Installation Instructions
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...parts are missing, contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Test the installation (page 9). B Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series...
...parts are missing, contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Test the installation (page 9). B Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series...
Installation Instructions
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... to wire the harness to the battery, or if your warranty. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to be connected to a transducer. Use a test light or voltmeter to a NMEA 2000 network. If you use the boat fuse block, remove the in -line fuse holder, or on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions NOTE: During a typical installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as...
... to wire the harness to the battery, or if your warranty. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to be connected to a transducer. Use a test light or voltmeter to a NMEA 2000 network. If you use the boat fuse block, remove the in -line fuse holder, or on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions NOTE: During a typical installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as...
Installation Instructions
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... power sources. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the chartplotter to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. Refer to the wiring diagram for wire identification. 2. Connecting the Wiring Harness...
... power sources. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the chartplotter to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. Refer to the wiring diagram for wire identification. 2. Connecting the Wiring Harness...
Installation Instructions
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... chartplotter. Contact your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is CANet compatible. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. You can receive sonar information from your NMEA 2000 network. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from the backbone nearest to the location where you can connect it can use the Garmin CANet with up to your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to determine whether your boat...
... chartplotter. Contact your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is CANet compatible. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. You can receive sonar information from your NMEA 2000 network. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from the backbone nearest to the location where you can connect it can use the Garmin CANet with up to your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to determine whether your boat...
Installation Instructions
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... WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Temp. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar appears to a different location. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at a slow speed. Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W ×...
... WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Temp. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar appears to a different location. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at a slow speed. Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W ×...
Quick Reference Guide
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... a waypoint. 3. Select Create Waypoint. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Press SELECT to save the waypoint, or select Man Overboard to designate as an MOB point. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Follow the colored line on the Navigation chart. From any screen, press MARK. 2. To create a new waypoint: 1. Create a Waypoint...
... a waypoint. 3. Select Create Waypoint. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Press SELECT to save the waypoint, or select Man Overboard to designate as an MOB point. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Follow the colored line on the Navigation chart. From any screen, press MARK. 2. To create a new waypoint: 1. Create a Waypoint...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. You can view the distance and bearing from your track. the current track continues to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Select Color Mode. 3. press and release to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the Navigation chart ( ). press to return to highlight your manual setting...
... the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. You can view the distance and bearing from your track. the current track continues to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Select Color Mode. 3. press and release to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the Navigation chart ( ). press to return to highlight your manual setting...
Owner's Manual
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... Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 21 Automatic Identification System 22 Where To 27 Navigating to a Destination 27 Creating and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 Viewing Tide-station Information 36 Viewing Current Information 36 Viewing User Data 37 Viewing Other Vessels 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 21 Automatic Identification System 22 Where To 27 Navigating to a Destination 27 Creating and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 Viewing Tide-station Information 36 Viewing Current Information 36 Viewing User Data 37 Viewing Other Vessels 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to set speed, track control, and position. To turn on the lower-right corner of actual satellite signals. Viewing System Information You can view the software version, the basemap version, supplemental map information...
... chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to set speed, track control, and position. To turn on the lower-right corner of actual satellite signals. Viewing System Information You can view the software version, the basemap version, supplemental map information...
Owner's Manual
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... GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Distance to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 55). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 29) and tracks (page 31). Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel...
... GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Distance to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 55). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 29) and tracks (page 31). Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... between waypoint information and the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 29 To view a list of all waypoints: From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). To move . To create a new waypoint: 1. Select Create Waypoint. Select Move. 5. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to cancel the move the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select the button for each waypoint. Select Review. (The Review...
... between waypoint information and the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 29 To view a list of all waypoints: From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). To move . To create a new waypoint: 1. Select Create Waypoint. Select Move. 5. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to cancel the move the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select the button for each waypoint. Select Review. (The Review...
Owner's Manual
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... Shoreline Distance setting. Serial Port 2 (if supported)-configures the input/output format for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. 44 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient travel . 9. Repeat steps 1-8 at least once more, using a different destination each time, until you are too wide, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Nearest. 8. NMEA 0183 Setup-enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences...
... Shoreline Distance setting. Serial Port 2 (if supported)-configures the input/output format for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. 44 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient travel . 9. Repeat steps 1-8 at least once more, using a different destination each time, until you are too wide, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Nearest. 8. NMEA 0183 Setup-enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences...
