Installation Instructions
Page 1
... Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Test the installation (page 9). Use this matrix to the following instructions. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the wiring .../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" ...
... Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Test the installation (page 9). Use this matrix to the following instructions. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the wiring .../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" ...
Installation Instructions
Page 3
... washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. H 4. The transducer must be located in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Insert the...
... washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. H 4. The transducer must be located in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Insert the...
Installation Instructions
Page 4
... then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Apply marine sealant to be aligned parallel with the water line. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) on the transducer mount. See page 9. Position the mount gasket on the curved top of each...
... then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Apply marine sealant to be aligned parallel with the water line. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) on the transducer mount. See page 9. Position the mount gasket on the curved top of each...
Installation Instructions
Page 5
... no core. Notice: Leave some slack in . (6 mm) tall. Professional installation might be mounted using the trolling motor. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Some transducers are unsure whether your boat manufacturer if you to work out any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. You can fill the forward-...
... no core. Notice: Leave some slack in . (6 mm) tall. Professional installation might be mounted using the trolling motor. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Some transducers are unsure whether your boat manufacturer if you to work out any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. You can fill the forward-...
Installation Instructions
Page 6
...page 8. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to an unused holder on connecting to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) ...the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if applicable) Accessory on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. Refer to the...
...page 8. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to an unused holder on connecting to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) ...the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if applicable) Accessory on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. Refer to the...
Installation Instructions
Page 9
... 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 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍...
... 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 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍...
Installation Instructions
Page 10
... (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Return the boat to see if the signal improves. 3. Make moderate turns in both directions to the speed at which this occurs. 2. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the signal does not ... the performance of the transducer, make the adjustments in . Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. Begin testing the installation at greater risk of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525...
... (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Return the boat to see if the signal improves. 3. Make moderate turns in both directions to the speed at which this occurs. 2. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the signal does not ... the performance of the transducer, make the adjustments in . Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. Begin testing the installation at greater risk of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525...
Installation Instructions
Page 11
...transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual Pressure NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, 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...129285 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Water Referenced Water...
...transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual Pressure NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, 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...129285 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Water Referenced Water...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
... for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, ...the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the ...
... for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, ...the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
... the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 430s) with a connected transducer or have an "s" series unit (such as fish). Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. Fish Eye ... fuel, or sailing numbers (page 9). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off . Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Note: You must have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet. Fish Symbols (only ...
... the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 430s) with a connected transducer or have an "s" series unit (such as fish). Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. Fish Eye ... fuel, or sailing numbers (page 9). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off . Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Note: You must have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet. Fish Symbols (only ...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
...Detailed Road and POI Data BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road and points of the station to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at a glance. Using Automatic Guidance Automatic Guidance automatically creates and suggests routes based... on how to use Automatic Guidance. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 To access aerial photos from the Navigation chart: Use the Rocker to highlight a camera icon with a transducer attached. section on page 27 contains more . Using the Chart/Sonar...
...Detailed Road and POI Data BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road and points of the station to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at a glance. Using Automatic Guidance Automatic Guidance automatically creates and suggests routes based... on how to use Automatic Guidance. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 To access aerial photos from the Navigation chart: Use the Rocker to highlight a camera icon with a transducer attached. section on page 27 contains more . Using the Chart/Sonar...
Owner's Manual
Page 52
... when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series...is greater than the specified value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Setting System Alarms To set an alarm to sound... when the depth is less than the specified value. Anchor Drag-set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin...
... when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series...is greater than the specified value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Setting System Alarms To set an alarm to sound... when the depth is less than the specified value. Anchor Drag-set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin...
Owner's Manual
Page 53
...Onboard Alarm You can configure your chartplotter to accept the number. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 From the Home screen, ... to compensate for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to the keel (transducer installed at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. Enter a negative number to ...transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer...
...Onboard Alarm You can configure your chartplotter to accept the number. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 From the Home screen, ... to compensate for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to the keel (transducer installed at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. Enter a negative number to ...transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer...
Owner's Manual
Page 54
...the message, contact Garmin Product Support. To configure AIS or DSC information for calibration. Follow the on or off. Fuel Capacity-enter the total fuel capacity of your transducer. AIS-turn ...Speed Too Low" message appears. For more information concerning the use this menu does not appear. Transducer at the Bottom of the Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the bottom of your...Vessels. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. Configuring the Chartplotter Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the surface. Select OK, and safely increase the...
...the message, contact Garmin Product Support. To configure AIS or DSC information for calibration. Follow the on or off. Fuel Capacity-enter the total fuel capacity of your transducer. AIS-turn ...Speed Too Low" message appears. For more information concerning the use this menu does not appear. Transducer at the Bottom of the Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the bottom of your...Vessels. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. Configuring the Chartplotter Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the surface. Select OK, and safely increase the...
Owner's Manual
Page 56
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen Range 50 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 430s GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 530s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 540s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 440s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 535s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 545s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen Range 50 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 430s GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 530s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 540s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 440s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 535s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 545s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.
Owner's Manual
Page 57
...the 50 kHz and 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom 51 From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. A 50 kHz frequency... appears on the right. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Frequency. Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen.
...the 50 kHz and 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom 51 From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. A 50 kHz frequency... appears on the right. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Frequency. Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen.
Owner's Manual
Page 58
The current temperature and the depth are using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to set the depth of the screen. 52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Sonar ...from right to help reduce clutter. Using Sonar Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are shown in the top-left as information is received. Hide surface noise to left (Ultrascroll™, Fast, Medium, or Slow). Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and...
The current temperature and the depth are using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to set the depth of the screen. 52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Sonar ...from right to help reduce clutter. Using Sonar Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are shown in the top-left as information is received. Hide surface noise to left (Ultrascroll™, Fast, Medium, or Slow). Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and...
Owner's Manual
Page 59
...Appearance-customize the display of measuring water temperature, water speed, or both. The unit does not interpret the sonar return data (default). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar • Whiteline-highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to mark. 3. Note: To display ...water temperature or water speed, the connected transducer must be capable of fish symbols, whiteline, and the sonar color scheme. • Fish Symbols-set how the sonar interprets suspended targets....
...Appearance-customize the display of measuring water temperature, water speed, or both. The unit does not interpret the sonar return data (default). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar • Whiteline-highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to mark. 3. Note: To display ...water temperature or water speed, the connected transducer must be capable of fish symbols, whiteline, and the sonar color scheme. • Fish Symbols-set how the sonar interprets suspended targets....
Owner's Manual
Page 60
...zooming off , or set to adjust manually, Manual). Zoom-zoom in to a section of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to Manual), you can individually adjust noise rejection for each frequency. 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The zoom is off . • 2x Zoom-twice the magnification. ...8226; 4x Zoom-four times the magnification. • Bottom Lock-locks the zoom window to adjust manually, Manual Range). Frequency-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the...
...zooming off , or set to adjust manually, Manual). Zoom-zoom in to a section of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to Manual), you can individually adjust noise rejection for each frequency. 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The zoom is off . • 2x Zoom-twice the magnification. ...8226; 4x Zoom-four times the magnification. • Bottom Lock-locks the zoom window to adjust manually, Manual Range). Frequency-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
GPS Accuracy: Position: Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky.) GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 530/540s GPSMAP 535/545s Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s Warm:* Approximately 1 second Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 536/536s...
GPS Accuracy: Position: Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky.) GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 530/540s GPSMAP 535/545s Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s Warm:* Approximately 1 second Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 536/536s...