GARMIN GPSMAP 9500 Black Box Installation Guide

GARMIN GPSMAP 9500 Black Box

Specifications

• Model: GPSMAP 9500 Black Box Device
• Connector View: POWER NETWORK USB HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT
• Status LED: Indicates power status
• Power: Power ground and Power button
• Connections: AUDIO USB DRD CVBS IN NMEA 2000 J1939

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting the GPSMAP 9500 Black Box Device

1. Check mounting location and ensure proper alignment.
2. Mark pilot-hole locations for mounting.
3. Drill pilot holes and secure the device to the mounting location.

Connecting to Power

1. If needed, use a power cable extension with appropriate wire gauge.
2. Connect the red power wire to the ignition or manual switch, then to the positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal or ground.

Additional Grounding Consideration
If interference occurs, use the grounding screw on the housing to connect the device to the water ground of the boat.

Third-Party Touchscreen Connection Considerations
Use the provided cables to connect the GPSMAP chartplotter to a third-party touchscreen monitor. Install additional input devices if needed for non- touchscreen monitors.

NMEA 2000 Considerations:
Ensure compatibility with NMEA 2000 devices and follow the instructions for proper connection and control.

Remote Input Device Connection and Control
If not using a touchscreen monitor, install a GRID 20 remote input device to interact with and control the chartplotter. Follow provided installation instructions and pair with the chartplotter.

FAQ

Q: Do I need additional chassis grounding for the GPSMAP 9500 Black Box Device?
A: In most cases, additional chassis grounding is not needed. However, if interference occurs, use the grounding screw on the housing to connect to the water ground of the boat.

GPSMAP® 9500

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Information

WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. Connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place voids the product warranty.
Failure to install this device according to these instructions could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor product performance.

CAUTION

• To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
• To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device and vessel, disconnect the vessel’s power supply before beginning to install the device.
• To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device or vessel, before applying power to the device, make sure that it has been properly grounded, following the instructions in the guide.
• To avoid possible personal injury or damage to this device and vessel, only install this device when the vessel is on land, or when properly secured and docked in calm water conditions.

NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.

Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, contact Garmin® Product Support.

Contacting Garmin Support

• Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, and customer support.
• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.

Software Update
You may need to update the chartplotter software after installation. For the instructions on how to update the software, see the owner’s manual at garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP9500.

Connector View

                    Status LED

POWER| Power cable connection
NETWORK| Garmin BlueNet™ network ports ( Garmin BlueNet Network Considerations , page 5)
USB| USB-C®   to connect a compatible Garmin card reader1.
HDMI IN 1| HDMI®   input compatible with HDMI devices up to 4K at 60 fps
HDMI IN 2| HDMI input compatible with HDMI devices up to 4K at 30 fps
HDMI OUT| HDMI out to connect the chartplotter to a monitor. Required for device functionality.
| Power ground
Power button
AUDIO| Audio out
USB DRD| Dual-Role-Data (DRD) USB-C that can be configured as either a host or a client.
CVBS IN| Composite video in
NMEA 2000| NMEA 2000®   network
J1939| J1939 network

Tools Needed

• Drill
• Drill bits appropriate for the surface and hardware (3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit for included screws)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Pencil

Mounting Considerations

NOTICE
This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related consequences are not covered by the warranty.

• You must mount the device in a location where it will not be submerged.
• You must mount the device in a location with adequate ventilation so it does not trap heat.
• You must mount the device at least 2.54 cm (1 in.) from cables and other potential sources of interference.
• You must mount the device in a location that allows room for the routing and connection of all cables.

Mounting the GPSMAP 9500 Black Box Device

NOTICE
If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the pilot holes, 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.

NOTE: Screws are included with the device, but they may not be suitable for the mounting surface.
Before you mount the device, you must select a mounting location, and determine what screws and other mounting hardware are needed for the surface.

