Power Considerations
While you can turn the device on and off using the power key, the device will likely not be easily accessible to do
so. You should consider connecting a switch or one of the following to turn the GPSMAP 8700 device on and
off:
• A GRID
™
device
NOTE: A GRID 20 device will not turn the GPSMAP 8700 device on or off. Using the power key on the GRID 20
device will place the GPSMAP 8700 device into sleep mode.
• Another Garmin chartplotter
• A GMM
™
monitor
When power is applied to the GPSMAP 8700 device, the device will turn on. You cannot disable the auto power
on feature.
Garmin Marine Network Considerations
NOTICE
A Garmin Marine Network PoE Isolation Coupler (010-10580-10) must be used when connecting any third-party
device, such as a FLIR
®
camera, to a Garmin Marine Network. Connecting a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device
directly to a Garmin Marine Network chartplotter damages the Garmin chartplotter and may damage the PoE
device. Connecting any third-party device directly to a Garmin Marine Network chartplotter will cause abnormal
behavior on the Garmin devices, including the devices not properly turning off or the software becoming
inoperable.
This device can connect to additional Garmin Marine Network devices to share data such as radar, sonar, and
detailed mapping. When connecting Garmin Marine Network devices to this device, observe these
considerations.
• All devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network must be connected to the same ground. If multiple
power sources are used for Garmin Marine Network devices, you must tie all ground connections from all
power supplies together using a low resistance connection or tie them to a common ground bus bar, if
available.
• A Garmin Marine Network cable must be used for all Garmin Marine Network connections.
◦
Third-party CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors must not be used for Garmin Marine Network connections.
◦
Additional Garmin Marine Network cables and connectors are available from your Garmin dealer.
• The NETWORK ports on the device each act as a network switch. Any compatible device can be connected to
any NETWORK port to share data with all devices on the boat connected by a Garmin Marine Network cable.
Station Connection Considerations
This device can be set up in conjunction with other compatible Garmin devices to work together as a station.
When planning stations on your boat, observe these considerations.
• Devices earlier than the GPSMAP 8000 series and GPSMAP 8500 series cannot be used in a station.
• Although it is not necessary, it is recommended that you install all of the devices you plan to use in one
station near each other.
• No special connections are necessary to create a station, as long as all of the devices are connected to the
Garmin Marine Network (
Garmin Marine Network Considerations, page 5
• Stations are created and modified using the device software. See the owner's manual provided with the
device for more information.
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