Garmin VHF 115 Marine Radio User Manual

Garmin VHF 115 Marine Radio User Manual

Important Safety Information

WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the Chartplotter product box for product warnings and other important information. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you navigate.

To obtain the best performance and avoid damage to your boat, you must install the Garmin® device according to these instructions. Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, go to support.garmin.com for more information.

Software Update
You must update the Garmin chartplotter software when you install this device. For instructions on updating the software, see your Chartplotter owner’s manual at support.garmin.com.

Tools Needed

• Drill
• 4 mm (5/32 in.) and 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bits
• Masking tape
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Marine sealant
• 32 mm (1 1/4 in.) hole saw (optional)
• Cable ties (optional)

Mounting Considerations

• You must angle the transducer correctly for your selected mode to work properly.
• You must install the sonar module in a location with adequate ventilation where it will not be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• You should mount the transducer in a location where it will not be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.
• You should mount the transducer in a location where it is not behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake or discharge ports, thru-hull transducers, or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. Turbulent water may interfere with the sonar beam.
• You should mount the transducer as close to the center line of the boat as possible.
• When mounted farther from the center of the transom, a greater deadrise can cause the boat hull (1) to interfere with the sonar beam(2) and can cause inconsistent detection on the opposite side of the boat(3). The transducer is shown from behind.
  
• On single-drive vessels, you must not mount the transducer in the path of the propeller.
• On twin-drive vessels, you should mount the transducer between the drives, if possible.
• You should mount the sonar module in a location where the LEDs are visible, where the cables can be connected, and where the device will not be submerged.

Cable Considerations

You should use black electrical tape to secure the cable above and below the rotating joint. If you secure the cable with zip ties, do not over-tighten the zip ties. You should secure the cable above and below the pivot joint of your trolling motor. You should create a service loop at least 25 cm (10 in.) long in the cable, with the rotating joint centered on the loop.

NOTICE
Zip ties and cable clamps can over-tighten and damage or break the cable, or cause cable fatigue due to repeated rotation of the motor.

Routing the Transducer Cable

You should test-fit the transducer and cable before installation.

1. Allow a loose gap of at least 10 cm ( 4 in.) (1) above and 10 cm (4 in.) below the rotating joint (2) to create a loop (3) in the cable. The loop must be large enough to allow full rotation of the transducer in both directions. Allow a minimum of 25 cm (10 in.) of cable to cover the 20 cm (8 in.) section between mounting points.
   
2. Use black electrical tape (4) to secure the transducer cable to the shaft.
3. Test the full rotation of the trolling motor to ensure the cable clears the rotating joint and is not pulled tight due to tension during rotation.

Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor

NOTICE
You must secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other secure location during installation. Damage to the transducer cable wires or cable jacket can cause transducer failure.

1. Insert the hose clamp (1) through the slot on the trolling motor mount (2) until equal lengths extend on both sides of the mount.
   
2. Secure the hose clamp around the trolling motor(3).
   NOTE: Do not rotate the transducer.
3. Secure the transducer cable to the motor shaft or other secure location.
4. Route the transducer cable to the installation location of the sonar module while taking these precautions.
   • You should not route the cable close to electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference.
   • You must route the cable so it is not pinched when the trolling motor is deployed or stowed.
     NOTE: If necessary, for extra cable length you can connect an optional extension cable, available at buy.garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer.
5. Position the transducer to your desired angle.

Trolling Motor Mount Orientation
The orientation depends on which side of the trolling motor you have mounted the transducer on, and your desired field of view.

TIP:
No tools are necessary to change the orientation from forward to down. Turn the mount one click to change the orientation from forward to down.

Installing the Transducer on the Trolling Motor Shaft

NOTICE
You must secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other secure location during installation. Damage to the transducer cable wire or the cable jacket can cause transducer failure. You should mount the transducer as far from the motor as possible. You should use the included rubber insert on a 25 mm (1 in.) trolling motor shaft.

1. Using the included hex wrench, insert the M6 screws (1) and attach the shaft trolling bracket (2) to the transducer bracket (3) around the trolling motor shaft.
   
2. Secure the transducer cable to the motor shaft or other secure location.
3. Route the transducer cable to the installation location of the sonar module while taking these precautions.
   • You should not route the cable close to electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference.
   • You must route the cable so it is not pinched when the trolling motor is deployed or stowed.
4. Position the transducer to your desired angle

Trolling Motor Shaft Orientation
The angle of installation depends on the side of the trolling motor shaft you mount the bracket on, and your desired field of view.

TIP:
No tools are necessary to change the orientation from forward to down. Turn the mount one click to change the orientation from forward to down.

Mounting the GLS 10 Black Box Device

NOTICE
If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the pilot holes, use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened. Screws are included with the device, but they may not be suitable for the mounting surface. Before you mount the device, you must select a mounting location, and determine what screws and other mounting hardware are needed for the surface.

1. Place the black box device in the mounting location, and mark the location of the pilot holes.
2. Drill a pilot hole for one corner of the device.
3. Loosely fasten the device to the mounting surface with one corner, and examine the other three pilot-hole marks.
4. Mark new pilot-hole locations if necessary, and remove the device from the mounting surface.
5. Drill the remaining pilot holes.
6. Secure the device to the mounting location.

Installation Diagram

Power Cable Extensions

If necessary, you can extend the power cable using the appropriate wire gauge for the length of the extension.

Blink Codes

After the sonar module is installed, it turns on when the chartplotter is turned on. The color status LED on the sonar module indicates its operational status.

Calibrating the Compass

Before you can calibrate the compass, the transducer must be installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling motor to avoid magnetic interference, and deployed in the water. Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal compass. NOTE: To use the compass, you must mount the transducer on the transom or the trolling motor shaft. The compass may not work when you mount the transducer on the motor. NOTE: For best results, you should use a heading sensor such as the SteadyCast™ heading sensor. The heading sensor shows the direction the transducer is pointing relative to the boat. You can begin turning your boat before calibrating, but you must fully rotate your boat 1.5 times during calibration.

1. From an applicable sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Installation.
2. If necessary, select Use AHRS to turn on the AHRS sensor.
3. Select Calibrate Compass.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions

Specifications

Panoptix LiveScope LVS32 Specifications 

Panoptix LiveScope GLS 10 Sonar Module Specifications

Cleaning the Transducer
Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your device’s performance.

1. Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent.
2. Wipe the device dry.

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