder product box for product warnings and 

other important information.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your 

vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the 

water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the 

responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you 

navigate.

 CAUTION

Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with 

these instructions could result in damage or injury.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask 

when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite 

side of the surface.

To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your 

boat, you must install the Garmin

®

 device according to these 

instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the 

installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, 

contact Garmin Product Support.

Software Update

You may need to update the device software when you install 

the device or add an accessory to the device.

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card

You must copy the software update to a memory card using a 

computer that is running Windows

®

 software.

NOTE: 

You can contact Garmin customer support to order a 

preloaded software update card if you do not have a computer 

with Windows software.

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

2

Go to 

www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html

.

3

Select 

Download

 next to the software bundle that 

corresponds with your chartplotter.

NOTE: 

The software download includes updates for all 

devices connected to the chartplotter. Select the correct 

bundle that corresponds to the chartplotter to be updated. 

You can select See All Devices in this Bundle to confirm the 

devices included in your download.

4

Read and agree to the terms.

5

Select 

Download

.

6

If necessary, select 

Run

.

7

If necessary, select the drive associated with the memory 

card, and select 

Next

 > 

Finish

.

8

Extract the files to the memory card.

NOTE: 

The software update can take several minutes to load 

onto the memory card.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a 

software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a 

memory card.

1

Turn on the chartplotter.

2

After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into 

the card slot.

NOTE: 

In order for the software update instructions to 

appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is 

inserted.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Wait several minutes while the software update process 

completes.

5

When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart 

the chartplotter manually.

6

Remove the memory card.

NOTE: 

If the memory card is removed before the device 

restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration 

today.
• Go to 

my.garmin.com

.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe 

place.

Contacting Garmin Product Support

• Go to 

www.garmin.com/support

 for in-country support 

information.

• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.

Tools Needed

• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 3 mm flat screwdriver

Mounting Considerations

• Placement of the transducer on a trolling motor depends on 

the type of trolling motor you have installed on your boat.

• You can mount the transducer on the motor of some 

electrically steered trolling motors, but you must make sure 

you can safely deploy and retract the trolling motor with the 

transducer attached.

• You must mount the transducer so it does not obstruct the 

motor from being placed in its storage cradle or prevent the 

motor from being stowed and deployed correctly.

• Mounting the transducer near strong magnetic fields 

interferes with the ability of the internal compass to measure 

the earth's magnetic field, and prevents calibration. Failure to 

properly calibrate causes some map features to be 

unavailable, and waypoints created in LiveVü Forward use 

the boat heading instead of the transducer orientation to 

calculate your position.

• You must mount the transducer as far from the motor as 

possible while keeping the transducer submerged. Placing 

the transducer on the barrel of the trolling motor or too close 

March 2016

Printed in Taiwan

190-01949-02_0B

Summary of Contents for Panoptix PS21-TR

Page 1: ...to the memory card NOTE The software update can take several minutes to load onto the memory card Updating the Device Software Before you can update the software you must obtain a software update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card 1 Turn on the chartplotter 2 After the home screen appears insert the memory card into the card slot NOTE In order for the software update instru...

Page 2: ...ge to the transducer cable wire or the cable jacket can cause transducer failure You should mount the transducer as far from the motor as possible Placing the transducer too close to the motor can prevent proper compass calibration Without successful compass calibration the chartplotter does not display direction and coverage area indicators but all other features function normally 1 Use the enclo...

Page 3: ... you can connect the device to the Garmin Marine Network and power you must mount the device on the trolling motor WARNING When connecting the power cable do not remove the in line fuse holder To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications In addition connecting the power cable wi...

Page 4: ...select Use AHRS 3 Select Calibrate Compass 4 Follow the on screen instructions Maintenance Cleaning the Transducer Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your device s performance 1 Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent 2 If the fouling is severe use a scouring pad or putty knife to remove growth 3 Wipe the device dry Anti Fouling Paint To prevent corrosion on metal h...

Page 5: ...ore the card is inserted 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Wait several minutes while the software update process completes The device returns to normal operation after the software update process is complete 5 Remove the memory card NOTE If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully the software update is not complete About the Transducer The transducer transmits and receives...

Page 6: ...e transducer mount 3 Using a 4 mm 5 32 in bit drill the pilot holes approximately 15 mm 19 32 in deep at the marked locations 4 Apply marine sealant to four of the provided 8 mm M4 mounting screws and attach the transducer assembly to the transom using the M4 screws and M4 lock washers TIP On boats with thinner hulls you can place a wood backing block inside the hull at the mounting spot to lessen...

Page 7: ...to the center line of rotation as possible tighten the hose clamps 4 Secure the transducer cable to the motor shaft or other secure location NOTE Ensure the trolling motor and transducer clear the boat during deployment and retraction 5 Route the Ethernet cable to the installation location of the network switch or to the back of the MFD while taking these precautions The cable should not be routed...

Page 8: ...td or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Panoptix is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin 2015 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries www garmin com support ...

Page 9: ...port to order a preloaded software update card if you do not have a computer with Windows software 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer 2 Go to garmin com support software marine html 3 Select Download next to the software bundle that corresponds with your device 4 Read and agree to the terms 5 Select Download 6 If necessary select Run 7 If necessary select the drive associate...

Page 10: ...ck The fairing block positions your transducer parallel to the water line for increased sonar accuracy You must measure the deadrise angle of your boat hull to mount the transducer at the correct angle Deadrise Angle Deadrise is the angle formed between a horizontal line and a boat hull at a single point You can measure the deadrise angle with an angle finder a protractor or a digital level You ca...

Page 11: ...er cable stem through the bottom half of the cut fairing block 2 Secure the cover plate to the bottom of the fairing block with the screws 3 Secure the M12 nuts to the bottom of the anti rotation bolts until no more than two threads are exposed between the M12 nut and the bottom of the fairing block 4 Insert the anti rotation bolts into the bottom half of the cut fairing block 5 Apply marine seala...

Page 12: ...tening the nuts to prevent damage to the hull 1 From outside the hull insert the transducer cable stem through the bottom half of the cut fairing block 2 Secure the cover plate to the bottom of the fairing block with the screws 3 Secure the M12 nuts to the bottom of the anti rotation bolts until no more than two threads are exposed between the M12 nut and the bottom of the fairing block 4 Insert t...

Page 13: ...t and the bottom of the fairing block 4 Insert the anti rotation bolts into the bottom half of the cut fairing block 5 Place the bushings on the anti rotation bolts and transducer stem 6 Apply marine sealant to the surface of the bottom half of the fairing block that must contact the hull 7 From outside the hull place the bottom half of the fairing block firmly against the outside hull The fairing...

Page 14: ...water based anti fouling paint to the hull of your vessel every six months NOTE Never apply ketone based anti fouling paint to your vessel because ketones attack many types of plastic and could damage or destroy your transducer Cleaning the Transducer Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your device s performance 1 Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent 2 If the foul...

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