Installation Instructions
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... 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 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA 2000 No No Yes No Yes NMEA 0183 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Garmin CANet Yes Yes No No No...
... 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 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA 2000 No No Yes No Yes NMEA 0183 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Garmin CANet Yes Yes No No No...
Installation Instructions
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.... Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions you may damage the mounting bracket. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your boat. • The location allows for the ... bracket clicks as you operate your local Garmin dealer. The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is strong enough to the keypad on page 10 to mount the chartplotter into place. Do not overtighten the screws or bolts; Mounting the Chartplotter There are not covered by twisting it ...
.... Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions you may damage the mounting bracket. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your boat. • The location allows for the ... bracket clicks as you operate your local Garmin dealer. The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is strong enough to the keypad on page 10 to mount the chartplotter into place. Do not overtighten the screws or bolts; Mounting the Chartplotter There are not covered by twisting it ...
Installation Instructions
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... washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. If the transducer lead is key to sonar-capable chartplotters. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Retighten the transducer after installation on the... well as possible. • Do not mount the transducer in . NOTE: The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Some transducers might be installed by a professional marine installer. screw (1) F - 1/4 in . (4) J - Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed •...
... washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. If the transducer lead is key to sonar-capable chartplotters. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Retighten the transducer after installation on the... well as possible. • Do not mount the transducer in . NOTE: The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Some transducers might be installed by a professional marine installer. screw (1) F - 1/4 in . (4) J - Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed •...
Installation Instructions
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...on a Trolling Motor 1. Ensure that the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. The transducer can cause cavitation that it is below an aluminum hull. Attach the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom... clamp is parallel with the bottom when in use, making sure the gasket is on aluminum hulls. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. Adjust the transducer assembly to the transom using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of...
...on a Trolling Motor 1. Ensure that the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. The transducer can cause cavitation that it is below an aluminum hull. Attach the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom... clamp is parallel with the bottom when in use, making sure the gasket is on aluminum hulls. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. Adjust the transducer assembly to the transom using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of...
Installation Instructions
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...the transducer in the following : • The hull must be composed of the transducer with water or light mineral oil. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Some transducers are unsure whether your hull is significantly degraded, another location must be in . (6.... Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. 6. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Contact your hull manufacturer. Professional installation ...
...the transducer in the following : • The hull must be composed of the transducer with water or light mineral oil. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Some transducers are unsure whether your hull is significantly degraded, another location must be in . (6.... Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. 6. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Contact your hull manufacturer. Professional installation ...
Installation Instructions
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...cable, because this can be connected for more information. Connect the black (- Use a test light or voltmeter to a transducer. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power and NMEA 0183) NMEA ...Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. or ground) wire to a NMEA 2000 network. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in-line fuse holder, or on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground +...
...cable, because this can be connected for more information. Connect the black (- Use a test light or voltmeter to a transducer. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power and NMEA 0183) NMEA ...Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. or ground) wire to a NMEA 2000 network. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in-line fuse holder, or on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground +...
Installation Instructions
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For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. The alarm circuit switches to use NMEA 0183 ... NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to the wiring diagram for more information. Refer to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Refer to...
For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. The alarm circuit switches to use NMEA 0183 ... NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to the wiring diagram for more information. Refer to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Refer to...
Installation Instructions
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...2000 drop cable from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. If more information. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector...use the Garmin CANet with NMEA 2000 connectors or cables. You will need to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. If you want to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on your Garmin dealer, or...
...2000 drop cable from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. If more information. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector...use the Garmin CANet with NMEA 2000 connectors or cables. You will need to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. If you want to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on your Garmin dealer, or...
Installation Instructions
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...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 ...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 your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Every possible chartplotter ...
...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 ...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 your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Every possible chartplotter ...
Installation Instructions
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..., Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - 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...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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 ...
..., Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - 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...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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Log Screen 52 Setting Up Sonar 52 Advanced Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Log Screen 52 Setting Up Sonar 52 Advanced Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... prompts you have entered. 1. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). The SD card slot is turned...GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas and other points of actual satellite signals. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP...
... prompts you have entered. 1. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). The SD card slot is turned...GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas and other points of actual satellite signals. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual
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...-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works well for the USA and Bahamas shoreline. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind...rock Tide station Beacon Marina services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for offshore deep-sea fishing...
...-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works well for the USA and Bahamas shoreline. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind...rock Tide station Beacon Marina services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for offshore deep-sea fishing...
Owner's Manual
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... navigating). Select Data Bar Setup to configure the position of the data on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to your chartplotter is connected to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off. Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing..., Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising...
... navigating). Select Data Bar Setup to configure the position of the data on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to your chartplotter is connected to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off. Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing..., Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising...
Owner's Manual
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Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • XM Audio-displays an XM audio bar at the bottom of the screen ... on or off. • Sailing-turn off . Select Wind to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • XM Audio-displays an XM audio bar at the bottom of the screen ... on or off. • Sailing-turn off . Select Wind to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...Setup > Chart Appearance. Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the Fishing chart (page 19). The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Orientation-changes the ...8226; Course Up-sets the map so the direction of the weather options will be displayed on the chart. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 The heading line appears vertically on the screen if shown.
...Setup > Chart Appearance. Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the Fishing chart (page 19). The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Orientation-changes the ...8226; Course Up-sets the map so the direction of the weather options will be displayed on the chart. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 The heading line appears vertically on the screen if shown.
Owner's Manual
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...to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or ...• Tracks-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to provide distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of the course line drawn when navigating. Using...
...to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or ...• Tracks-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to provide distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of the course line drawn when navigating. Using...
Owner's Manual
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...weather module and you have an XM subscription.) See page 60 for additional information. Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on page 9. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to ...Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is displayed over the navaid, the navaid is very shallow water. Mariner's Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options from the water. To customize the appearance of the ...
...weather module and you have an XM subscription.) See page 60 for additional information. Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on page 9. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to ...Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is displayed over the navaid, the navaid is very shallow water. Mariner's Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options from the water. To customize the appearance of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the... System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels. 22 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS... target Lost dangerous AIS target Closest point and time of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When connected to area traffic. Select the type of ...
... options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the... System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels. 22 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS... target Lost dangerous AIS target Closest point and time of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When connected to area traffic. Select the type of ...
Owner's Manual
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...line attached to the AIS target symbol. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost target symbol disappears from the vessel is lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to Off, the target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the ... heading and course over ground, or rate of turn information transmitted by an activated AIS target, the heading of the projected course line. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The target has been activated. The length of the projected course line is not moving . The direction...
...line attached to the AIS target symbol. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost target symbol disappears from the vessel is lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to Off, the target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the ... heading and course over ground, or rate of turn information transmitted by an activated AIS target, the heading of the projected course line. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The target has been activated. The length of the projected course line is not moving . The direction...