GPSMAP 3005C

& GPS 17

installation instructions
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July 2005 Part Number 190-00531-02 Rev.B Printed in Taiwan

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INTRODUCTION
The GPSMAP 3005C Multi-Function Display (MFD) and GPS 17 must be properly installed according to the following instructions for the best
possible performance. To complete the installation, you need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. These items
are available at most marine dealers. Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When
drilling or cutting, always check first to see what is on the opposite side of the surface. Mount the GPSMAP 3005C in a location that provides
a clear, glare-free view of the display and easy operation of the controls. If you experience difficulty installing the unit, please contact an
installation professional.

Mounting Knob

Bail Mount

Mounting Holes

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Surface Mount
Tools
• Drill and Drill Bit
• Screw Driver
• Pencil
• Mounting Hardware (not included)
NOTE: Mounting hardware (fasteners) not included. Mounting holes are 5/16" (7.9 mm)
in diameter.

To install the Bail Mount and unit:

1. Using the bail mount as a template, mark the location of the four mounting holes with
a pencil. Be sure to leave at least two inches of clearance behind the unit for the
wiring connector.
2. Using an appropriate size drill bit, drill pilot holes for the fasteners that you choose to
use.
3. Secure the bail mount to the surface with the fasteners.
4. Loosen the mounting knobs.
5. Slide the unit into the bail mount and tighten the mounting knobs.
Bail Mount

Mounting Knobs

PAGE

QUIT

ENTER
MARK

ADJ
MENU NAV
MOB

DATA
CNFG

Bail Mount FCTN

FIND

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Flush Mount
Tools
• Flush Mount Template
• Jig Saw
• Masking Tape
PAGE

• Scissors QUIT

• Drill ENTER
MARK

• Drill Bits—1/8" (3 mm) and 3/8" (6 mm)

ADJ
MENU NAV
MOB

DATA

• 1/16" (2 mm) Allen (Hex) Wrench

CNFG
FCTN
FIND

• Sockets
• Hammer
• Center Punch Flush Mount

To flush mount the GPSMAP 3005C:

1. Trim the Flush Mount Template for fit and tape in the desired location.
2. Using a Center Punch, indent the center of each mounting hole location.
3. Using an 1/8" (3 mm) drill bit, drill the four mounting holes.
4. Using a 3/8" (6 mm) drill bit, drill a hole for a location to begin cutting the mounting surface.
5. Using the jig saw, cut the mounting surface along the inside of the line indicated on the template. Be very careful when cutting this hole,
because there is 1/8" clearance between the case molding and the mounting holes.
6. Install the four mounting studs into unit by screwing the shorter, threaded section into the back of the unit. Use a 1/16" (2 mm) Allen
Wrench to tighten the mounting studs until the stop contacts the case. Be
careful not to overtighten as this may damage the mounting stud!
The studs have a reusable thread-locking patch pre-applied from the
factory.
7. Place the unit in position in the cut-out of the mounting surface.
8. Place washers over the mounting studs, then thread on one hex nut per
mounting stud. Tighten all four until the unit is snug against the mounting
surface. Install and tighten the second hex nut set on all four mounting
studs to lock the first set in place.

GPSMAP 3005C FLUSH MOUNT TEMPLATE

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DRILL THE 1/8" (3 mm)

MOUNTING HOLES
BEFORE CUTTING
Flush Mounting the GPSMAP 3005C

1. Trim the Flush Mount Template for fit and tape in the desired location.
2. Using a Center Punch, indent the center of each Mounting Hole location.
3. Drill the four Mounting Holes using a 1/8" (3 mm) drill bit.
CUT MOUNTING SURFACE ON 4. Drill a 3/8" (6 mm) hole for a location to begin cutting the mounting surface.
THE INSIDE OF THIS LINE
5. Cut along the inside of the indicated line. Be very careful when cutting this hole,
Be very careful when cutting. There is 1/8” there is 1/8" clearance between the case molding and the Mounting Holes.
clearance between the case and the

Stud
6. Install the four Mounting Studs into the unit by screwing the shorter, threaded section ���������

Hex Nuts Mounting Surface

mounting stud holes. If the cutout is tight, file
into the back of the unit. Use a 1/16" (2 mm) Allen Wrench to tighten the Mounting Studs
or sand the cutout to obtain the correct fit.
until the stops contact the case. Do not to overtighten the studs. The studs have a factory
applied thread locking patch.
7. Position the GPSMAP 3005C in the cut out of the mounting surface.
8. Place washers over the Mounting Studs, then thread on one Hex Nut per Mounting Stud.
Tighten all four until the unit is snug against the mounting surface.
Install and tighten the second Hex Nut on all four Mounting Studs to lock the first one
Washer
in place.

