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6.1 Operation instructions

For detailed operation instructions for your product,
refer to the documentation that accompanies your
display.

6.2 Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting information provides possible
causes and corrective action required for common
problems associated with marine electronics
installations.

All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and
shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and
quality assurance programs. However, if you
experience problems with the operation of your
product this section will help you to diagnose
and correct problems in order to restore normal
operation.

If after referring to this section you are still having
problems with your unit, please contact Raymarine
Technical Support for further advice.

GPS troubleshooting

Problems with the GPS and their possible causes and solutions are described here.

Problem

Possible causes

Possible solutions

Geographic location or prevailing
conditions preventing satellite
fix.

Check periodically to see if a fix is obtained in better
conditions or another geographic location.

GPS connection fault.

Ensure that external GPS connections and cabling are
correct and fault free.

External GPS antenna in poor
position.
For example:

• Below decks.

• Close proximity to transmitting

equipment such as VHF radio.

Ensure GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky.

“No Fix” GPS status icon is
displayed.

GPS installation problem.

Refer to the installation instructions.

Note:

A GPS Status screen is available within the display. This provides satellite signal strength and other relevant

information.

Summary of Contents for A80288

Page 1: ...GA150 Antenna Installation instructions English Date 05 2015 Document number 87230 2 EN 2015 Raymarine UK Limited ...

Page 2: ...ms Inc All other trademarks trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners This product is protected by patents design patents patents pending or design patents pending Fair Use Statement You may print no more than three copies of this manual for your own use You may not make any further copies or distribute or use th...

Page 3: ...ormation utilized by the product supplied by third parties EMC installation guidelines Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC regulations to minimize electromagnetic interference between equipment and minimize the effect such interference could have on the performance of your system Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC perfor...

Page 4: ... Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment Warranty registration It is important that you register your product to receive full warranty benefits Your unit package includes a bar code label indicating the serial number of the unit You will need this serial number when registering your product online You should retain the ...

Page 5: ...hat shown in the illustrations in this document depending on product variant and date of manufacture All images are provided for illustration purposes only Product documentation The following documentation is applicable to your product Description Part number GA150 Installation instructions Installation of a GA150 antenna and connection to a compatible MFD 87230 88038 GA150 Surface mount template ...

Page 6: ...obal Navigation Satellite System GNSS receiver D13078 1 The GA150 has the following features 10 m 33 ft fitted cable Low power consumption Surface or pole mountable Note When the Beidou GNSS becomes available a GA150 MUST be used in order to obtain reception Your MFD will also require a software update to enable support of the Beidou system ...

Page 7: ...also useful for any future additions or maintenance of the system The diagram should include Location of all components Connectors cable types routes and lengths 3 2 GA150 MFD compatibility The GA150 antenna is compatible with the following Raymarine LightHouse MFDs a Series a95 a97 a98 a125 a127 a128 eS Series eS97 eS98 eS127 eS128 Multifunction display software requirements The operation of this...

Page 8: ... bit of appropriate size 1 Adhesive tape 1 Note The appropriate drill bit size is dependent on the thickness and material of the mounting surface 3 4 Warnings and cautions Important Before proceeding ensure that you have read and understood the warnings and cautions provided in the Chapter 1 Important information section of this document ...

Page 9: ...ights or other structures that could block line of sight to the sky As low as possible to keep the antenna as stable as possible The more stable the antenna the more effectively it will track satellites and provide stable data As far as possible at least 1 m 3 ft from other antennae and electronic equipment Do NOT mount the antenna In any area where it could be stepped on or tripped over Up a mast...

Page 10: ...d cables high current carrying ac and dc power lines antennae Strain relief Ensure adequate strain relief is provided Protect connectors from strain and ensure they will not pull out under extreme sea conditions Cable shielding Ensure that all data cables are properly shielded that the cable shielding is intact e g hasn t been scraped off by being squeezed through a tight area Suppression ferrites...

Page 11: ...n details for your external antenna refer to the documentation that accompanied the antenna Antenna cable length The GA150 is supplied with a fitted 10 m 33 ft cable The length of the antenna cable can be extended if required The antenna cable length can be extended by up to 10 m 33 ft giving a total maximum cable length of 20 m 66 ft 50 ohm coaxial cable and reliable connectors offering protectio...

Page 12: ...ough the mounting surface drill a 19 mm 0 75 in center hole OPTION B If the cable is to be routed from the side of the antenna i e above the mounting surface remove the two plastic tabs 1 obstructing the cable channel If you do not remove these tabs before using the cable channel you could damage the cable D11638 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 T op view Underside view A B 2 Screw the two mounting studs 2 into th...

Page 13: ... 3 Route the antenna cable as follows i If you want to route the antenna cable directly down from the antenna option A feed it through the center of the pole mount adaptor and then down through the pole ii If you want to route the antenna cable out of the side of the antenna option B remove the two plastic tabs from the cable channel then feed the cable along the channel 4 Ensuring you do not trap...

Page 14: ...r unit please contact Raymarine Technical Support for further advice GPS troubleshooting Problems with the GPS and their possible causes and solutions are described here Problem Possible causes Possible solutions Geographic location or prevailing conditions preventing satellite fix Check periodically to see if a fix is obtained in better conditions or another geographic location GPS connection fau...

Page 15: ...d off 2 Wipe unit clean with a damp cloth 3 If necessary use a mild detergent solution to remove grease marks Physical specification Dimensions Diameter 95 mm 3 7 in Height 30 mm 1 2 in Height including pole mount adaptor 62 mm 2 5 in Weight Boxed weight 0 74 Kg 1 6 lbs Unboxed weight including cable 0 5 Kg 1 1 lbs Environmental specification Operating temperature 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F Storage...

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