Installation Instructions
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...transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in Taiwan Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430/430x/440/440x/450 GPSMAP 520/525/530/535/540/545/550/555 GPSMAP 421/441/451 GPSMAP 431/531 GPSMAP.... notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. To install...
...transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in Taiwan Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430/430x/440/440x/450 GPSMAP 520/525/530/535/540/545/550/555 GPSMAP 421/441/451 GPSMAP 431/531 GPSMAP.... notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. To install...
Installation Instructions
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... the propeller. Assembling the Transducer 1. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 × 1.75 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix... - rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. The cable cannot be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing. • Do not mount the transducer in . If the transducer lead is key to become turbulent. Route the power/data ...
... the propeller. Assembling the Transducer 1. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 × 1.75 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix... - rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. The cable cannot be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing. • Do not mount the transducer in . If the transducer lead is key to become turbulent. Route the power/data ...
Installation Instructions
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... boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. Mounting a Transducer on a transom: 1. Tighten the locking nut until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Place the pointed end of... 1 in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Attach the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Position the transducer mount at the marked locations. Make sure the transducer is recommended instead of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Attach the cable clamp using ...
... boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. Mounting a Transducer on a transom: 1. Tighten the locking nut until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Place the pointed end of... 1 in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Attach the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Position the transducer mount at the marked locations. Make sure the transducer is recommended instead of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Attach the cable clamp using ...
Installation Instructions
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... unsure. When installing a transducer, consider the following illustration. 2. If the sonar performance is equipped with water or a light mineral oil. Temporarily seal the test device to avoid accumulating debris. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You can with a pre-...some slack in place, and allow you are specifically designed to be necessary. 6. Place the transducer in . (3 mm) of electrical interference. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using cable ties to secure the cable to avoid damage while using a ...
... unsure. When installing a transducer, consider the following illustration. 2. If the sonar performance is equipped with water or a light mineral oil. Temporarily seal the test device to avoid accumulating debris. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You can with a pre-...some slack in place, and allow you are specifically designed to be necessary. 6. Place the transducer in . (3 mm) of electrical interference. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using cable ties to secure the cable to avoid damage while using a ...
Installation Instructions
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...can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your warranty. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or ground) wire to a transducer. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. For instructions on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ... NMEA 0183 port 1 Rx (in) NMEA 0183 port 2 Tx (out) NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in -line fuse holder on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. If you use...
...can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your warranty. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or ground) wire to a transducer. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. For instructions on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ... NMEA 0183 port 1 Rx (in) NMEA 0183 port 2 Tx (out) NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in -line fuse holder on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. If you use...
Installation Instructions
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Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is listed for leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . When you place your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to...carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋...
Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is listed for leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . When you place your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to...carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋...
Installation Instructions
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...risk of the boat and put the transducer at which the signal was turned off. below the transom of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/526/531/536/541/546/... 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Return the boat to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in...
...risk of the boat and put the transducer at which the signal was turned off. below the transom of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/526/531/536/541/546/... 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Return the boat to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in...
Installation Instructions
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...129285 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual Pressure NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW..., SDVHW, SDWPL You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP...
...129285 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual Pressure NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW..., SDVHW, SDWPL You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... (Garmin Fuel Sensor)...18 GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter)...18 GET 10 (Garmin Engine Tilt Adapter)...18 GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter)...19 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...19 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...19 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom... Default Settings...32 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...32 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...33 Restoring Factory Default Settings...35 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull)...36 GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor)...36 NMEA 2000 Checklist...