Drill a 3/8" (6 mm) hole

to start cut.

Flush Mount Template

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Installing the GPS 17

The GPS 17 can be flush mounted or installed on any standard 1" O.D. (Outer
Dimension), 14 threads-per-inch marine mount. When mounting the GPS 17, the ABOVE - BEST
cable can be run externally or through the mounting panel or through the center of Radar
the marine mount.
BELOW - OK 3'
The GPS 17 connects to the 18-pin Power/Data Cable on the GPSMAP 3005C
and provides the GPS/WAAS signal for the unit. If two or more GPSMAP Radar VHF Radio Antenna
3005C/3006C/3010C units are installed and networked, only one GPS 17 needs to
be installed. NOTE: Mount the antenna at least 3 ft away from
(preferably above) the path of any radar beam or a
To ensure the best reception, mount the GPS 17 in a location that has a clear, VHF radio antenna.
unobstructed view of the sky in all directions. Avoid mounting the GPS 17 where
it is shaded by the boat’s superstructure, a radome antenna, or mast. Sailboat
users should avoid mounting the unit high on the mast to prevent inaccurate BETTER
speed readings caused by excessive heeling. The unit provides more stable GOOD
BEST

readings if it is located nearer to water level. Mount the GPS 17 at least 3 ft SS JAYHAWK

away from (preferably above) the path of any radar beam or a VHF radio EMI

antenna. Temporarily secure the unit in the desired mounting location and test for
correct operation. With correct operation verified, permanently mount the unit. If
interference with other electronics is experienced, try a different location. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
from engine components
NOTE: Never paint the GPS 17 or clean it with harsh solvents.
Signal Interference

To flush mount the GPS 17:

1. Cut out the Mounting Template provided on page 12, and tape it on the selected mounting location.
2. Mark the center of each mounting hole by tapping the end of a center punch or pointed object with a hammer. If the cable is going to be
installed through the mounting panel, mark the center of the additional hole.
3. Drill the holes using the appropriate drill bit(s).
4. Align the GPS 17 over the mounting holes and fasten using M4 screws. The mounting threads in the GPS 17 are 8.10 mm deep, do not
use screws that thread into the GPS 17 deeper than 8 mm, or the case may be damaged.

Bottom of GPS 17
The GPS 17 can be installed with the coax through the panel
or on the outside of the unit. If the coax is run through the
panel, seal the outside exit area with marine sealant.
Mounting holes

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To attach the enclosed pole mount to the GPS 17: To mount the GPS 17 with cable outside mount:
1. Thread the cable though the pole mount. 1. Place the cable in the vertical slot along the side of the base of
2. Align the tab on the mount to the notch on the GPS 17. the unit.
3. Use the enclosed screws to secure the mount to the base. 2. Screw the GPS 17 onto the mount. DO NOT overtighten the
head. It is possible to over tighten the unit and cut the cable.
3. With the GPS 17 and mount installed, fill the remaining gap in
Attaching the Pole Mount to the GPS 17 the cable exit with a marine sealant.
4. Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference.

To mount the GPS 17 with cable through mount:

1. Position the mount in the desired location and mark the
approximate center of the mount.
2. Drill a hole large enough for the cable to pass through.
3. Slide the cable through the mount and screw the GPS 17 onto
the mount.
4. Fasten the mount to the boat.
5. Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference.

Attaching the GPS 17 to a Pole Mount

Align notch

Cable run externally

Cable run internally

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Wiring and Cables

The GPSMAP 3005C comes with an 18-pin Power/Data cable. Optional Garmin Marine Network components use specialized Garmin Network
Cables. For some installations, it may be necessary to drill 1.25" (31.7 mm) holes to route the connector end of the cables. Garmin rubber
grommets are provided to cover the installation holes (see below). Wiring instructions are found on the following pages. If you experience
difficulty installing the unit, please contact an installation professional.
The grommets may not be needed in some installations. The grommets do NOT create a waterproof seal. Apply a marine sealant after
installation to weatherproof around the grommet and cable. Additional grommets may be purchased from your Garmin dealer or direct from
Garmin. Be sure to test the system before installing the grommets.

