Garmin GVN 53 Installation Instructions

GVN 53
installation instructions
WARNING
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in serious injury, re, or death.
• Do not attempt to install or service the GVN 53 unless you are a professional electronics installer. Installing or servicing the unit
without training and experience in electronic equipment and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the
risk of electric shock or other hazards.
• When extending ignition, battery, or ground wires, use automotive-grade wires or other wires with AWG 18 (0.75 mm
2
gauge) or
greater.
CAUTION
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage.
• Make sure to ground the unit to the chassis of your vehicle.
• Secure all wiring with cable clamps or electrical tape. Insulate unconnected wires; do not allow any bare wiring to remain exposed.
• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the vehicle or anything else that can conduct electricity.
• Do not expose the GVN 53 to water or other liquids. The GVN 53 is not waterproof.
June 2007 Part Number 190-00833-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

Garmin GVN 53 Specifications

General

Operating Temperature	5°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Operating Voltage	9.5 V to 25 V
Current Consumption	0.13 A typical at 13 V (Max 1.0 A at 13 V)
ACC off Current	60 uA typical at 13 V
Receiver	SiRF STAR III high-sensitivity GPS receiver
Frequency	1, 575.42 MHz
Acquisition Times	Warm: < 1 second, Cold: < 38 seconds, AutoLocate: < 45 seconds
Update Rate	1/second, continuous
GPS Accuracy	Position: < 10 meters, typical, Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS
DGPS (WAAS) Accuracy	Position: < 5 meters, typical, Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS
Antenna	External GPS antenna

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions	1 [3]/16" H x 4 [3]/4" W x 4 [5]/8" L (30 mm x 120 mm x 117 mm)
Weight	0.41 lb (184 g)