Garmin GPSMAP 8500 Black Box Installation Manual download pdf (Page 4)

Connection Considerations

NOTICE

A blue rubber seal is included for each DVI port on the device.

This seal must be installed between each DVI port and DVI-

cable connector to avoid damage to the connectors.

When connecting the GPSMAP 8500 to power, to a GMM, and

to other Garmin devices, observe the following considerations.

• Although it is recommended to use the Garmin provided DVI-

D cables, high-quality third-party DVI-D cables may be used.

You should test the DVI-D cable by connecting the devices

before routing the cable.

• The GPSMAP 8500 should be connected to the same power

source as a connected GMM and GRID. If this is not

possible, the devices must be connected to the same

ground.

• You should make sure that the power and ground

connections to the battery are secured and will not become

loose.

• The GPSMAP 8500 can be controlled by touchscreen using

one of the possible two connected GMM devices.

◦ The GMM used to control the GPSMAP 8500 must be

connected to both the GARMIN MONITOR and MAIN

DVI-I VIDEO ports on the GPSMAP 8500 using a Garmin

Marine Network cable and a DVI-D cable.

◦ A GMM or other display connected to the MIRROR DVI-I

VIDEO OUT port will show the same image displayed on

the main GMM, but will not allow touchscreen control.

• Garmin Marine Network devices can be connected to any of

the NETWORK ports, except for the GARMIN MONITOR

port, which is reserved for use with the primary GMM.

• For easer cable routing, the power, NMEA

0183, and

Garmin Marine Network cables are packaged without the

locking rings installed. You should route the cables before

you install the locking rings.

• After connecting a locking ring to a cable, make sure the ring

is securely connected and the o-ring is in place so the power

or data connection remains secure.

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 prior to the GPSMAP 8000 series and GPSMAP

8500 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 (page 5).

• Stations are created and modified using the device software.

See the owner's manual provided with the device for more

information.

Connecting to Power

WARNING

When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line

fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product

damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse

must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In

addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate

fuse in place will void the product warranty.

Route the power cable to the power source and to the

device.

Connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal, and

connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.

Install the locking ring and o-ring on the end of the power

cable.

Connect the power cable to the device by turning the locking

ring clockwise.

Power Cable Extensions

If necessary, the power cable can be extended using the

appropriate wire gauge for the length of the extension.

Item Description

Fuse

Battery

6 ft. (1.8 m) no extension

Item Description

Splice

• 12 AWG (3.31 mm²) extension wire, up to 15 ft. (4.6 m)

• 10 AWG (5.26 mm²) extension wire, up to 23 ft. (11 m)

• 8 AWG (8.36 mm²) extension wire, up to 36 ft. (11 m)

Fuse

8 in. (20.3 cm)

Battery

8 in. (20.3 cm)

36 ft. (11 m) maximum extension

Additional Grounding Considerations

This device should not need any additional chassis grounding in

most installation situations. If interference is experienced, the

included grounding screw

can be used to connect the device

to the water ground of the boat to help avoid the interference.

Connecting a GMM to the GPSMAP 8500

One GMM can connect to the GPSMAP 8500 with touchscreen

control, and an additional GMM or third-party display can be

connected to the GPSMAP 8500 to mirror the primary display.

NOTE: These instructions only cover the video and data

connections of the GMM and third-party display. Consult the

instructions provided with your GMM and third-party display for

information regarding power connections.

Route a Garmin Marine Network cable and a DVI-D cable to

the primary GMM and the GPSMAP 8500.

Route a DVI-D cable to an additional GMM or an appropriate

cable to a third-party display (optional).

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