Owner's Manual
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... unit to turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you want arrival alarms to toggle the output on your network. Precision-adjust the number of digits (Two Digits, Three Digits, or Four Digits) to arrival. 45 Specify alarm information. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin). 3. By default, all alarms are CANet compatible. Setting Navigation Alarms To set an alarm: 1. Select On to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP...
... unit to turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you want arrival alarms to toggle the output on your network. Precision-adjust the number of digits (Two Digits, Three Digits, or Four Digits) to arrival. 45 Specify alarm information. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin). 3. By default, all alarms are CANet compatible. Setting Navigation Alarms To set an alarm: 1. Select On to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual
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... you select On, use the Rocker to offset for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 To receive fuel-level information, your boat, from the transducer location. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. This shows the depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to sound an...
... you select On, use the Rocker to offset for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 To receive fuel-level information, your boat, from the transducer location. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. This shows the depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to sound an...
Owner's Manual
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...transfer your GPS position to your radio. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to the man-overboard point. When you to navigate to initiate a man-overboard distress call details to your Garmin VHF radio. Feature The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. Quickly set...
...transfer your GPS position to your radio. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to the man-overboard point. When you to navigate to initiate a man-overboard distress call details to your Garmin VHF radio. Feature The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. Quickly set...
Owner's Manual
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... Series Owner's Manual Use the on the Navigation chart at the position sent with Radio to set a waypoint at the time the DSC distress call from the same boat, it on or off : 1. Viewing the DSC List The DSC list is tracking the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. Select Review to edit the vessel name and add a comment. From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. Receiving Distress Calls If your Garmin chartplotter...
... Series Owner's Manual Use the on the Navigation chart at the position sent with Radio to set a waypoint at the time the DSC distress call from the same boat, it on or off : 1. Viewing the DSC List The DSC list is tracking the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. Select Review to edit the vessel name and add a comment. From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. Receiving Distress Calls If your Garmin chartplotter...
Owner's Manual
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... report. Select Create Waypoint to set up an individual routine call with NMEA 2000, provided that sent the position report. For information on activating navigation to a man-overboard location, see your Garmin VHF Radio Owner's Manual. Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you initiate a man-overboard DSC distress call from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you...
... report. Select Create Waypoint to set up an individual routine call with NMEA 2000, provided that sent the position report. For information on activating navigation to a man-overboard location, see your Garmin VHF Radio Owner's Manual. Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you initiate a man-overboard DSC distress call from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you...
Owner's Manual
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... the position report (page 10). To set up an individual routine call . From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC Trails. 2. Placing an Individual Routine Call When you connect your chartplotter, you can use the chartplotter interface to show tracked vessels on which you can select one of the trail line for tracked vessels: 1. When setting up an individual routine call from your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000-compatible radio...
... the position report (page 10). To set up an individual routine call . From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC Trails. 2. Placing an Individual Routine Call When you connect your chartplotter, you can use the chartplotter interface to show tracked vessels on which you can select one of the trail line for tracked vessels: 1. When setting up an individual routine call from your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000-compatible radio...
Owner's Manual
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... or downloading information to have the unit serviced. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you entered a saved track name that already exists in the SD card slot. Track Already Exists [Track Name]-you are connected to needs a software update. If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is a bad cable or transducer, or the transducer cable was calculated but the starting and ending position moved due to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was disconnected. Reduce the number of safe depth settings. Sonar Service Lost-the external sonar...
... or downloading information to have the unit serviced. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you entered a saved track name that already exists in the SD card slot. Track Already Exists [Track Name]-you are connected to needs a software update. If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is a bad cable or transducer, or the transducer cable was calculated but the starting and ending position moved due to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was disconnected. Reduce the number of safe depth settings. Sonar Service Lost-the external sonar...
Owner's Manual
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... data 39 backlight, adjusting 4 Beeper/Display 41 BlueChart g2 Vision using 33-37 bottom lock 54 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 48 Chart/Sonar screen using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 14 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 74 Clear User Data 37 collision alarm 26, 49 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 53 Communications 44 Compass 34 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 36 customizing chart settings 12 D dashboard 34 Data Bars fish...
... data 39 backlight, adjusting 4 Beeper/Display 41 BlueChart g2 Vision using 33-37 bottom lock 54 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 48 Chart/Sonar screen using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 14 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 74 Clear User Data 37 collision alarm 26, 49 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 53 Communications 44 Compass 34 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 36 customizing chart settings 12 D dashboard 34 Data Bars fish...