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GMR

 600/1200 Series Radar Installation Instructions

Properly install your GMR 600/1200 series radar according to the following instructions. 

If you experience difficulty installing the 

chartplotter, seek the assistance of a professional installer, or contact Garmin

®

 Product Support.

Before installing your GMR 600/1200 series radar, confirm that the package contains the items listed on the box. If any parts are missing, 

contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

 

WarnInG: 

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

 

WarnInG: 

The selected radar mounting location must be able to hold the weight of the radar and withstand any inertial forces.

 

WarnInG: 

The radar transmits electromagnetic energy. It is important that the radar is turned off or the DC power input is disconnected when 

personnel are required to come close to the radar to perform work on the radar assembly or associated equipment. Electromagnetic energy is harmful.

 

CaUTIOn: 

When the radar is transmitting, do not look directly at the antenna at close range, because the eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to 

electromagnetic energy.

 

nOTICe: 

When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of the drilling or cutting surface.

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. Keep the original sales receipt, or a 

photocopy, in a safe place.

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while installing your GMR 600/1200 series radar. In the USA, go to

 

 

www.garmin.com/suppor

t

, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.

In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to 

www.garmin.com/suppor

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 and click 

Contact Support

 for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by 

phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.

Needed Tools

For Installing the Radar:

#2 Phillips screwdriver
5 mm Allen wrench
Drill and drill bits
Wrench and socket set

For Installing the Optional Field-Installable RJ-45 Network Connector:

Knife
Pliers

15 mm wrench
AMP modular-plug hand tool and die set or compatible equivalent







March 2010 

190-01067-02 Rev. D 

Printed in Taiwan

Summary of Contents for GMR 1204

Page 1: ...smitting do not look directly at the antenna at close range because the eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy Notice When drilling or cutting always check the opposite...

Page 2: ...nna at which Radio Frequency RF levels can be expected GMR 604 100W m squared 67 in 1 7 m 10W m squared 217 in 5 5 m GMR 606 100W m squared 79 in 2 m 10W m squared 244 in 6 2 m GMR 1204 100W m squared...

Page 3: ...toward the bow the Front of Boat Offset setting on the chartplotter must be set to 180 Figure 4 To adjust the Front of Boat Offset on the chartplotter see page 7 To mount the radar 1 Skip to step two...

Page 4: ...series Voltage Converter Unit Sample boat fuse block Connecting the Voltage Converter to a Boat Fuse Block Installing the Power and Network Cables Route the cable as needed based on the type of mount...

Page 5: ...Radar to Power Through the Voltage Converter Connect the radar power cable red and black to the voltage converter output cable red and black using the supplied heat shrink crimp connectors After crim...

Page 6: ...anded Garmin Marine Network Example x x x x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Garmin GPSMAP 4000 5000 series chartplotter GSD 22 sounder unit To transducer Garmin GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter GMS 10 marine n...

Page 7: ...e PAGE key to switch to the Radar page 2 Press the Setup softkey to open the setup page 2 Using the ROCKER highlight the Advanced tab then the Antenna Size field and press ENTER 3 Select the correct a...

Page 8: ...s between devices When constructing a custom cable from bulk wire you must create both a Side A and Side B 5 Prepare the cable for plug installation Using a sharp knife insert the blade between the ca...

Page 9: ...d Die Set or compatible equivalent crimp the plug onto the wires following the recommended procedure of the crimp tool manufacturer 3 After the plug is crimped align the release tab on the plug with t...

Page 10: ...Instructions Unit Dimensions Model L GMR 604 1204 51 19 32 in 1310 mm GMR 606 1206 75 45 64 in 1923 mm 17 11 32 in 440 8 mm 7 7 8 in 200 mm 5 29 32 in 150 mm 5 33 64 in 140 mm 7 7 8 in 200 mm 12 11 3...

Page 11: ...amwidth 1 8 degrees Horizontal Sidelobes 23 dB within 10 degrees of main 30 dB outside 10 degrees of main Vertical Beamwidth 24 degrees Antenna Gain 29 dB Polarization Horizontal Input Return Loss Bet...

Page 12: ...age your boat s circuitry CAUTION Check with local authorities for any operational restrictions or licensing requirements that may apply while using this device CAUTION Do not use the GMR 600 1200 ser...

Page 13: ...R FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL...

Page 14: ...ne copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unau...

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