Tools
• Drill
• 1.25" (31.7 mm) Paddle Drill Bit or Hole Saw
• Pencil
• Utility Knife
• Marine Sealant (Optional)
To install the Cable Grommet:
1. Mark the location where the Power/Data cable or Marine Network Cable is to route through.
2. Using a 1.25" (31.7 mm) Paddle Drill Bit or Hole Saw, drill the installation hole.
3. Refer to the diagram below for trimming instructions. Carefully trim the cable hole as needed.
4. Route the cable to the unit.
5. Spread the grommet apart at the split and place around the cable (see below).
6. Firmly push the grommet into the installation hole until it is seated. Apply marine sealant as needed to weatherproof the cable.

Use this hole (no trim) for the Power/Data,

Marine Network, or GPS 17 Cable

Split

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Power/Data Cable Wiring

The following pages contain several wiring diagrams. The first is a simple diagram showing the GPSMAP 3005C MFD using the 18-pin
Power/Data wiring harness and the GPS 17. If two or more GPSMAP 3005C/3006C/3010C units are installed and networked, only one GPS
17 antenna needs to be installed. Next are wiring diagram examples showing the GPSMAP 3005C using the 18-pin Power/Data wiring harness
interfacing with a variety of different equipment. Refer to the wiring diagram that best suits your needs. For third-party devices, be sure to refer
to the wiring guidelines included with that equipment. Use 22 AWG (18 AWG for the Red and Black wires), shielded, twisted-pair wiring for
extended runs of wire. Solder all connections and seal the connection with heat shrink tubing. If networking two or more MFDs, NMEA devices
only need to be attached to one MFD on the network. A pinout of the cable is shown below.
The GPSMAP 3005C Power/Data cable has three I/O (Input/Output) ports.
Port 1 —communicates with other NMEA-compliant devices, such as VHF radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, PCs, or Garmin Sounder
Modules. You can input one NMEA device to each port, and output in parallel to three NMEA devices per port.
Port 2—is reserved for use with Garmin Sounder Modules or NMEA devices.
Port 3—is reserved for use with the Garmin GPS 17 GPS/WAAS antenna.
The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: Garmin proprietary Sonar Module and NMEA 0183 version 3.01. The
following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 and later output:
Approved Sentences—GPBWC, GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRMB, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, and GPXTE.
Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ.
The unit also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence, DSC, and sonar NMEA input with support for the DPT, MTW, VHW,
HDG, and HDM sentences. The unit interface must be set to NMEA In/NMEA Out.

Power/Data (NMEA) Cable

2 1
6 5 4 3
Documentation concerning NMEA & RTCM formats 11 10 9 8 7
and sentences are available for purchase from: 15 14 13 12
18 17 16
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)
Seven Riggs Avenue
Severna Park, MD 21146 Cable End View
U.S.A. PIN # COLOR FUNCTION
www.nmea.org 1 N/C
2 N/C
3 N/C
4 WHITE/BROWN PORT 2 DATA IN
5 WHITE/BLUE PORT 2 DATA OUT
6 ORANGE ACCESSORY ON
7 N/C
8 N/C
9 N/C
10 N/C
11 YELLOW ALARM LOW
12 N/C
13 WHITE PORT 3 DATA IN
14 GREEN PORT 3 DATA OUT
15 RED DC POWER INPUT
16 BROWN PORT 1 DATA IN
17 BLUE PORT 1 DATA OUT
18 BLACK GROUND (POWER/DATA)

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GPS 17
GPS/WAAS SENSOR

+
BATTERY
-
10-35 VOLTS DC
WIRE WIRE
COLOR COLOR
FUSE FUSE
2A 1A
GARMIN RED RED (POWER)
GPSMAP 3005C BLACK BLACK (GROUND)

ORANGE YELLOW (ON)

GREEN BLUE (DATA IN)

