Installation Instructions
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... the drilling or cutting surface. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in each section. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. 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 521/526...
... the drilling or cutting surface. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in each section. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. 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 521/526...
Installation Instructions
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.... For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. For instructions on page 10 for normal operation of the harness. • Do not cut the transducer cable, because this can wire the harness directly to Power 1. Connect the black (- or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Refer to the Power section of the System Specifications on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and...
.... For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. For instructions on page 10 for normal operation of the harness. • Do not cut the transducer cable, because this can wire the harness directly to Power 1. Connect the black (- or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Refer to the Power section of the System Specifications on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and...
Installation Instructions
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...: 1. Refer to higher-voltage power sources. The alarm circuit switches to the NMEA out (or Tx/A +) wire on page 10 for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the chartplotter to the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the System Specifications...
...: 1. Refer to higher-voltage power sources. The alarm circuit switches to the NMEA out (or Tx/A +) wire on page 10 for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the chartplotter to the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the System Specifications...
Installation Instructions
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...;➊ ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for leaks...
...;➊ ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for leaks...
Installation Instructions
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... (s): 5.0 in . Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to eliminate the degradation. 4. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521...
... (s): 5.0 in . Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to eliminate the degradation. 4. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to edit > Move. 4. Use the Rocker to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint attribute you want to select characters and spell at least a portion of the name of your search criteria. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to the location, select the location > Navigate To...
... the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to edit > Move. 4. Use the Rocker to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint attribute you want to select characters and spell at least a portion of the name of your search criteria. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to the location, select the location > Navigate To...
Quick Reference Guide
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... turns. 5. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your current location and to scroll to edit the route turns. Press MENU to cancel, to undo the last turn, or to the Home screen. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. If you turn toward your track. Repeat until the route is cleared; To clear the active track: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. The track memory is complete. 5. A Printed in another location: 1. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals...
... turns. 5. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your current location and to scroll to edit the route turns. Press MENU to cancel, to undo the last turn, or to the Home screen. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. If you turn toward your track. Repeat until the route is cleared; To clear the active track: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. The track memory is complete. 5. A Printed in another location: 1. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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.... Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations If your boat has an existing NMEA 2000 installation, and you will need to use NMEA 2000 mini connectors and cables in different places on the network. Terminator-120 ohm resistor located at the end of the NMEA 2000 backbone. Drop cables are a few things to consider: Cable Type: Garmin uses NMEA 2000 micro connectors for the device at more terminators to power at the...
.... Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations If your boat has an existing NMEA 2000 installation, and you will need to use NMEA 2000 mini connectors and cables in different places on the network. Terminator-120 ohm resistor located at the end of the NMEA 2000 backbone. Drop cables are a few things to consider: Cable Type: Garmin uses NMEA 2000 micro connectors for the device at more terminators to power at the...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... information required to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG Heading Course Over Ground PGN Data Required 127489 - Eng Dynamic 127489 - Eng Dynamic (GPS Speed or Water Speed) Note: The Fuel Economy data type is necessary or a specific combination of data types that you can view on your display device depends on the fuel speed source 127489 - Fluid Level 129026 - GNSS Position, 129284 - Route 129284 - GNSS Position Typical Sender NMEA 2000-compatible engine Fuel Flow Sensor NMEA 2000-compatible engine NMEA 2000-compatible engine NMEA...
... information required to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG Heading Course Over Ground PGN Data Required 127489 - Eng Dynamic 127489 - Eng Dynamic (GPS Speed or Water Speed) Note: The Fuel Economy data type is necessary or a specific combination of data types that you can view on your display device depends on the fuel speed source 127489 - Fluid Level 129026 - GNSS Position, 129284 - Route 129284 - GNSS Position Typical Sender NMEA 2000-compatible engine Fuel Flow Sensor NMEA 2000-compatible engine NMEA 2000-compatible engine NMEA...
Owner's Manual
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..., the basemap version, supplemental map information (if applicable), and the unit ID number for practice. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To turn on Simulator mode: 1. You may need this information to update the system software or to access additional settings and configuration options. Press to return to set speed, track control, and position. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the...
..., the basemap version, supplemental map information (if applicable), and the unit ID number for practice. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To turn on Simulator mode: 1. You may need this information to update the system software or to access additional settings and configuration options. Press to return to set speed, track control, and position. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Use Current Position-Create a waypoint at your present location. Note: Selecting MARK creates a waypoint only at your current location as a waypoint: From any screen, press the MARK key. • Edit Waypoint-designate a specific name, symbol, water depth, or water temperature. • Delete-deletes the waypoint. • Man Overboard-designates the current location as a Man Overboard location. From the Navigation chart, use the Rocker to move . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints > Options > New Waypoint...
...8226; Use Current Position-Create a waypoint at your present location. Note: Selecting MARK creates a waypoint only at your current location as a waypoint: From any screen, press the MARK key. • Edit Waypoint-designate a specific name, symbol, water depth, or water temperature. • Delete-deletes the waypoint. • Man Overboard-designates the current location as a Man Overboard location. From the Navigation chart, use the Rocker to move . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints > Options > New Waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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... received. From the Home screen on the computer. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. Note: To view information about other boats from the list. • Select Add New File to enter the MMSI number of the vessel. The DSC List shows the most -recent calls. Select Add Contact. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 Select OK to an SD card in the list. AIS List-see page 46. Use the Rocker to create a new file. Enter...
