Càmera marina Garmin GC™ 245 amb muntatge de pont pla, model blanc

The Garmin GC™ 245 marine camera is a high-performance monitoring solution designed to integrate with Garmin navigation systems. Its main features include:

An adjustable lens module that can tilt down to 62 degrees and rotate 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.The ability to rotate the entire housing up to 80 degrees after mounting to the base plate, offering great orientation flexibility.A red dot on the lens to facilitate correct alignment.Inclusion of a GVAM 10 black housing that provides connectivity and power, featuring a 2-meter Garmin BlueNet™ cable and a 2-meter power cable.Compatibility with Garmin BlueNet and Garmin Marine Network technologies.

To install the GC™ 245 marine camera and its GVAM 10 black housing, you will need the following tools:

A 2.8 mm (7/64 in) drill bit suitable for the camera’s mounting surface. A 4.5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit suitable for the black housing’s mounting surface. A 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit to drill the camera’s mounting surface if you plan to route the camera cable internally (optional). An 8 mm (5/16 in) SMA connector torque wrench capable of tightening to 9 kgf-cm (8 lbf-in.). An 8 mm (5/16 in) wrench. A Phillips #2 screwdriver or bit. A 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 or equivalent marine-grade adhesive sealant.

For optimal viewing, install the camera with the lens pointing downward at approximately 35 degrees relative to the waterline. This ensures an adequate view of objects close to your vessel.

The adjustable lens module can tilt down to 62 degrees and rotate 90 degrees. A red dot on the lens indicates the top. When the camera is correctly installed, the red dot on the lens module must point away from the Garmin logo on the housing. Once the field of view is verified on the chartplotter screen, lock the camera in place by tightening the locking ring using the provided hex key.

When selecting a mounting location for the GC™ 245 camera and the GVAM 10 black housing, consider the following:

The camera must be mounted above the waterline.The black housing must not be submerged and should be installed in a well-ventilated area to prevent heat buildup.The black housing and its integrated network cable must be positioned at least 71 cm (28 in) away from noisy electrical sources (such as ignition wires) and other sensitive electronic devices.Ensure there is sufficient space for routing and connecting all cables.Use mounting screws appropriate for your hull material to avoid damaging it.

The GC™ 245 camera uses Garmin BlueNet network technology and is compatible with Garmin BlueNet devices as well as Garmin Marine Network devices.

If your boat is equipped with a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter, you must connect the black GVAM 10 box’s integrated Garmin BlueNet cable to an available network port on your Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or on a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch. If you are using only Garmin Marine Network devices, you will need to use a Garmin Marine Network adapter cable to connect the black GVAM 10 box to your network.

Yes, some cables can be extended:

The camera's coaxial cable (8 m included) can be replaced with a longer cable if the camera is mounted more than 8 meters from its black housing. A 25 m coaxial cable (reference 010-13026-02) is available from your Garmin dealer or at garmin.com.

The Garmin BlueNet™ cable integrated into the GVAM 10 black housing (2 m included) can be extended using an additional Garmin BlueNet cable and a Garmin BlueNet coupler.

The power cable integrated into the GVAM 10 black housing (2 m included) can also be extended if the housing is mounted more than 2 meters from your power supply.

Note that modifying (cutting or splicing) the supplied coaxial cables or using third-party coaxial cables is not recommended and may void the warranty.

Several actions can void the warranty of your GC™ 245 camera system:

Do not use cables and connectors supplied by Garmin when installing the system.Cut, terminate, or splice the coaxial cable.Do not tighten the SMA connectors on the cameras and the GVAM 10 black box to the torque values specified in the installation instructions.Connect the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place.Exposing the device to temperatures outside its specified operating or storage range for extended periods.

The Garmin GC™ 245 marine camera system packaging includes the following components:

The GC™ 245 marine camera.A 8-metre (26.25 ft) coaxial cable.The GVAM 10 black housing, which integrates a 2-metre (6.56 ft) Garmin BlueNet™ cable and a 2-metre (6.56 ft) power cable.Mounting screws (though it is recommended to use screws suitable for your hull material if the supplied ones are not appropriate).A pin spanner wrench for tightening the locking ring.Cartography chartplotters and power supply are not included.

The Garmin GC™ 245 marine camera packaging includes the following:

The GC™ 245 marine camera.An 8-metre (26.25-foot) coaxial cable.The GVAM 10 black housing, which integrates a 2-metre (6.56-foot) Garmin BlueNet™ cable and a 2-metre (6.56-foot) power cable.A spanner wrench for tightening the locking ring.Mounting screws (though it is recommended to use screws suitable for your hull material).Mounting templates for the camera and the GVAM 10 housing.Accessories not included are the GPSMAP® chartplotter and the power supply.

