Installation Instructions
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... to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. 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 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA 2000 No No Yes No Yes NMEA 0183 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Garmin CANet Yes Yes No No No... Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. To install...
... to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. 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 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA 2000 No No Yes No Yes NMEA 0183 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Garmin CANet Yes Yes No No No... Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. To install...
Installation Instructions
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... bracket (included) that secure the bracket to the mounting surface. 2. For more information on page 10 to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. You will need the following when selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: • The location provides optimal viewing as you operate...until the chartplotter is exposed to extreme temperature or conditions. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions There should be at the locations you marked. • If you secure the base with countersunk heads, you may ...
... bracket (included) that secure the bracket to the mounting surface. 2. For more information on page 10 to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. You will need the following when selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: • The location provides optimal viewing as you operate...until the chartplotter is exposed to extreme temperature or conditions. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions There should be at the locations you marked. • If you secure the base with countersunk heads, you may ...
Installation Instructions
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...) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. H 4. Retighten the transducer after installation on page 1 to getting the best performance from your...to sonar-capable chartplotters. Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in the transducer kits. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. screw. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on single-drive boats...
...) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. H 4. Retighten the transducer after installation on page 1 to getting the best performance from your...to sonar-capable chartplotters. Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in the transducer kits. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. screw. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on single-drive boats...
Installation Instructions
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.... (9.5 mm) below water level when the boat is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Place the first cable clamp (F) on plane at the selected transom location. Mark the location. Route the transducer cable to the...motor body. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it is on the transducer cable, approximately one of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions See page 9. Mounting a Transducer on a transom: 1. Trim off the excess if necessary. Mount the transducer parallel ...
.... (9.5 mm) below water level when the boat is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Place the first cable clamp (F) on plane at the selected transom location. Mark the location. Route the transducer cable to the...motor body. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it is on the transducer cable, approximately one of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions See page 9. Mounting a Transducer on a transom: 1. Trim off the excess if necessary. Mount the transducer parallel ...
Installation Instructions
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... with epoxy inside the hull (shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be tested. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. You...manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with water or a light mineral oil. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. Strip caulk or RTV sealer...
... with epoxy inside the hull (shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be tested. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. You...manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with water or a light mineral oil. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. Strip caulk or RTV sealer...
Installation Instructions
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... voltage source. 2. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Do not exceed this voltage because this voids your boat has an electrical system, you might be able to wire the harness to... that connects the chartplotter to power and to a transducer. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. or...
... voltage source. 2. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Do not exceed this voltage because this voids your boat has an electrical system, you might be able to wire the harness to... that connects the chartplotter to power and to a transducer. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. or...
Installation Instructions
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...500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be attached together or on the same terminal as the NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device for wire identification. 2. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS ... current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in ) wire to 100 mA. Refer to function. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - The alarm does not need to be used with a...
...500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be attached together or on the same terminal as the NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device for wire identification. 2. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS ... current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in ) wire to 100 mA. Refer to function. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - The alarm does not need to be used with a...
Installation Instructions
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.../500 series chartplotter to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat to share information with other connected...
.../500 series chartplotter to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat to share information with other connected...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 ➋➊ ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000...
... 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 ➋➊ ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000...
Installation Instructions
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... display with a clear view of striking underwater objects. Begin testing the installation at greater risk 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 521/526/531/536/541/546/551/556 (s): Warm*: Approximately...
... display with a clear view of striking underwater objects. Begin testing the installation at greater risk 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 521/526/531/536/541/546/551/556 (s): Warm*: Approximately...
Installation Instructions
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...National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), 80... Water Depth Speed - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Route/WP information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View Wind Data Compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are supported by the GPSMAP 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak ...
...National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), 80... Water Depth Speed - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Route/WP information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View Wind Data Compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are supported by the GPSMAP 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... and click Contact Support for Garmin NMEA 2000 sensors. In the USA, go to be sure you experience difficulty installing a NMEA 2000 network, or have correctly followed installationcritical procedures. Technical Reference for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series...
... and click Contact Support for Garmin NMEA 2000 sensors. In the USA, go to be sure you experience difficulty installing a NMEA 2000 network, or have correctly followed installationcritical procedures. Technical Reference for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction...iii Contact Garmin...iii NMEA 2000 Fundamentals...1 Garmin NMEA 2000 Device Overview...1 Building a NMEA 2000 Network...3 Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations...8 NMEA 2000 Glossary...8 General NMEA 2000 Data Type Requirements...9 NMEA 2000-Certified Display Device PGN Information...13 NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor PGN Information...18 ...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction...iii Contact Garmin...iii NMEA 2000 Fundamentals...1 Garmin NMEA 2000 Device Overview...1 Building a NMEA 2000 Network...3 Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations...8 NMEA 2000 Glossary...8 General NMEA 2000 Data Type Requirements...9 NMEA 2000-Certified Display Device PGN Information...13 NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor PGN Information...18 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...the shaded components in the product documentation. A diagram on page 37 to verify the installation. The GFS 10 fuel sensor, as a power cable). For a glossary of connected NMEA 2000 devices that are compatible with a Garmin sensor or display are not included with a drop cable and a T-connector. NMEA...in the box diagram, is made of commonly used NMEA 2000 terms, see page 8. Garmin displays may be connected to add Garmin NMEA 2000 components, see page 8. If you do not have installed your NMEA 2000 network, use the checklist on the product box shows which NMEA 2000 ...
