Raymarine GA200 User Manual

GA200Installationinstructions
Warning:Switchoffpowersupply
Ensurethevessel’spowersupplyisswitchedOFF
beforestartingtoinstallthisproduct.DoNOT
connectordisconnectequipmentwiththepower
switchedon,unlessinstructedinthisdocument.
Warning:Potentialignitionsource
ThisproductisNOTapprovedforusein
hazardous/flammableatmospheres.DoNOTinstall
inahazardous/flammableatmosphere(suchasinan
engineroomornearfueltanks).
DeclarationofConformity
FLIRBelgiumBVBAdeclaresthattheGA200Antenna,part
numberA80589,isincompliancewiththeRadioEquipment
Directive2014/53/EU.
TheoriginalDeclarationofConformitycertificatemaybeviewed
ontherelevantproductpageatwww.raymarine.com/manuals.
EMCinstallationguidelines
Raymarineequipmentandaccessoriesconformtotheappropriate
ElectromagneticCompatibility(EMC)regulations,tominimize
electromagneticinterferencebetweenequipmentandminimize
theeffectsuchinterferencecouldhaveontheperformanceof
yoursystem
CorrectinstallationisrequiredtoensurethatEMCperformanceis
notcompromised.
Note:InareasofextremeEMCinterference,someslight
interferencemaybenoticedontheproduct.Wherethisoccurs
theproductandthesourceoftheinterferenceshouldbe
separatedbyagreaterdistance.
ForoptimumEMCperformancewerecommendthatwherever
possible:
•Raymarineequipmentandcablesconnectedtoitare:
–Atleast1m(3.3ft)fromanyequipmenttransmittingorcables
carryingradiosignalse.g.VHFradios,cablesandantennas.
InthecaseofSSBradios,thedistanceshouldbeincreased
to2m(6.6ft).
–Morethan2m(6.6ft)fromthepathofaradarbeam.Aradar
beamcannormallybeassumedtospread20degreesabove
andbelowtheradiatingelement.
•Theproductissuppliedfromaseparatebatteryfromthatused
forenginestart.Thisisimportanttopreventerraticbehavior
anddatalosswhichcanoccuriftheenginestartdoesnothave
aseparatebattery.
•Raymarinespecifiedcablesareused.
•Cablesarenotcutorextended,unlessdoingsoisdetailedin
theinstallationmanual.
Note:
Whereconstraintsontheinstallationpreventanyofthe
aboverecommendations,alwaysensurethemaximumpossible
separationbetweendifferentitemsofelectricalequipment,to
providethebestconditionsforEMCperformancethroughout
theinstallation.
Productdisposal
DisposeofthisproductinaccordancewiththeWEEEDirective.
TheWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)Directive
requirestherecyclingofwasteelectricalandelectronicequipment
whichcontainsmaterials,componentsandsubstancesthat
maybehazardousandpresentarisktohumanhealthandthe
environmentwhenWEEEisnothandledcorrectly.
Equipmentmarkedwiththecrossed-outwheeled
binsymbolindicatesthattheequipmentshould
notbedisposedofinunsortedhouseholdwaste.
Localauthoritiesinmanyregionshaveestablished
collectionschemesunderwhichresidents
candisposeofwasteelectricalandelectronic
equipmentatarecyclingcenterorothercollection
point.
Formoreinformationaboutsuitablecollection
pointsforwasteelectricalandelectronic
equipmentinyourregion,refertotheRaymarine
website:www.raymarine.eu/recycling.
IMOandSOLAS
Theequipmentdescribedwithinthisdocumentisintendedfor
useonleisuremarineboatsandworkboatsNOTcoveredby
InternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO)andSafetyofLifeatSea
(SOLAS)CarriageRegulations.
Warrantyregistration
ToregisteryourRaymarineproductownership,pleasevisit
www.raymarine.comandregisteronline.
Itisimportantthatyouregisteryourproducttoreceivefull
warrantybenefits.Y ourunitpackageincludesabarcodelabel
indicatingtheserialnumberoftheunit.Youwillneedthisserial
numberwhenregisteringyourproductonline.Y oushouldretain
thelabelforfuturereference.
Disclaimer
Raymarinedoesnotwarrantthatthisproductiserror-freeorthatit
iscompatiblewithproductsmanufacturedbyanypersonorentity
otherthanRaymarine.
Raymarineisnotresponsiblefordamagesorinjuriescausedby
youruseorinabilitytousetheproduct,bytheinteractionofthe
productwithproductsmanufacturedbyothers,orbyerrorsin
informationutilizedbytheproductsuppliedbythirdparties.
Technicalaccuracy
Tothebestofourknowledge,theinformationinthisdocument
wascorrectatthetimeitwasproduced.However,Raymarine
cannotacceptliabilityforanyinaccuraciesoromissionsitmay
contain.Inaddition,ourpolicyofcontinuousproductimprovement
maychangespecificationswithoutnotice.Asaresult,Raymarine
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andthisdocument.PleasechecktheRaymarinewebsite
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Applicableproducts
Thisdocumentisapplicabletothefollowingproducts:
Documentnumber:88092-3Date:08-2020

Raymarine GA200 Specifications

General

Type	GPS Antenna
Frequency	1575.42 MHz
Update Rate	1 Hz
Connector	TNC
Cable Length	10 m
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Humidity	Up to 95% RH
Weight	0.5 lbs
Operating Temperature	-25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F)

Summary

Safety Warnings

Switch Off Power Supply

Ensure vessel's power is switched OFF before starting installation. Do NOT connect/disconnect with power on.

Potential Ignition Source

Product not approved for hazardous/flammable atmospheres. Do NOT install in such areas.

Product Information

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration that GA200 Antenna complies with Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.

EMC Installation Guidelines

Guidelines for minimizing electromagnetic interference for optimal system performance.

Product Disposal

Dispose of product according to WEEE Directive for recycling hazardous materials.

IMO and SOLAS Compliance

Equipment intended for leisure marine boats and workboats not covered by IMO/SOLAS.

Warranty Registration

Register product ownership online at www.raymarine.com for full warranty benefits.

Disclaimer

Raymarine not liable for errors, product incompatibility, or damages from use.

Technical Accuracy

Information correct at time of printing; check website for latest updates.

Applicable Products

Details products for which this document is applicable.

Product Overview and Requirements

Product Overview

External antenna for improving GNSS reception on compatible MFDs, AIS, and VHF radios.

Antenna Compatibility

Lists Raymarine products compatible with the GA200 antenna.

GNSS Antenna Location Requirements

Guidance on selecting an optimal mounting location for clear sky view.

Antenna Cable Extension

Information on extending the antenna cable length up to a maximum of 20 m.

Cable Bend Radius

Maintain a maximum cable bend radius of 50 mm (2 in.) throughout the cable run.

Installation Guide

Pole Mounting

Instructions for mounting the antenna on a suitable pole with a 1 inch 14 TPI thread.

Surface Mounting

Instructions for mounting the antenna on a flat surface, with options for cable routing.

Connecting the Antenna

Steps to connect the antenna cable to a compatible MFD, AIS, or VHF unit.

Troubleshooting and Specifications

GNSS (GPS) Troubleshooting

Common causes and solutions for issues related to no GNSS fix displayed.

Technical Specifications

Details physical, environmental, and conformance specifications of the GA200 antenna.