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VHF 115/VHF 215/VHF 215 AIS SERIES

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Information

 WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other 
important information.

 CAUTION

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 avoid damaging the vessel.

Mounting Considerations

NOTICE

This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. The 
temperature range for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures 
exceeding the specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device failure. 
Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related consequences are not covered by the warranty.

When selecting a mounting location, you should observe these considerations.
• The location should provide optimal viewing as you operate your boat.
• The location should allow for easy access to all device interfaces, such as the keypad, touchscreen, and card 

reader, if applicable.

• The location must be strong enough to support the weight of the device and protect it from excessive 

vibration or shock.

• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device should not be installed closer to a compass than 

the compass-safe distance value listed in the product specifications.

• The location must allow room for the routing and connection of all cables.
• When flush mounting the device, the location must not be a flat, horizontal surface. The location should be in 

a vertical angle.
The location and viewing angle should be tested before you install the device. High viewing angles from 
above and below the display may result in a poor image.

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June 2021

Summary of Contents for VHF 115 Series

Page 1: ...elated consequences are not covered by the warranty When selecting a mounting location you should observe these considerations The location should provide optimal viewing as you operate your boat The location should allow for easy access to all device interfaces such as the keypad touchscreen and card reader if applicable The location must be strong enough to support the weight of the device and p...

Page 2: ...i gain antenna The antenna should be installed to maintain a distance of 2 48 m 97 64 in between the antenna and all people Bail Mounting the Device NOTICE If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel coat layer This will help to avoid cracking in the gel coat layer when the screws are...

Page 3: ...the mounting surface for cutting 3 Using a jigsaw or rotary tool cut the mounting surface along the inside of the solid line indicated on the template 4 Place the device in the cutout to test the fit 5 If necessary use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of the cutout 6 After the device fits correctly in the cutout ensure the mounting holes on the device line up with the pilot holes on the tem...

Page 4: ...oid cracking in the gel coat layer when the screws are tightened You can mount the microphone hanger in a convenient location near the radio 1 Select a mounting location for the microphone within reach of the microphone cable 2 Using the microphone hanger as a template mark the pilot holes 3 Drill the mounting holes using a 3 mm 1 8 in drill bit 4 Secure the microphone hanger to the mounting surfa...

Page 5: ...the device to a VHF antenna sold separately Connecting a VHF Antenna page 6 Additional microphone port You can add an additional microphone sold separately or relocate the existing microphone on a VHF 215 VHF 215 AIS radio microphone relocation kit sold separately Not available on VHF 115 radio models NMEA 2000 port You can connect this device to a NMEA 2000 network to share information optional N...

Page 6: ...sold separately according to the installation instructions provided with the antenna NOTE You can purchase a VHF extension cable Go to garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer 2 Connect the VHF antenna cable to the VHF antenna port on the VHF device 6 ...

Page 7: ...ed to the battery directly If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000 you should read the NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals chapter of the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products Go to garmin com manuals nmea_2000 Item Description Compatible NMEA 2000 chartplotter or other device VHF 115 VHF 215 VHF 215 AIS device Ignition or in line switch NMEA 2000 power cable NMEA 2000 drop cable 12 Vdc power source ...

Page 8: ...OTE If you connected this device to a NMEA 2000 with a GPS antenna you can use that antenna as a GPS source instead of installing a remote GPS antenna NMEA 2000 Connections page 7 1 Follow the instructions provided with the external GPS antenna to install it on your boat correctly 2 Route the GPS antenna cable to the back of the VHF 115 VHF 215 VHF 215 AIS device away from sources of electrical in...

Page 9: ...min device Item Description Power source Power cable NMEA 0183 device NMEA 0183 cable Item Garmin Wire Function Garmin Wire Color NMEA 0183 Device Wire Function Power Red Power Power ground Black Power ground Rx A In Purple Tx A Out Rx B In Gray Tx B Out Tx A Out Blue Rx A In Tx B Out Brown Rx B In If you are connecting to a hailer horn see Connecting to a Hailer Horn or PA Speaker page 10 If you ...

Page 10: ... Hailer Horn or PA Speaker You can connect a VHF 215 radio to a hailer horn or public address PA speaker not included to use the microphone or the handset to make announcements NOTE The VHF 115 models cannot be connected to a hailer horn Some VHF models include a foghorn feature as part of the public address system You can sound the foghorn through a hailer horn or a PA speaker To use the foghorn ...

Page 11: ... 75 cm 29 5 in Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71 Antenna connector S0 239 50 ohms Operating voltage 12 0 Vdc Wireless frequency 156 to 162 MHz 44 dBm 25 W maximum Standby current draw 350 mA Receive current draw 600 mA Transmit current draw From 2 0 A to 6 0 A from 1 W to 25 W Maximum antenna gain 9 dBi Antenna port impedance 50 ohms Internal speaker audio output power 1 W with 4 ohms at 10 distortion ...

Page 12: ...n Receive PGN Description 059392 ISO acknowledgment 059904 ISO request 060160 ISO transport protocol data transfer 060416 ISO transport protocol connection management RTS group function 060928 ISO address claim 061184 Single frame proprietary 065240 ISO commanded address 126208 NMEA request group function 126720 Fast packet proprietary 129026 COG and SOG rapid update 129029 GNSS position data 1290...

Page 13: ...e Description DTM Datum reference GGA Global positioning system fix data GLL Geographic position latitude and longitude GNS GNSS fix data RMA Recommended minimum specific Loran C data RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data 2018 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GHS is a trademark ...

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