1. Place the black box device in the mounting location, and mark the location of the pilot holes.
2. Drill a pilot hole for one corner of the device.
3. Loosely fasten the device to the mounting surface with one corner, and examine the other three pilot-hole marks.
4. Mark new pilot-hole locations if necessary, and remove the device from the mounting surface.
5. Drill the remaining pilot holes.
6. Secure the device to the mounting location.

Connection Considerations
When connecting this device to power and to other Garmin devices, you should observe these considerations.

• The power and ground connections to the battery must be checked to make sure they are secured and cannot become loose.
• The cables may be packaged without the locking rings installed. The cables should be routed before the locking rings are installed.
• After installing a locking ring on a cable, you should make sure the ring is securely connected and the o-ring is in place so the power or data connection remains secure.

Connecting to Power

WARNING
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. Connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place voids the product warranty.

You should connect the red wire to the power source through the ignition or another manual switch to turn the device on and off.

1. Route the power cable to the power source.
   If necessary, you can extend the power cable (Power Cable Extensions, page 4).

2. Connect the red power wire to the ignition or another manual switch, and connect the switch to the positive (+) battery terminal if necessary.

3. Connect the black wire to the negative (−) battery terminal or to ground.

Additional Grounding Consideration
This device should not need additional chassis grounding in most installation situations. If you experience interference, you can use the grounding screw on the housing to connect the device to the water ground of the boat to help avoid the interference.

Power Cable Extensions
If necessary, the power cable can be extended using the appropriate wire gauge for the length of the extension.

    1      Splice

2

• Up to 4.6 m (15 ft.): 10 AWG (5.26 mm2) extension wire
• Up to 7 m (23 ft.): 8 AWG (8.36 mm2) extension wire
• •    Up to 11 m (36 ft.): 6 AWG (13.29 mm2) extension wire

   3        Fuse (10 A, 42 V fast-acting)
       4    20.3 cm (8 in.)
     5      Battery
       6    20.3 cm (8 in.)
      7     11 m (36 ft.) maximum extension

Power Considerations
While you can turn the device on and off using the power key, the device will likely not be easily accessible to do so. You should consider connecting a switch or one of the following to turn the GPSMAP 9500 device on and off:

• A GRID™ device
  NOTE : A GRID 20 device will not turn the GPSMAP 9500 device on or off. Using the power key on the GRID 20 device will place the GPSMAP 9500 device into sleep mode.

• Another Garmin chartplotter

• A GMM™ monitor

When power is applied to the GPSMAP 9500 device, the device will turn on. You cannot disable the auto power on feature.

Garmin BlueNet Network Considerations
This device can connect to additional Garmin devices to share data such as radar, sonar, and detailed mapping using Garmin BlueNet technology. For more information about Garmin BlueNet technology, including best practices for properly constructing a network that contains both Garmin BlueNet devices and legacy Garmin Marine Network devices, go to garmin.com/manuals/bluenet.
When connecting Garmin BlueNet devices and legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to this device, observe these considerations.

• The NETWORK ports on the device each act as a Garmin BlueNet network switch. Any Garmin BlueNet device can connect to any NETWORK port to share data with all devices on the boat connected by a Garmin BlueNet cable.
• You can connect legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to this device if you install a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway.
• All devices connected to the Garmin BlueNet network must be connected to the same ground. If multiple power sources are used for Garmin BlueNet network devices, you must tie all ground connections from all power supplies together using a low resistance connection or tie them to a common ground bus bar, if available.
• You must use a Garmin BlueNet network cable for all Garmin BlueNet network connections.
  • You must not use third-party CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors for Garmin BlueNet network connections.
  • Additional Garmin BlueNet cables and connectors are available from your Garmin dealer or from garmin.com.

Station Connection Considerations
This device can be set up in conjunction with other compatible Garmin devices to work together as a station. When planning stations on your boat, observe these considerations.