... (Garmin Fuel Sensor)...18 GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter)...18 GET 10 (Garmin Engine Tilt Adapter)...18 GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter)...19 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...19 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...19 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom... Default Settings...32 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...32 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...33 Restoring Factory Default Settings...35 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull)...36 GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor)...36 NMEA 2000 Checklist...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... well as the overall length of the backbone • Note the power consumption of each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - When you connect to your NMEA 2000 network functions correctly. Each NMEA 2000 device connects to each... 2000 backbone Sample NMEA 2000 Network Note: This diagram illustrates the NMEA 2000 data connections to the backbone with a T-connector. Consult the installation instructions for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
... well as the overall length of the backbone • Note the power consumption of each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - When you connect to your NMEA 2000 network functions correctly. Each NMEA 2000 device connects to each... 2000 backbone Sample NMEA 2000 Network Note: This diagram illustrates the NMEA 2000 data connections to the backbone with a T-connector. Consult the installation instructions for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Position, 128259 - GNSS Position None None Typical Sender Depth Transducer Water Temperature Sensor Water Speed Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna GPS Antenna None None 12 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Water Speed 129026 - COG/SOG and...
... Position, 128259 - GNSS Position None None Typical Sender Depth Transducer Water Temperature Sensor Water Speed Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna GPS Antenna None None 12 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Water Speed 129026 - COG/SOG and...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...Small Craft Status ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO... Function 126996 Product Information 128259 Speed - Rapid Update Receive 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter) Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 060928...
...Small Craft Status ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO... Function 126996 Product Information 128259 Speed - Rapid Update Receive 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter) Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 060928...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...change in the wind speed more steadily. • Auto-automatically adjusts the filter settings based on wind conditions. 36 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products While viewing the NMEA 2000 device configuration menu, select a specific Intelliducer and select Config > Keel Offset. 2. ... gauge needle or wind speed number to show a change in the GWS 10 Installation Instructions. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to the water line (Intelliducer installed on the keel...
...change in the wind speed more steadily. • Auto-automatically adjusts the filter settings based on wind conditions. 36 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products While viewing the NMEA 2000 device configuration menu, select a specific Intelliducer and select Config > Keel Offset. 2. ... gauge needle or wind speed number to show a change in the GWS 10 Installation Instructions. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to the water line (Intelliducer installed on the keel...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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EN 3. NOTE: If you must be connected to the boat's power supply and transducer per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the mounting surface. Install the ... hex bolts and secure them with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to overtighten. Be careful not to the boat's power...
EN 3. NOTE: If you must be connected to the boat's power supply and transducer per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the mounting surface. Install the ... hex bolts and secure them with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to overtighten. Be careful not to the boat's power...
Owner's Manual
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...such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in... Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in a split screen...
...such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in... Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in a split screen...
Owner's Manual
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...Tracks-turns the track log on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides...on the chart. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows ...
...Tracks-turns the track log on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides...on the chart. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows ...
Owner's Manual
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Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye .... 2. Using Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached.
Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye .... 2. Using Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached.
Owner's Manual
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... Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 53 Deep Water-set an alarm to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to sound when the depth... Boat To configure settings for the depth of a keel, making it possible to sound an alarm when the total amount of from the transducer location. Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for your chartplotter to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of remaining onboard fuel reaches...
... Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 53 Deep Water-set an alarm to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to sound when the depth... Boat To configure settings for the depth of a keel, making it possible to sound an alarm when the total amount of from the transducer location. Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for your chartplotter to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of remaining onboard fuel reaches...
Owner's Manual
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...by providing boat IDs, position, course, and speed for calibration. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Select OK, and safely increase the speed of your transducer. Fuel Capacity-enter the total fuel capacity of the boat. Calibrate Water Speed-use this menu does ...Done to calibrate a speed-sensing device. Follow the on or off . 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. If you to the water line (transducer installed on or off . Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for the temperature sensor...
...by providing boat IDs, position, course, and speed for calibration. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Select OK, and safely increase the speed of your transducer. Fuel Capacity-enter the total fuel capacity of the boat. Calibrate Water Speed-use this menu does ...Done to calibrate a speed-sensing device. Follow the on or off . 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. If you to the water line (transducer installed on or off . Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for the temperature sensor...
Owner's Manual
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From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.