{"product_id":"garmin-piedestal-radar-gmr-fantom-12x-partie-superieure","title":"GMR Fantom 12x radar pedestal, upper assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    The GMR Fantom 12x radar pedestal is the upper assembly of the Garmin GMR Fantom open array radar series, designed to house the main electronics and support the antenna. This component is critical for the proper operation and structural integrity of the radar system onboard. The GMR Fantom series, known for advanced technologies such as MotionScope and pulse compression, requires robust mounting and precise electrical connections, which this pedestal ensures. It is a replacement part for existing GMR Fantom 12x radar systems, maintaining the high-end navigation performance of Garmin, similar to other components in the Fantom range such as the GMR Fantom 4 or 6-foot antennas. Compared to enclosed radomes, the open array architecture, of which this pedestal is the support, generally offers better resolution and range, crucial for long-distance detection and target discrimination in complex marine environments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and System Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Installing the GMR Fantom 12x pedestal requires strict adherence to mounting considerations to ensure optimal performance and safety. The pedestal must be positioned above the vessel’s keel line, with minimal obstructions to the radar beam, and at a safe distance from personnel to avoid exposure to harmful radiofrequency (RF) emissions and electromagnetic interference sources. The assembly is mounted on a flat, robust surface, parallel to the vessel’s waterline. Specific tools are required, including a Phillips #2 screwdriver, a 6 mm hex key, a drill with 15 mm (19\/32 in) and 32 mm (1 1\/4 in) drill bits (optional for cable routing), a 17 mm (21\/32 in) wrench, and a torque wrench. Tightening must be precise: 14.7 N·m (11 lbf·ft) to secure the pedestal to the surface and 7.9 N·m (6 lbf·ft) to secure the antenna to the pedestal, to prevent damage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Requirements and Grounding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The electrical connection of the GMR Fantom 12x pedestal is critical for its operational reliability. It requires a 10 to 32 V DC power supply. The radar’s power cable includes a 15 A fuse holder that is essential and must never be removed. For installations requiring a voltage converter (note: only converters included or purchased from Garmin are compatible; older models or third-party units must not be reused), additional protection with a 30 A fuse is required between the converter and the vessel’s battery. Proper grounding of the pedestal (and the voltage converter, if applicable) is mandatory, using a 3.31 mm² (12 AWG) copper wire (not included) connected to a marine ground and the pedestal’s ground connector. Marine sealant must be applied around cable entries to ensure a watertight installation, protecting the internal electronics from the corrosive marine environment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55859045826900,"sku":"010-01364-20","price":4861.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/3274\/4788\/files\/main_5a5a95d6-8336-4d0b-931f-941e9f784466.jpg?v=1779186343","url":"https:\/\/skysat.fr\/en-gb\/products\/gmr-fantom-12x-radar-pedestal-upper-assembly","provider":"Skysat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}