• Devices earlier than the GPSMAP 8000 series and GPSMAP 8500 series cannot be used in a station.
• Although it is not necessary, it is recommended that you install all of the devices you plan to use in one station near each other.
• All of the devices you plan to use in stations must be connected to the Garmin BlueNet network (Garmin BlueNet Network Considerations, page 5). No additional, special connections are necessary.
• Stations are created and modified using the device software. See the device owner’s manual for more information.

Third-Party Touchscreen Connection Considerations
When connecting a third-party touchscreen to view and control the GPSMAP 9500 device, you must observe these considerations.

• The video data is sent over the HDMI connection.
• The touch data is sent over the USB connection.

Devices

Connections

NOTE: If the monitor is not a touchscreen, you should install a GRID remote input device or a GRID 20 remote input device so you can interact with the chartplotter.

NMEA 2000 Considerations

NOTICE
If you are connecting to an existing NMEA 2000 network, identify the NMEA 2000 power cable. Only one NMEA 2000 power cable is required for the NMEA 2000 network to operate properly.
A NMEA 2000 Power Isolator (010-11580-00) should be used in installations where the existing NMEA 2000 network manufacturer is unknown.

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.

This device can connect to a NMEA 2000 network on your boat to share data from NMEA 2000 compatible devices such as a GPS antenna or a VHF radio. The included NMEA 2000 cables and connectors allow you to connect the device to your existing NMEA 2000 network. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network you can create a basic one using cables from Garmin.
This device is not powered through the NMEA 2000 network. You must connect the device to a power source (Connecting to Power, page 4).
If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products at garmin.com/manuals/nmea_2000.
The port labeled NMEA 2000 is used to connect the device to a standard NMEA 2000 network.

         1        NMEA 2000 compatible Garmin device
       2          GPS antenna
          3       Ignition or in-line switch
           4      NMEA 2000 power cable
          5       NMEA 2000 drop cable
           6      12 Vdc power source
         7        NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable
        8         NMEA 2000 T-connector
            9     NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable

Remote Input Device Connection and Control
If you do not connect the chartplotter to a touchscreen monitor, you can install a GRID 20 remote input device (sold separately) to interact with and control the chartplotter.
You should follow the installation instructions provided with the remote input device to install it on the vessel and connect it to the same NMEA 2000 network as the chartplotter. After connecting the remote input device, you must perform a procedure to pair it with the chartplotter.

Pairing the GRID 20 Device with the Chartplotter

1. On the GRID 20 device connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the chartplotter, hold until the device beeps.
   A GRID™ Pairing page opens on all of the chartplotters on the network.

2. Press repeatedly on the GRID20 device until Add is highlighted on the chartplotter you want to control with the GRID 20 device.

3. Press the knob to confirm.

J1939 Engine Network Connection Considerations

NOTICE
You must use a Garmin GPSMAP J1939 accessory cable when connecting the chartplotter to the J1939 engine network to prevent corrosion due to moisture. Using a different cable voids your warranty.

If you have an existing engine network on your boat, it should already be connected to power. Do not add any additional power supply.

This chartplotter can connect to an engine network on your boat to read data from compatible devices such as certain engines. The engine network follows a standard and uses proprietary messages.
You should consult the manufacturer of your engine or engine network when connecting the chartplotter. Some manufacturers may have requirements you must follow when connecting to avoid unexpected behavior.
The port labeled J1939 is used to connect the device to the existing engine network. You must route the cable within 6 m (20 ft.) of the engine network backbone.
The Garmin GPSMAP J1939 accessory cable requires connection to a power source and proper termination. For more information on connecting to your engine network, see the manufacturer’s engine documentation.

HDMI Video Considerations

NOTICE
To prevent corrosion due to moisture, you must use Garmin GPSMAP accessory cables when connecting the chartplotter to the video source or display. Do not connect a media player stick directly into the back of the chartplotter. Using different cables or connecting a media player stick into the back of the chartplotter voids your warranty.

