Garmin International Inc 01653 Manuel D’Utilisation

A01653/A01654 device

This connector is not available on a A01653 radio.

relocate the existing microphone on a A01654 AIS radio

Place the device in the cutout.

Secure the device to the mounting surface using the included screws 

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.

Install the decorative bezel by snapping it in place around the edges of the

device.

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended

to 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.
Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass and

overtightened. It is recommended to apply an anti-seize lubricant on the

screws before installing them.
You can mount the microphone hanger in a convenient location near the radio.

Select a mounting location for the microphone within reach of the

microphone cable.

Using the microphone hanger 

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 as a template, mark the pilot holes.

Drill the mounting holes using a 3 mm (

1

/

8

 in.) drill bit.

Secure the microphone hanger to the mounting surface using the included

screws 

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.

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Ground

connection

You can use the included grounding screw to connect the

device chassis to water ground, if needed (Additional

Grounding Considerations, page 3).

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Power, NMEA

®

0183, and

speaker wiring

harnesses

You must connect the device to a 12 Vdc power source

(Connecting the Wiring Harness to Power, page 3).

You can connect this device to a NMEA 0183 device using

this wiring harness to share DSC and GPS information

(optional) (NMEA 0183 Device Connections, page 4).

You can connect this device to a hailer horn using this wiring

harness (optional) (Connecting to a Hailer Horn or PA

Speaker, page 4).

You can connect this device to an external speaker using this

wiring harness (optional) (Connecting to an External Speaker,

page 4).

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VHF antenna

connection

You must connect the device to a VHF antenna (sold

separately) (Connecting a VHF Antenna, page 3).

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NMEA 2000

®

connector

You can connect this device to a NMEA 2000 network on your

boat to share DSC and GPS information (optional) (NMEA

2000 Device Connections, page 3).

Route the wiring harness 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.

This device should not need any additional chassis grounding in most

installation situations. If interference is experienced, the grounding screw on

the housing can be used to connect the device to the water ground of the boat

to help avoid the interference.

Mount the VHF antenna (sold separately) according to the installation

instructions provided with the antenna.

Connect the VHF antenna to the antenna port on the back of the radio.

If you are connecting this device to an existing NMEA 2000 network, the

NMEA 2000 network should already be connected to power. Do not connect

the NMEA 2000 power cable to an existing NMEA 2000 network, because only

one power source should be connected to a NMEA 2000 network.
If you are connecting this device to an existing NMEA 2000 network or engine

network by another manufacturer, you should install a NMEA 2000 Power

Isolator (010-11580-00) between the existing network and the Garmin devices.
If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you must connect it to the boat

ignition switch or through another in-line switch. NMEA 2000 devices will drain

your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly.
To connect this device to your existing NMEA 2000 network, you must

purchase a NMEA 2000 cable and connector.
If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the “NMEA 2000 

Network Fundamentals” chapter of the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 

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Compatible NMEA 2000 chartplotter or other device

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Ignition or in-line switch

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NMEA 2000 power cable

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NMEA 2000 drop cable

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12 Vdc power source

Installation Instructions

3

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Additional

microphone

connector

You can add an additional microphone (sold separately) or

(microphone relocation kit sold separately).