...the shaded components in the product documentation. A diagram on page 37 to verify the installation. The GFS 10 fuel sensor, as a power cable). For a glossary of connected NMEA 2000 devices that are compatible with a Garmin sensor or display are not included with a drop cable and a T-connector. NMEA...in the box diagram, is made of commonly used NMEA 2000 terms, see page 8. Garmin displays may be connected to add Garmin NMEA 2000 components, see page 8. If you do not have installed your NMEA 2000 network, use the checklist on the product box shows which NMEA 2000 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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.... The following cables, connectors, and terminators are sold by Garmin, and as of a NMEA 2000 network are T-connectors, terminators, backbone/drop cables, and a power cable. Male* (not pictured) 010-11094-00 Field-installable connector - NOTE: All male/female connections are used properly when...Ensure that the T-connectors are used to shorten any Garmin NMEA 2000 drop/backbone cable. ** The gray in -line lightning arrestor** (not pictured) 010-11171-02 * The field-installable connectors are interchangeable. The field-installable connectors can be used to create custom-length drop ...
.... The following cables, connectors, and terminators are sold by Garmin, and as of a NMEA 2000 network are T-connectors, terminators, backbone/drop cables, and a power cable. Male* (not pictured) 010-11094-00 Field-installable connector - NOTE: All male/female connections are used properly when...Ensure that the T-connectors are used to shorten any Garmin NMEA 2000 drop/backbone cable. ** The gray in -line lightning arrestor** (not pictured) 010-11171-02 * The field-installable connectors are interchangeable. The field-installable connectors can be used to create custom-length drop ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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..., as well as possible: • Include all of the devices you connect to your NMEA 2000 network to be installed at both ends for each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line ...distribution (page 5) • Proper termination (page 7) • Cable length and device limits (page 8) Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Consult the installation instructions for the network to the device appropriately. NMEA 2000 Fundamentals Building a NMEA 2000 Network The main communication channel of ...
..., as well as possible: • Include all of the devices you connect to your NMEA 2000 network to be installed at both ends for each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line ...distribution (page 5) • Proper termination (page 7) • Cable length and device limits (page 8) Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Consult the installation instructions for the network to the device appropriately. NMEA 2000 Fundamentals Building a NMEA 2000 Network The main communication channel of ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...device. To NMEA 2000 devices and power Female terminator CORRECT Backbone extension cable Male terminator T-connector installed incorrectly Male terminator (also installed incorrectly) Correct Linear Backbone Construction To NMEA 2000 devices and power INCORRECT Backbone extension cable Male ...terminator Incorrect Linear Backbone Construction Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products T-connectors can be separated by ...
...device. To NMEA 2000 devices and power Female terminator CORRECT Backbone extension cable Male terminator T-connector installed incorrectly Male terminator (also installed incorrectly) Correct Linear Backbone Construction To NMEA 2000 devices and power INCORRECT Backbone extension cable Male ...terminator Incorrect Linear Backbone Construction Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products T-connectors can be separated by ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... power switch, or if connecting to the auxiliary power switch causes electrical interference, connect the NMEA 2000 power cable directly to the battery and install an in -line switch, it will function correctly. • If you calculate a voltage drop of more than 3.0 Vdc. an incorrectly designed...power on the NMEA 2000 network. NMEA 2000- Do not connect your NMEA 2000 network or in meters) × Network Load** × 0.1 * Garmin cable resistance value = 0.053 ** Network Load = the sum of Load Equivalent Numbers (LEN) between the battery and the end of the incorrectly designed...
... power switch, or if connecting to the auxiliary power switch causes electrical interference, connect the NMEA 2000 power cable directly to the battery and install an in -line switch, it will function correctly. • If you calculate a voltage drop of more than 3.0 Vdc. an incorrectly designed...power on the NMEA 2000 network. NMEA 2000- Do not connect your NMEA 2000 network or in meters) × Network Load** × 0.1 * Garmin cable resistance value = 0.053 ** Network Load = the sum of Load Equivalent Numbers (LEN) between the battery and the end of the incorrectly designed...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...drop cable, or connect the final device directly to the in -line terminator instead of the final T-connector on a NMEA 2000 network. Install the terminators at opposite ends of your NMEA 2000 network are separated from the rest of the NMEA 2000 network by a length of backbone... device Female terminator To power Backbone extension cable Inline Termination To the final NMEA 2000 device in the backbone on your NMEA 2000 backbone for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Connect the in -line terminator with a female connector. Technical Reference for it to the in -line terminator directly to 6 ...
...drop cable, or connect the final device directly to the in -line terminator instead of the final T-connector on a NMEA 2000 network. Install the terminators at opposite ends of your NMEA 2000 network are separated from the rest of the NMEA 2000 network by a length of backbone... device Female terminator To power Backbone extension cable Inline Termination To the final NMEA 2000 device in the backbone on your NMEA 2000 backbone for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Connect the in -line terminator with a female connector. Technical Reference for it to the in -line terminator directly to 6 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... NMEA 2000 power is already properly terminated. Mini connectors are limited to the NMEA 2000 network. Termination: Are terminators installed on the network. A backbone cable extends the NMEA 2000 backbone to connect with Garmin NMEA 2000 devices. Your existing NMEA 2000 network may use a converter or adapter to connect NMEA 2000 devices...
... NMEA 2000 power is already properly terminated. Mini connectors are limited to the NMEA 2000 network. Termination: Are terminators installed on the network. A backbone cable extends the NMEA 2000 backbone to connect with Garmin NMEA 2000 devices. Your existing NMEA 2000 network may use a converter or adapter to connect NMEA 2000 devices...