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PANOPTIX

LIVESCOPE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Information

 WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the chartplotter 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.
To avoid possible personal 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 avoid damaging the vessel.

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, go to 

support.garmin.com

 for more information.

Software Update

You must update the Garmin chartplotter software when you install this device. For instructions on updating 
the software, see your chartplotter owner's manual at 

support.garmin.com

.

Tools Needed

• Drill
• 4 mm (

5

/

32

 in.) and 3.2 mm (

1

/

8

 in.) drill bits

• Masking tape
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Marine sealant
• 32 mm (1 

1

/

4

 in.) hole saw (optional)

• Cable ties (optional)

GUID-8ABE5659-3192-4519-8A48-66421E004620 v5

March 2021

Summary of Contents for PANOPTIX LIVESCOPE GLS 10

Page 1: ...ust 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 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 durin...

Page 2: ...l to interfere with the sonar beam and can cause inconsistent detection on the opposite side of the boat The transducer is shown from behind On single drive vessels you must not mount the transducer in the path of the propeller On twin drive vessels you should mount the transducer between the drives if possible You should mount the sonar module in a location where the LEDs are visible where the ca...

Page 3: ...rical tape to secure the transducer cable to the shaft 3 Test the full rotation of the trolling motor to ensure the cable clears the rotating joint and is not pulled tight due to tension during rotation Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor Assembling the Trolling Motor Barrel Mount Hardware 1 Align the top of the transducer with the top of the bracket 2 Using the included hex wrench attac...

Page 4: ...e the transducer 3 Secure the transducer cable to the motor shaft or other secure location 4 Route the transducer cable to the installation location of the sonar module while taking these precautions You should not route the cable close to electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference You must route the cable so it is not pinched when the trolling motor is deployed or stowed NOTE If...

Page 5: ...m forward to down Starboard side forward view Starboard side downward view Port side forward view Port side downward view Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor Shaft Trolling Motor Shaft Bracket Orientation The trolling motor shaft bracket features an 8 degree cant to reduce the effects of the trolling motor barrel interference with the transducer beam You must orient the arrow and the nar...

Page 6: ... or the cable jacket can cause transducer failure You should mount the transducer as far from the motor as possible You should use the included rubber insert on a 25 mm 1 in trolling motor shaft 1 Using the included hex wrench insert the M6 screws and attach the shaft trolling bracket to the transducer bracket around the trolling motor shaft 2 Secure the transducer cable to the motor shaft or othe...

Page 7: ...Starboard side downward view Installing the Transducer on a Transom Optional Spray Shield Accessory If necessary to reduce spray from the transducer you can install an optional spray shield 010 12406 00 Go to buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information Assembling the Transom Mount Hardware 1 Attach the transducer mount bracket to the transducer using the mounting screws and lock w...

Page 8: ...he marked locations 6 Apply marine sealant to the included 20 mm screws 7 Using the four 20 mm screws attach the transducer mount to the transom NOTICE When mounting the transducer be sure to secure all four corners of the mount with the included screws This is especially important on vessels that operate at high speeds If only the top or bottom holes are used the bracket may bend or break when th...

Page 9: ...surface Before you mount the device you must select a mounting location and determine what screws and other mounting hardware are needed for the surface 1 Place the black box device in the mounting location and mark the location of the pilot holes 2 Drill a pilot hole for one corner of the device 3 Loosely fasten the device to the mounting surface with one corner and examine the other three pilot ...

Page 10: ...le small connector to NETWORK port Water ground 7 5 A fast acting fuse NOTICE Do not remove the fuse Removing the fuse may cause the device to malfunction and will void the warranty Panoptix LiveScope GLS 10 power cable to POWER port Transducer cable to XDCR port Panoptix LiveScope LVS32 transducer 1 For chartplotter connections refer to your chartplotter installation instructions 10 ...

Page 11: ...ength of the extension Item Description Fuse Battery 9 ft 2 7 m no extension Item Description Splice 10 AWG 5 26 mm extension wire up to 4 6 m 15 ft 8 AWG 8 36 mm extension wire up to 7 m 23 ft 6 AWG 13 29 mm extension wire up to 11 m 36 ft Fuse 8 in 20 3 cm Battery 8 in 20 3 cm Maximum extension 36 ft 11 m 11 ...

Page 12: ...odule input voltage exceeds the maximum input voltage Transducer Settings and Operation For transducer settings and operation information see your chartplotter owner s manual Calibrating the Compass Before you can calibrate the compass the transducer must be installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling motor to avoid magnetic interference and deployed in the water Calibration must be o...

Page 13: ...he open source software license s used in this product go to developer garmin com open source linux 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 Wipe the device dry 2018 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin ActiveCaptain and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsid...

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