Installation Instructions
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... based on the box. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 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 Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" version...
... based on the box. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 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 Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" version...
Installation Instructions
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...navigation station. • Flush Mount-use screws with three bolts or screws. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions There should be at the locations you marked. • If you operate your boat. • The location allows...The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is snug. 3. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Surface-Mounting the Chartplotter Use the included bracket to secure the swivel base. Notice: Use pan-head machine ...
...navigation station. • Flush Mount-use screws with three bolts or screws. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions There should be at the locations you marked. • If you operate your boat. • The location allows...The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is snug. 3. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Surface-Mounting the Chartplotter Use the included bracket to secure the swivel base. Notice: Use pan-head machine ...
Installation Instructions
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... (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in . The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine installer. Route the power/data cable toward the back of the transducer cable. H 4. Retighten the transducer after installation on the boat. Cable tie slot E... clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Assembling the Transducer 1. Slide the C transducer into the ...
... (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in . The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine installer. Route the power/data cable toward the back of the transducer cable. H 4. Retighten the transducer after installation on the boat. Cable tie slot E... clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Assembling the Transducer 1. Slide the C transducer into the ...
Installation Instructions
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Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) below an aluminum hull. Route the transducer cable to prevent water from... transducer is below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Mark the center locations of the transom. 6. Ensure that the transducer is parallel with marine sealant before installation. Mount the transducer parallel with the bottom. 4. The transducer can cause cavitation that it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn...
Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) below an aluminum hull. Route the transducer cable to prevent water from... transducer is below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Mark the center locations of the transom. 6. Ensure that the transducer is parallel with marine sealant before installation. Mount the transducer parallel with the bottom. 4. The transducer can cause cavitation that it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn...
Installation Instructions
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...mounted using the trolling motor. Fabricate a test device from a section of the transducer mount with water or a light mineral oil. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Leave some slack in the epoxy, turning the transducer to electrical wires or other sources ... transducer: 1. To test the location: 1. Weight the transducer in place. NOTE: A solid fiberglass hull can with sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull ...
...mounted using the trolling motor. Fabricate a test device from a section of the transducer mount with water or a light mineral oil. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Leave some slack in the epoxy, turning the transducer to electrical wires or other sources ... transducer: 1. To test the location: 1. Weight the transducer in place. NOTE: A solid fiberglass hull can with sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull ...
Installation Instructions
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...or on the fuse block of the chartplotter. For information on page 10 for normal operation of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Refer to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects ...this voids your boat has an electrical system, you might be connected for more information. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function...
...or on the fuse block of the chartplotter. For information on page 10 for normal operation of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Refer to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects ...this voids your boat has an electrical system, you might be connected for more information. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function...
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. The maximum current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA ...the Power section of the 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 a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out...
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. The maximum current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA ...the Power section of the 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 a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out...
Installation Instructions
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...NMEA 2000 backbone extension cable (not included) to the side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. You can receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you can connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network ...from the chartplotter to the top of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you want to connect the chartplotter. If more...
...NMEA 2000 backbone extension cable (not included) to the side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. You can receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you can connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network ...from the chartplotter to the top of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you want to connect the chartplotter. If more...
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...
... 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...
Installation Instructions
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... 26 in. (65) cm 30 in. (75 cm) 38 in. (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable... 4,096 colors. Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Return the boat to be working properly, gradually increase the speed of the boat while observing the operation of the boat. diagonal (...
... 26 in. (65) cm 30 in. (75 cm) 38 in. (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable... 4,096 colors. Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Return the boat to be working properly, gradually increase the speed of the boat while observing the operation of the boat. diagonal (...
Installation Instructions
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...129026 129029 129283 129284 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 Water Depth Speed - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Sonar Power: 1..., 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 Water Referenced Water Depth ...
...129026 129029 129283 129284 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 Water Depth Speed - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Sonar Power: 1..., 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 Water Referenced Water Depth ...
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... the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this and other countries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of this manual or any purpose without notice. NMEA 2000® and the... NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. For the latest free software updates...
... the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this and other countries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of this manual or any purpose without notice. NMEA 2000® and the... NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. For the latest free software updates...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Move. 4. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select the waypoint attribute you want to It To begin navigating: 1. From any screen, press MARK. 2. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). From the Home screen, select Where To?. 2. Select a category. ... on the Navigation chart. 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 highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the Navigation chart: 1. Create ...
... Move. 4. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select the waypoint attribute you want to It To begin navigating: 1. From any screen, press MARK. 2. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). From the Home screen, select Where To?. 2. Select a category. ... on the Navigation chart. 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 highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the Navigation chart: 1. Create ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. A Printed in another location: 1. To turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at which you pan past the...provide continuous map coverage. the current track continues to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker to manually adjust the backlight. Zooming In and Out on the Rocker to ...
... the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. A Printed in another location: 1. To turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at which you pan past the...provide continuous map coverage. the current track continues to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker to manually adjust the backlight. Zooming In and Out on the Rocker to ...
Declaration of Conformity
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GARMIN (Europe) Ltd, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Ind. Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 4x0 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: Communications 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC ... Equipment Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Council Directive: Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 30th March 2007 Issued: 30/03/2007 Revised: Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Application of Equipment: Model Number...
GARMIN (Europe) Ltd, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Ind. Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 4x0 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: Communications 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC ... Equipment Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Council Directive: Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 30th March 2007 Issued: 30/03/2007 Revised: Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Application of Equipment: Model Number...
Owner's Manual
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... without obligation to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of this manual may be viewed...
... without obligation to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of this manual may be viewed...
Owner's Manual
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...Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: 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...Sonar: page 50. • Alarms and Messages: page 71. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation Chart:...
...Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: 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...Sonar: page 50. • Alarms and Messages: page 71. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation Chart:...
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