Through the HDMI OUT port, you can display the video on screen, such as a television or monitor.
The GPSMAP 9500 chartplotter allows video input from HDMI video sources, such as a Chromecast™ device or a Blu-Ray™ player, and you can view video on a monitor connected to the HDMI OUT port. You can view protected HDMI content (HDCP content) on an external monitor that supports industry HDCP standards, but are limited with how you can view that content on additional devices across the Garmin BlueNet network and across the Garmin Marine Network.

HDMI video is shared across the Garmin BlueNet network and across the Garmin Marine Network, but it is
not shared across the NMEA 2000 network. HDCP content cannot be shared across the Garmin network to GPSMAP 8000 series or older chartplotters. HDCP content can be shared by a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter only to other GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters connected to the Garmin BlueNet network.

The Garmin GPSMAP HDMI accessory cable is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables.
You can use an adapter cable to power a media player stick using a USB port on the chartplotter. The USB port on a GPSMAP 8000 series chartplotter and the USB DRD port on a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter can supply up to 2.5 W to power a media player stick. The USB port on a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter can supply up to 4.5 W to power a media player stick
You must make all cable connections in a dry environment.

Devices

        1       HDMI source, such as a Chromecast device
      2     GPSMAP chartplotter
       3   Monitor, such as a computer or television

Connections

Chartplotter’s HDMI IN 1/HDMI 2 port

| Garmin HDMI Cable
HDMI source’s HDMI OUT port|
3| 4| Garmin HDMI Cable
Chartplotter’s HDMI OUT port| Monitor’s HDMI IN port|
5

Chartplotter’s USB DRD or USB port

| 6

HDMI source’s USB port

| Adapter cable to power the HDMI source, if possible (2.5 W or 4.5 W maximum depending on chartplotter model and USB port)

Composite Video Considerations
This chartplotter allows video input from composite video sources using the port labeled CVBS IN. When connecting composite video, you should observe these considerations.

• The CVBS IN port uses a BNC connector. You can use a BNC to RCA adapter to connect a composite-video source with RCA connectors to the CVBS IN port.
• Video is shared across the Garmin Marine Network, but it is not shared across the NMEA 2000 network.

Touchscreen Controls for a Connected Computer

NOTICE
To prevent corrosion due to moisture, you must use Garmin GPSMAP accessory cables when connecting the chartplotter to the computer. Using different cables voids your warranty.

You can connect the chartplotter to a computer to see the computer screen and to control the computer using a touchscreen. To see the computer screen, you must connect the computer to the HDMI IN 1/HDMI 2 port and connect the touchscreen to the HDMI OUT port. To control the computer using the chartplotter touchscreen, you must connect the computer to the USB DRD port and connect the touchscreen to the USB port.
The HDMI Cable (010-12390-20) is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables.
The recommended Garmin USB Cable (010-12390-14) is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use a USB hub or USB repeater extension cable only.

NOTICE
To avoid potential communication errors, you should use the correct USB cable for your chartplotter. You should not use an adapter to change the USB connector type on an older cable.

You must make all cable connections in a dry environment.

Devices

                 1                 Computer
                   2               GPSMAP chartplotter
                     3             Touchscreen monitor
From| To| Cable
---|---|---
1| 2

Chartplotter’s HDMI IN 1/HDMI 2 port

| Garmin HDMI Cable (010-12390-20)
Computer’s HDMI OUT port|
3| 4| Garmin HDMI Cable (010-12390-20)
Chartplotter’s HDMI OUT port| Monitor’s HDMI IN port|
5| 6| Garmin USB-C to USB-A Cable
Monitor’s USB port| Chartplotter’s USB port| (010-12390-12)
7| 8| Garmin USB-C to USB-A Cable
Chartplotter’s USB DRD port| Computer’s USB port| (010-12390-14)

Specifications

NMEA 2000 PGN Information
Transmit and Receive

Transmit

Receive

J1939 Information
The chartplotter can receive J1939 sentences. The chartplotter cannot transmit over the J1939 network.

Status LED

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2. Select System.
3. Select Regulatory Information.

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