> >
WHITE WHITE (DATA OUT)
> >

+
BATTERY
-
10-35 VOLTS DC
WIRE WIRE
COLOR TYPE
FUSE
GARMIN 2A RED POWER
GPSMAP 3005C NMEA DEVICE
BLACK GROUND
WITH SONAR OUTPUT/
BLUE (PORT 1) NMEATX/RX - VHF RADIO WITH
> DSC
BROWN (PORT 1)
> NMEA RX +
>
WHITE/BLUE (PORT 2) OR NMEATX +
> >
WHITE/BROWN (PORT 2)
>

+
BATTERY
-
10-35 VOLTS DC
WIRE WIRE
COLOR TYPE
FUSE
GARMIN 2A RED POWER
GPSMAP 3005C NMEA DEVICE/
BLACK GROUND
AUTOPILOT
NMEA RX - (INPUT ONLY)
BLUE (PORT 1)
>
OR NMEA RX + >
WHITE/BLUE (PORT 2)
>

+
BATTERY
- DB-9 SERIAL
10-35 VOLTS DC PC CONNECTOR*
WIRE DB-9 PIN�
COLOR NUMBERS
FUSE
GARMIN 2A RED 1 6
GPSMAP 3005C 2
BLACK PIN 5: GROUND (SG) 7
3
8
BROWN PIN 3:TRANSMIT (TxD) 4
> 9
5
BLUE PIN 2: RECEIVE (RxD)
>
* Note: DB-9 connectors normally have pin numbers printed next to each pin. End View

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Optional Alarm Wiring

The GPSMAP 3005C has an alarm circuit that can be used with a lamp, a horn, or both to alert you when the unit displays a message. The alarm
circuit pulls low when the alarm sounds. The alarm does not have to be wired for the unit to function. The maximum current is 100 milliamps. A
switch or relay can be used to select between visual and audible alerts.

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Garmin Marine Network

The Garmin Marine Network is a waterproof Ethernet-based system that allows Multi-Function Displays (MFD) to communicate with sensors
and other MFDs over the network. Waterproof RJ-45 connections allow for simple installation and high-speed connectivity. For a simple
installation with one MFD and one sensor, the two devices can be directly connected with a Garmin Marine Network Cable. If more than
two MFDs are installed, a Garmin Marine Network Port Expander (GMS 10) is needed to expand the network. If two or more GPSMAP
3005C/3006C/3010C units are installed and networked, only one GPS 17 antenna needs to be installed. You can add up to five total devices
to the Network Port Expander. If more than five are needed, you can add more Network Port Expanders to the network. This network is NOT
compatible with PC networks. Do NOT attach PC devices to the Garmin Marine Network. Some examples of the Garmin Marine Network
are included below. Refer to the individual installation instructions for the individual sensors. Additional Garmin Network Cables are available
from your Garmin dealer or direct from Garmin.

GPS 17

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GPSMAP 3005C GPSMAP 3005C
MFD MFD

Two MFD Network

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Final Wiring Connection

After all the wiring is complete, the cables are attached on the backside of the GPSMAP 3005C MFD. If the MFD is not being networked, be
sure to firmly affix the weather cap over the open connector to limit corrosion of the contacts. The connection ports are labeled on the back of
the MFD.

To install the Power/Data and Network Cables:

1. Align the notch and locking ring tab on the black Power/Data cable with the black POWER/NMEA port on the back of the unit. Carefully
press the cable in until it is firmly seated. Do not force the cable, as this may damage the pins!
2. When the cable is seated, turn the locking ring clockwise until it stops.
3. If networking the MFD with the Garmin Marine Network, insert the RJ-45 connector into the NETWORK port on the back of the unit and
screw the locking ring in clockwise until it is firmly seated.
With power applied to the circuit, test the installation by pressing the POWER key on the front of the unit. See the GPSMAP 3005C Owner’s
Manual for instructions on initializing the receiver.

Connection Ports

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FLUSH MOUNT DRILLING TEMPLATE

Drill using a
11/64” or 4.5 mm
drill bit

Dill this 3/4” or 19 mm

hole if the coax is
going to be installed
through the mounting
panel
 © Copyright 2004-2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

Garmin International, Inc.

1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.

Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan

www.garmin.com

Part Number 190-00531-02 Rev. B