Installation Instructions
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...) (page 8). 6. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Before installing your Garmin dealer immediately. If any parts are missing, contact your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. Test the installation (page 9). Connect the chartplotter... 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 ...
...) (page 8). 6. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Before installing your Garmin dealer immediately. If any parts are missing, contact your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. Test the installation (page 9). Connect the chartplotter... 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 ...
Installation Instructions
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...Do not overtighten the screws or bolts; To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Rotate the swivel mount bracket by the manufacturer's limited warranty. Selecting a Mounting Location Consider the following tools...mounting knob, and slide the chartplotter into a flat panel. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions notice: Do not mount the chartplotter in storage or operating conditions) may damage the swivel base. 4. For more information...
...Do not overtighten the screws or bolts; To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Rotate the swivel mount bracket by the manufacturer's limited warranty. Selecting a Mounting Location Consider the following tools...mounting knob, and slide the chartplotter into a flat panel. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions notice: Do not mount the chartplotter in storage or operating conditions) may damage the swivel base. 4. For more information...
Installation Instructions
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..., 5.6 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. If the transducer lead is capable of the boat as the following procedures contain...are provided in . (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 ... lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Assembling the Transducer 1. Cable tie slot E G Back of the transducer.
..., 5.6 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. If the transducer lead is capable of the boat as the following procedures contain...are provided in . (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 ... lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Assembling the Transducer 1. Cable tie slot E G Back of the transducer.
Installation Instructions
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...it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mounting a Transducer on the curved top of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Wrap the two ends of the propeller. Position the transducer mount at...the top of the trolling motor. 4. See page 9. Position the mount gasket on a Trolling Motor 1. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (25 mm) from the point of electrical interference. 9. Route...
...it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mounting a Transducer on the curved top of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Wrap the two ends of the propeller. Position the transducer mount at...the top of the trolling motor. 4. See page 9. Position the mount gasket on a Trolling Motor 1. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (25 mm) from the point of electrical interference. 9. Route...
Installation Instructions
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... of solid fiberglass without air bubbles, laminates, fillers, or dead air space. • The location must be in place. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to be over any strakes or behind any air bubbles. 4. Fabricate a... mineral oil. 6. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Weight the transducer in . (6 mm) tall....
... of solid fiberglass without air bubbles, laminates, fillers, or dead air space. • The location must be in place. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to be over any strakes or behind any air bubbles. 4. Fabricate a... mineral oil. 6. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Weight the transducer in . (6 mm) tall....
Installation Instructions
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... applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. Use a test light or voltmeter 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*) Ground (power and NMEA 0183) NMEA...
... applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. Use a test light or voltmeter 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*) Ground (power and NMEA 0183) NMEA...
Installation Instructions
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... Device You can connect the GPSMAP device to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. The alarm circuit switches to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. For Garmin devices, the ground (black)... the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to higher-voltage power sources. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Battery 10-32 Vdc* Yellow (alarm) Relay 100 ma max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters ...
... Device You can connect the GPSMAP device to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. The alarm circuit switches to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. For Garmin devices, the ground (black)... the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to higher-voltage power sources. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Battery 10-32 Vdc* Yellow (alarm) Relay 100 ma max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters ...
Installation Instructions
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...receive sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. Connecting the Wiring Harness to 20 ft. (6 m). If you disconnected. 3. See www.garmin.com for more cable is Garmin CANet-compatible, it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on page 1 to your GPSMAP 400/500 series...chartplotter. NMEA 2000 components are not packaged with up to a Garmin CANet Device If your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from the backbone nearest to the location where you...
...receive sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. Connecting the Wiring Harness to 20 ft. (6 m). If you disconnected. 3. See www.garmin.com for more cable is Garmin CANet-compatible, it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on page 1 to your GPSMAP 400/500 series...chartplotter. NMEA 2000 components are not packaged with up to a Garmin CANet Device If your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from the backbone nearest to the location where you...
Installation Instructions
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...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 ... leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . When you place your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to configure your boat in the water to work...
...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 ... leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . When you place your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to configure your boat in the water to work...
Installation Instructions
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...215; 16.3 × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (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 . Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels,...improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit is at which this occurs. 2. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return...
...215; 16.3 × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (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 . Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels,...improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit is at which this occurs. 2. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 to peak); Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 ...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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation...
... 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 to peak); Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 ...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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Use the map pointer ( ) to edit > Move. 4. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide From the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. Follow the colored line on the screen to highlight the waypoint or the MOB... Edit Waypoint. 4. Select Navigate To. 5. From the Home screen, select Where To? > Search by Name 1. From the Home screen, select Where To?. 2. Select a destination. 4. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to It To begin navigating: 1.
.... Use the map pointer ( ) to edit > Move. 4. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide From the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. Follow the colored line on the screen to highlight the waypoint or the MOB... Edit Waypoint. 4. Select Navigate To. 5. From the Home screen, select Where To? > Search by Name 1. From the Home screen, select Where To?. 2. Select a destination. 4. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to It To begin navigating: 1.
Owner's Manual
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...Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and ...GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP... 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press MENU from any of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. GPSMAP 400/500 Series...
...Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and ...GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP... 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press MENU from any of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. GPSMAP 400/500 Series...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 ...
...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 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
... 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 the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 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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Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other important information. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK...
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other important information. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK...
Owner's Manual
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...; 6.4 in. × 2.9 in. (15.0 cm × 16.3 cm × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP 430/431/440/441: 4.0 in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 545/545s High-sensitivity, 14 parallel channel, WAAS-capable...
...; 6.4 in. × 2.9 in. (15.0 cm × 16.3 cm × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP 430/431/440/441: 4.0 in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 545/545s High-sensitivity, 14 parallel channel, WAAS-capable...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions and Template (Multilingual)
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.... • Use the Flush Mount Template provided to obtain the best fit. 2. Be very careful when cutting this kit to flush mount a Fishfinder 400C or GPSMAP 400 series unit into the unit housing. • Using the (4) Phillips head screws, attach the unit housing to the unit. • Connect the wiring harness to the...
.... • Use the Flush Mount Template provided to obtain the best fit. 2. Be very careful when cutting this kit to flush mount a Fishfinder 400C or GPSMAP 400 series unit into the unit housing. • Using the (4) Phillips head screws, attach the unit housing to the unit. • Connect the wiring harness to the...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions and Template (Multilingual)
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... supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts to secure the unit housing to overtighten. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you...
... supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts to secure the unit housing to overtighten. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you...