Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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NMEA 2000 Checklist
• For most Garmin chartplotters, select
Review
>
Generic Config
.
• For other Garmin marine devices, select
Config
>
Generic Configuration
.
3. Enter the following command:
“INSTANCE=”
4. After the command, enter a whole number between
1
and
253
, which indicates the engine number, followed by
Done
. For example,
INSTANCE=2Done
indicates that the adapter is associated with engine number 2.
To configure the gauge type if the menu option is not displayed:
When connected to a gauge, the GET 10 adapter gauge type is set to
auto Detect
by default, and the adapter automatically detects the type of
gauge it is connected to. When you troubleshoot the gauge-type setting, if the engine-tilt reading on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine
instrument changes with the engine RPM, the adapter may be detecting the wrong type of gauge.
1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GET 10 device.
2. Select an option:
• For most Garmin chartplotters, select
Review
>
Generic Config
.
• For other Garmin marine devices, select
Config
>
Generic Configuration
.
3. Enter the following command:
“GAUGETYPE=”
4. After the command, enter one of the following options:
• To automatically detect the gauge type, enter
0
, followed by
Done
. For example,
GAUGETYPE=0Done
.
• To indicate a one-coil gauge, enter
1
, followed by
Done
. For example,
GAUGETYPE=1Done
.
• To indicate a two-coil gauge, enter
2
, followed by
Done
. For example,
GAUGETYPE=2Done
.
Restoring Factory Default Settings
You will lose all custom configuration settings when you restore factory default settings.
1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GET 10 device.
2. Select an option:
• For most Garmin chartplotters, select
Review
>
Factory Defaults
.
• For other Garmin marine devices, select
Config
>
Factory Defaults
.
3. Select
Yes
.
GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter)
NotiCe:
This section provides specific configuration information for the GFL 10 adapter using your compatible Garmin display device. To
access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on your display device, consult the documentation provided with your display device.
Configuring the NMEA 2000 Fluid Type
You can indicate the type of fluid that is in the tank with which each GFL 10 adapter is associated.
1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GFL 10 device.
2. Select an option:
• For most Garmin chartplotters, select
Review
>
N2K Fluid Type
.
• For other Garmin marine devices, select
Config
>
N2K Fluid Type
.
3. Select a fluid type.
4. Select
OK
.
Configuring the Tank Number
If your boat has multiple fluid tanks, you can indicate which tank each GFL 10 adapter is associated with.
1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GFL 10 device.
2. Select an option:
• For most Garmin chartplotters, select
Review
>
Tank Number
.