... received. From the Home screen on the computer. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. Note: To view information about other boats from the list. • Select Add New File to enter the MMSI number of the vessel. The DSC List shows the most -recent calls. Select Add Contact. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 Select OK to an SD card in the list. AIS List-see page 46. Use the Rocker to create a new file. Enter...
Owner's Manual
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... using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Speed Sources-specify the sensor used to 24 hours) used for wind numbers and fuel economy. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind or Fuel Economy to Auto. 48 • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Select the language. Do not change navigation preferences, from the calculated GPS speed). Position Format-change the coordinate system in a route that you transition to the next leg. Turn Transition-set to toggle between water...
... using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Speed Sources-specify the sensor used to 24 hours) used for wind numbers and fuel economy. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind or Fuel Economy to Auto. 48 • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Select the language. Do not change navigation preferences, from the calculated GPS speed). Position Format-change the coordinate system in a route that you transition to the next leg. Turn Transition-set to toggle between water...
Owner's Manual
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... which the alarm should sound. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to sound an alarm when the total amount of from the transducer location. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Water Temp-set an alarm to offset for large fish only. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for the depth of...
... which the alarm should sound. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to sound an alarm when the total amount of from the transducer location. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Water Temp-set an alarm to offset for large fish only. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for the depth of...
Owner's Manual
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... the radio to 100 entries. Select Review to delete the call . 2. While viewing a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. Receiving Distress Calls If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to change the line color. Select Clear Report to view details about the call report. Use the Rocker to set up to call . Select Create Waypoint to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of...
... the radio to 100 entries. Select Review to delete the call . 2. While viewing a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. Receiving Distress Calls If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to change the line color. Select Clear Report to view details about the call report. Use the Rocker to set up to call . Select Create Waypoint to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of...
Owner's Manual
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... radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the vessel name and the vessel symbol, and to add a comment. Select Clear Report to delete the call on the radio, the man overboard screen no longer appears. If you to navigate to call report. Every position report call received is also available with Radio to set a waypoint...
... radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the vessel name and the vessel symbol, and to add a comment. Select Clear Report to delete the call on the radio, the man overboard screen no longer appears. If you to navigate to call report. Every position report call received is also available with Radio to set a waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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... you requested. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; Contact your chartplotter. When a message appears, press MENU to provide a valid speed. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the antenna wiring is lower than the unit can Stop Navigation when this message appears. Battery Voltage Is Too High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Arriving At [Waypoint Name]-you have an...
... you requested. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; Contact your chartplotter. When a message appears, press MENU to provide a valid speed. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the antenna wiring is lower than the unit can Stop Navigation when this message appears. Battery Voltage Is Too High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Arriving At [Waypoint Name]-you have an...
Owner's Manual
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... or downloading information to "Stop When Full." Shallow Water Alarm-the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached. Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is full and track recording has been turned off. Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature above, below, inside, or outside the specified values. 70 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Track Already Exists [Track Name]-you need to transfer user data without deleting old data to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was disconnected. Track Truncated-a complete uploaded track...
... or downloading information to "Stop When Full." Shallow Water Alarm-the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached. Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is full and track recording has been turned off. Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature above, below, inside, or outside the specified values. 70 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Track Already Exists [Track Name]-you need to transfer user data without deleting old data to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was disconnected. Track Truncated-a complete uploaded track...
Owner's Manual
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... Auto Power 47 B backing up data 40 backlight adjusting 3 barometer, reference time 48 Beeper/Display 47 BlueChart g2 Vision using 30-34 boat icon 13 bottom lock 60 buttons 4 C Calibrate Water Speed 54 celestial 38 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 13 chart data 9 charts detail 12 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 7 settings 11 Clear User Data 39 collision alarm 55 colors, hazard 16 Color Scheme 60 Communications 50 Compass 31 compass rose 12 Compass Tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 25 course...
... Auto Power 47 B backing up data 40 backlight adjusting 3 barometer, reference time 48 Beeper/Display 47 BlueChart g2 Vision using 30-34 boat icon 13 bottom lock 60 buttons 4 C Calibrate Water Speed 54 celestial 38 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 13 chart data 9 charts detail 12 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 7 settings 11 Clear User Data 39 collision alarm 55 colors, hazard 16 Color Scheme 60 Communications 50 Compass 31 compass rose 12 Compass Tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 25 course...
Owner's Manual
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... Temp Offset 54 Tides/Currents 11 Animated 11 tide stations 37 viewing information 11 Time (options) 48 tracks 17, 28 trails AIS 44 DSC 64 transducer dual frequency 60 transferring data 39, 40 True (north) 48 true wind 36 turn the unit off 2 Turn Transition 48 U unit ID number 5 units of measure 47 user data backing up 40 clearing 39 transferring 40 viewing 39 V Vehicle Icon 13 version (software) 47 VHF radio 61 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
... Temp Offset 54 Tides/Currents 11 Animated 11 tide stations 37 viewing information 11 Time (options) 48 tracks 17, 28 trails AIS 44 DSC 64 transducer dual frequency 60 transferring data 39, 40 True (north) 48 true wind 36 turn the unit off 2 Turn Transition 48 U unit ID number 5 units of measure 47 user data backing up 40 clearing 39 transferring 40 viewing 39 V Vehicle Icon 13 version (software) 47 VHF radio 61 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