The GC™ 245 camera features an adjustable lens module and a rotating housing for maximum flexibility:

The lens module can tilt downward up to 62 degrees. It can also roll (rotate) 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.The entire camera housing can be rotated up to 80 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise after being mounted to the mounting plate.Once the desired viewing angle is set on the chartplotter screen, you must lock the camera configuration by tightening the locking ring using the provided hex key.

For installing the Garmin marine camera GC™ 245 and its black housing GVAM 10, the following tools are recommended:

A 2.8 mm (7/64 in) drill bit suitable for the camera’s mounting surface. A 4.5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit suitable for the black housing’s mounting surface. A 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit to drill the camera’s mounting surface for internal cable routing (optional). An 8 mm (5/16 in) SMA connector torque wrench capable of tightening to 9 kgf-cm (8 lbf-in), such as the KCR Products KCR-3125S-8 SMA (5/16) torque wrench. An 8 mm (5/16 in) wrench to hold an SMA coaxial connector. A Phillips #2 screwdriver or bit. 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 or equivalent marine adhesive sealant.

When selecting the mounting location for the GC™ 245 camera and the GVAM 10 black housing, consider the following points:

The camera must be mounted above the waterline.The black housing must be installed in a location where it will not be submerged and where it will have adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup.The black housing and its integrated cables must be routed at least 71 cm (28 in) away from noisy electrical sources, such as spark plug wires and other sensitive electronic devices.Ensure there is sufficient space for routing and connecting all cables.Avoid locations exposed to extreme temperatures, as this could lead to device failure and void the warranty.

To mount the GVAM 10 black housing, follow these steps:

Use the provided mounting template to mark the pilot holes on the mounting surface. Check the location of the marks and adjust if necessary. Drill the pilot holes using a 4.5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit suitable for the mounting surface material. Secure the black housing to the mounting surface using screws appropriate for the material, ensuring they are tightened properly. Ensure the housing is mounted in a non-submerged, well-ventilated area, and that cables are kept away from sources of electrical noise.

The required drill bit sizes for installation are as follows:

For the camera mounting screw holes: a 2.8 mm (7/64 in) drill bit.For the camera cable pass-through hole through the hull (if you choose this option): a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit.For the GVAM 10 black housing mounting screw holes: a 4.5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit.Ensure you use drill bits suitable for the mounting surface material of your boat.

The Garmin GC™ 245 camera uses Garmin BlueNet network technology and is compatible with Garmin BlueNet devices as well as Garmin Marine Network devices. The included GVAM 10 black housing ensures this connectivity.

For optimal performance and support of future updates, it is recommended to connect the GVAM 10 housing to the Garmin BlueNet side of your network whenever possible.

Yes, if your boat is equipped solely with Garmin Marine Network devices, you will need to use a Garmin Marine Network adapter cable to connect the GVAM 10 black box to your network.

If this adapter cable is not included in the product packaging, you can purchase it from your Garmin dealer (reference 010-12531-01) or on garmin.com/accessories/GMNAdapterCable.

Yes, according to the installation instructions, you must use the cables and connectors supplied by Garmin when installing the system. Using any other cables or connectors than those provided by Garmin will void your warranty.

No, it is strongly discouraged to cut, terminate, or splice the supplied coaxial cable. Modifying the coaxial cable can cause the system to malfunction. Failures caused by an extended or modified coaxial cable are not covered by the warranty.

If you need a longer length, you can purchase a longer coaxial cable (e.g., a 25 m cable, part number 010-13026-02) from your Garmin dealer or at garmin.com.

No, damages caused by extreme temperatures and their consequences are not covered by the warranty. It is critical to install the camera in a location not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions, whether in storage or during operation. Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside the specified range may result in device failure.

To ensure the Garmin GC™ 245 camera lens is correctly oriented, follow these recommendations:

A red dot marks the top of the lens to assist with orientation. When the camera is installed correctly, this red dot must point away from the Garmin logo on the housing. In some cases, it may be necessary to install the camera with the red dot facing downward and rotate the camera image on the chartplotter.

We recommend installing the camera with the lens pointing downward at approximately 35 degrees relative to the waterline to ensure an adequate view of objects close to your vessel.

After verifying the field of view on the chartplotter screen, you must lock the camera configuration by tightening the locking ring using the provided Allen key.

Note that if you rotate the lens module by more than 90 degrees, it will not lock into position and the camera will not maintain its orientation.