Installation Instructions
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... parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. 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...
... parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. 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...
Installation Instructions
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... mark the location of the chartplotter and protect it left or right. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Selecting a Mounting Location Consider the following tools and fasteners: • Drill • Phillips or flat screwdriver • Three #8 ...more information on the mounting bracket: 1. Notice: Use pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. If you marked. Drill the mounting holes. • If you secure the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in...
... mark the location of the chartplotter and protect it left or right. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Selecting a Mounting Location Consider the following tools and fasteners: • Drill • Phillips or flat screwdriver • Three #8 ...more information on the mounting bracket: 1. Notice: Use pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. If you marked. Drill the mounting holes. • If you secure the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in...
Installation Instructions
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.... On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives, if possible. Proper transducer installation is too short, extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer. Cutting the transducer cable voids your chartplotter is capable of the transducer cable. Route ...cavitation that creates air bubbles or causes the water to any part of using sonar. The transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions cable clamps (2) G - screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer,...
.... On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives, if possible. Proper transducer installation is too short, extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer. Cutting the transducer cable voids your chartplotter is capable of the transducer cable. Route ...cavitation that creates air bubbles or causes the water to any part of using sonar. The transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions cable clamps (2) G - screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer,...
Installation Instructions
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... each hole on the transducer mount. Tighten the locking nut until it .) 5. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of the trolling motor. ... Make sure the transducer is on aluminum hulls. Attach the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete...
... each hole on the transducer mount. Tighten the locking nut until it .) 5. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of the trolling motor. ... Make sure the transducer is on aluminum hulls. Attach the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete...
Installation Instructions
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...a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. PVC pipe or a can Weight the transducer to hold it to cure for 24 hours. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Leave some slack in the cable to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can be fiberglass ...with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to avoid damage while using the trolling motor. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are specifically ...
...a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. PVC pipe or a can Weight the transducer to hold it to cure for 24 hours. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Leave some slack in the cable to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can be fiberglass ...with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to avoid damage while using the trolling motor. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are specifically ...
Installation Instructions
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... system, you use only the red and black wires. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Refer to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Wiring Harness to determine the polarity of the ... power sources. For information on the fuse block. The wiring harness does not connect to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Connect the black (- Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8.
... system, you use only the red and black wires. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Refer to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Wiring Harness to determine the polarity of the ... power sources. For information on the fuse block. The wiring harness does not connect to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Connect the black (- Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8.
Installation Instructions
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... the serial port(s) on page 10 for connecting the chartplotter to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be attached together or on your NMEA 0183 device for the... GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as the NMEA 0183 ground on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground...
... the serial port(s) on page 10 for connecting the chartplotter to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be attached together or on your NMEA 0183 device for the... GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as the NMEA 0183 ground on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground...
Installation Instructions
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...™, so you can receive sonar information from 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 can view...to the location where you can connect it to build one. See www.garmin.com for more cable is CANet compatible. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Add a T-connector (not included) to 20 ft. (6 m). ...
...™, so you can receive sonar information from 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 can view...to the location where you can connect it to build one. See www.garmin.com for more cable is CANet compatible. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Add a T-connector (not included) to 20 ft. (6 m). ...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Installation Instructions
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... the adjustments in . Temp. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541...800 g) Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . Begin testing the installation at which this occurs.... 2. Make moderate turns in both directions to the speed at a slow speed. Return the boat to see if the signal improves. 3. diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with a clear view of the sonar. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS...
... the adjustments in . Temp. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541...800 g) Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . Begin testing the installation at which this occurs.... 2. Make moderate turns in both directions to the speed at a slow speed. Return the boat to see if the signal improves. 3. diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with a clear view of the sonar. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS...
Installation Instructions
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... ISO Address Claim NMEA - Water Referenced Water Depth Position, Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (... 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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Route/WP information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in...
... ISO Address Claim NMEA - Water Referenced Water Depth Position, Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (... 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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Route/WP information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Select Merge User Data to transfer data between all the chartplotters connected to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) Only the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer ... Complete one of Save To Card. 3. Enter the file name using the Rocker, and press SELECT. 4. To copy the built-in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. Note: If your chartplotter to create a new file. Remove the SD card from the computer to your chartplotter. 3. To...
...8226; Select Merge User Data to transfer data between all the chartplotters connected to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) Only the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer ... Complete one of Save To Card. 3. Enter the file name using the Rocker, and press SELECT. 4. To copy the built-in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. Note: If your chartplotter to create a new file. Remove the SD card from the computer to your chartplotter. 3. To...
Owner's Manual
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...your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 60). 1. Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring My...keel of the boat. • If you are measuring up to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. Select Done to indicate the fuel level ...as the Garmin GFS 10. Turn the following alarms on the bottom of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. This shows the depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. GPSMAP 400/500...
...your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 60). 1. Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring My...keel of the boat. • If you are measuring up to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. Select Done to indicate the fuel level ...as the Garmin GFS 10. Turn the following alarms on the bottom of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. This shows the depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. GPSMAP 400/500...
Owner's Manual
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... and weather information, and you acknowledge that such information is not for "safety for life", but is " and XM and Garmin disclaim any third party for accidents resulting from or associated with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof. This information is ... by law and your use of supported NMEA 2000 PGN numbers, see the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions. Appendix NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the Radio Service.
... and weather information, and you acknowledge that such information is not for "safety for life", but is " and XM and Garmin disclaim any third party for accidents resulting from or associated with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof. This information is ... by law and your use of supported NMEA 2000 PGN numbers, see the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions. Appendix NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the Radio Service.
Flush Mount Kit Instructions and Template (Multilingual)
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...unit housing so they stick out of the back. • Use the (4) hex nuts to secure the hex bolts to the unit housing. EN Installing the Flush Mount Kit Use this hole, because there is only a small amount of clearance between the unit housing and the tension mount arms. Cut... • Using the jig saw , 9/32" (7 mm) wrench, and Phillips screwdriver. Be very careful when cutting this kit to flush mount a Fishfinder 400C or GPSMAP 400 series unit into a flat panel. • Select an appropriately sized location for the unit. • Use the Flush Mount Template provided to determine a location...
...unit housing so they stick out of the back. • Use the (4) hex nuts to secure the hex bolts to the unit housing. EN Installing the Flush Mount Kit Use this hole, because there is only a small amount of clearance between the unit housing and the tension mount arms. Cut... • Using the jig saw , 9/32" (7 mm) wrench, and Phillips screwdriver. Be very careful when cutting this kit to flush mount a Fishfinder 400C or GPSMAP 400 series unit into a flat panel. • Select an appropriately sized location for the unit. • Use the Flush Mount Template provided to determine a location...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions and Template (Multilingual)
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... secure them with the unit. 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 the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Be careful not to the...
... secure them with the unit. 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 the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Be careful not to the...