Specifications

Specification

Measurement

Weight

GMR™ 18 HD3 and GMR 18 xHD3: 7 kg (15.4 lb.)

GMR 24 xHD3: 8.7 kg (19.2 lb.)

Operating temperature range

From -25 to 70°C (from -13 to 158°F)

Minimum safe operating distance1
  • 100 W/m² = 0.08 m (3.15 in.)

  • 50 W/m² = 0.11 m (4.33 in.)

  • 10 W/m² = 0.25 m (9.84 in.)

Input voltage

From 11 to 32 Vdc

Case material

Thermoplastic resin

Maximum antenna rotation speed

GMR 18 HD3: 24 RPM

GMR 18 xHD3 and GMR 24 xHD3: up to 60 RPM

Power output

4 kW peak

Transmission center frequency

From 9.38 to 9.44 GHz

Beam width

GMR 18 HD3 and GMR 18 xHD3: 5.2 degrees horizontal, 25 vertical

GMR 24 xHD3: 3.7 degrees horizontal, 25 vertical

Minimum range

20 m (66 ft.)

Maximum range

GMR 18 HD3: 36 nm

GMR 18 xHD3 and GMR 24 xHD3: 48 nm

Power consumption (typical)

Standby: 15 W

Transmitting: 40 W

Fuse

7.5 A

Compass-safe distance

GMR 18 HD3: 1.2 m (3.9 ft.)

GMR 18 xHD3: 1.1 m (3.6 ft.)

GMR 24 xHD3: 95 cm (3.1 ft)

Water rating

IEC 60529 IPX72

1 When it is transmitting, the radar should be located in a position on the vessel that is at least this far from people. (IEC 60936-1, clause 3-27.1, specifies the maximum distances from the antenna at which radio frequency (RF) levels can be expected.)

These minimum safe distances apply for a transmitting radar with a rotating internal antenna, and are much larger when the antenna is not rotating. If rotation of the antenna is obstructed for any reason, the transmitter will automatically turn off.

2 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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