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GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions
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Use the Garmin GFL 10 adapter to adapt analog information provided by a fluid-level sensor
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on your boat to your NMEA 2000 network. The GFL 10 adapter allows you to observe
fluid-level information on compatible Garmin display devices connected to your NMEA 2000
network. For a list of compatible Garmin chartplotters and devices, visit www.garmin.com.
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Determining an Installation Location When you are selecting a location to install the GFL 10 adapter, consider the following: • During installation, you connect the GFL 10 adapter to the analog gauge (or directly to the fluid-level sensor), and to the NMEA 2000 network. Therefore: ◦ Choose a location that is within 173 in. (4.4 m) of the analog gauge (or the fluid-level sensor) to avoid splicing bare wires. ◦ Choose a location between the NMEA 2000 backbone and the analog gauge (or the fluid-
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Connection Type Wire Color Gauge or Sensor Terminal Analog Gauge Blue Sensor (S, G) White Gauge power (+, +12V, I, IGN) Yellow Unused Black Ground (-, , G) Red Unused Resistive Sensor Blue Sensor (S, G) White Unused Yellow Unused Black Ground (-, , G) Red Unused Warning: When connecting the GFL 10 adapter directly to the sensor on a fuel tank, make the connection to the sender on the tank before connecting the adapter to the NMEA 2000 network. This will reduce the risk of sparks near the fuel
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➊ ➊ GFL 10 adapter ➋ ➋ NMEA 000 device (not included) ➋ ➌ Drop cable (optional - not included) ➍ T -connector (one included) ➌ ➎ Existing NMEA 000 network ➍ ➎ Connecting the GFL 10 Adapter to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network Configuring the GFL 10 Adapter notiCe: This section provides specific configuration information for the GFL 10 adapter using your compatible Garmin display device. To access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on your display device, consult the documentation pr
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Configuring the NMEA 2000 Tank Capacity You can indicate the capacity of the fluid tank that the GFL 10 adapter is associated with. 1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GFL 10 device. 2. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > N2K Tank Capacity. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > N2K Tank Capacity. 3. Select the tank capacity. 4. Select Done. Calibrating the Fluid Level To use the GFL 10 adapter, you must calibrate the fluid level of the tank
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Troubleshooting the Gauge Type When connected to a gauge, the GFL 10 adapter gauge type is set to auto Detect by default, and the adapter automatically detects the type of gauge it is connected to. If the fluid-level reading on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, the adapter may be detecting the wrong type of gauge. note: The fuel level changes when the boat is moving. Test the gauge-type setting when the boat is not moving. To test the gauge-typ
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Configuring the GFL 10 Adapter if the Tank Number and Fluid Type Selections Are Not Displayed Depending on the version of software loaded on your Garmin marine instrument, the specific configuration options may not be displayed on the configuration screens. To configure the tank number if the menu option is not displayed: If your boat has multiple fluid tanks, you can indicate which tank each GFL 10 adapter is associated with. 1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GFL 10 device. 2. S
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Restoring Factory Default Settings When you restore factory default settings, you will lose all custom configuration settings except fluid-level calibration. 1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GFL 10 device. 2. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Factory Defaults. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Factory Defaults. 3. Select Yes. GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions
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Specifications Physical Weight: 12.85 oz. (365 g) 31 43 3 Size: (W × H × L) /32 × /64 × 3 /32 in. (24.7 × 17.0 × 78.6 mm) t otal Cable Length: 16 ft. (4.9 m) Case Material: Thermoplastic rubber (PCB overmold); PVC jacket (cable); PVC overmold (connectors/strain reliefs). Waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. t emperature range: From 5°F to 158°F (from -15°C to 70°C) Compass Safe Distance: 2 in. (5 cm) Electrical Power input Source: 9–16 Vdc from the NMEA 2000 bus nMea 2000 Power usage: 1 W max
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