Important Safety and Product Information
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... determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the date of direction, distance, location, or topography. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to be used only as to the accuracy or completeness of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase...
... determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the date of direction, distance, location, or topography. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to be used only as to the accuracy or completeness of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase...
Installation Instructions
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... Garmin Product Support. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to determine the feature set...
... Garmin Product Support. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to determine the feature set...
Installation Instructions
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... port 2 Rx (in -line fuse holder, or on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Notice: The maximum input voltage is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on the fuse block of the chartplotter. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. For instructions on the fuse block. If you use 22 AWG wire. • You can wire the harness directly to the battery...
... port 2 Rx (in -line fuse holder, or on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Notice: The maximum input voltage is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on the fuse block of the chartplotter. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. For instructions on the fuse block. If you use 22 AWG wire. • You can wire the harness directly to the battery...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Refer to the wiring diagram for more information. Battery Wire color 10-32 Vdc* Fuse 3 A Red (power) Wire function Power Black (ground) Power ground NMEA Ground > Blue (out) Brown (in ) wire to higher-voltage power sources. Connecting the Wiring Harness to function. To...
... 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 of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Refer to the wiring diagram for more information. Battery Wire color 10-32 Vdc* Fuse 3 A Red (power) Wire function Power Black (ground) Power ground NMEA Ground > Blue (out) Brown (in ) wire to higher-voltage power sources. Connecting the Wiring Harness to function. To...
Installation Instructions
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... channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. It might have to move the transducer to a different location. Temp. Make moderate turns in . To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W × H × D: 5.7 ×...
... channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. It might have to move the transducer to a different location. Temp. Make moderate turns in . To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W × H × D: 5.7 ×...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to use the map pointer ( ) to designate as an MOB: 1. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. Press SELECT to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart. Use the map pointer ( ) to view the 50 nearest destinations that contain your destination. 3. Select the button for a Destination by Name. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints...
... Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to use the map pointer ( ) to designate as an MOB: 1. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. Press SELECT to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart. Use the map pointer ( ) to view the 50 nearest destinations that contain your destination. 3. Select the button for a Destination by Name. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints...
Owner's Manual
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...optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to set speed, track control, and position. The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Viewing...
...optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to set speed, track control, and position. The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Viewing...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel level, fuel flow, or both) turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual An indicator that follow the standards for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols to denote map features that shows the bearing to the desired course appears while navigating. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Waypoint...
... fuel level, fuel flow, or both) turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual An indicator that follow the standards for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols to denote map features that shows the bearing to the desired course appears while navigating. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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.... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 If a second call was received. To add a DSC contact: 1. Use the Rocker to enter the MMSI number of the vessel. AIS List-view information about other boats, your unit is received from the computer to an SD card in the list. From the Home screen on your chartplotter: 1. The DSC List shows the most recent calls. Viewing Other Vessels To view information about all waypoints, routes, and tracks...
.... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 If a second call was received. To add a DSC contact: 1. Use the Rocker to enter the MMSI number of the vessel. AIS List-view information about other boats, your unit is received from the computer to an SD card in the list. From the Home screen on your chartplotter: 1. The DSC List shows the most recent calls. Viewing Other Vessels To view information about all waypoints, routes, and tracks...
Owner's Manual
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... Port 2-configures the input/output format for most AIS receivers. From the Home screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. 2. Select the NMEA 0183 output sentence to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. If you are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • NMEA High Speed-supports the input or output of the Auto Guidance line...
... Port 2-configures the input/output format for most AIS receivers. From the Home screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. 2. Select the NMEA 0183 output sentence to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. If you are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • NMEA High Speed-supports the input or output of the Auto Guidance line...
Owner's Manual
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... Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to offset for a large vessel that is installed at which the alarm should sound. If the transducer is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to the water line. Enter a positive number to view weather information (page 68). 1. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can enter a negative number to the keel of the boat. Configuring the Chartplotter Water Temp-set an alarm...
... Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to offset for a large vessel that is installed at which the alarm should sound. If the transducer is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to the water line. Enter a positive number to view weather information (page 68). 1. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can enter a negative number to the keel of the boat. Configuring the Chartplotter Water Temp-set an alarm...
Owner's Manual
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...available when you connect your Garmin VHF radio. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 If your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you initiate a man-overboard distress call . When you to navigate to the man-overboard point. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio. Feature The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. Quickly set up and...
...available when you connect your Garmin VHF radio. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 If your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you initiate a man-overboard distress call . When you to navigate to the man-overboard point. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio. Feature The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. Quickly set up and...
Owner's Manual
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... a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. The DSC list can make calls to change the line color. Select Clear Report to 100 entries. Select Create Waypoint to set up to delete the call . 2. Use the on making an individual routine call the vessel in the DSC List and marks the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. When you when your radio is received from the chartplotter...
... a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. The DSC list can make calls to change the line color. Select Clear Report to 100 entries. Select Create Waypoint to set up to delete the call . 2. Use the on making an individual routine call the vessel in the DSC List and marks the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. When you when your radio is received from the chartplotter...
Owner's Manual
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... you are using NMEA 0183, you can track vessels that sent the position report. Select Clear Report to set up an individual routine call with the radio to change the line color. Select Create Waypoint to delete the call report. If you have a Garmin autopilot system connected to the network, your chartplotter prompts you to start a Williamson turn to initiate a man-overboard distress call. Every position report call received is also...
... you are using NMEA 0183, you can track vessels that sent the position report. Select Clear Report to set up an individual routine call with the radio to change the line color. Select Create Waypoint to delete the call report. If you have a Garmin autopilot system connected to the network, your chartplotter prompts you to start a Williamson turn to initiate a man-overboard distress call. Every position report call received is also...
Owner's Manual
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... data copy protection. remove and reinsert. Arrival At [Waypoint Name]-you to acknowledge the message. Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on the data card is not unlocked for your chartplotter. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the userset value. Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Anchor Drag Alarm-you requested. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read Voltages...
... data copy protection. remove and reinsert. Arrival At [Waypoint Name]-you to acknowledge the message. Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on the data card is not unlocked for your chartplotter. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the userset value. Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Anchor Drag Alarm-you requested. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read Voltages...
Owner's Manual
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... to create memory space. If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is full. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 81 Track Log Full-the track log is not detected. No additional track log data can be stored without deleting old data to transfer user data without an SD card containing user data being present in memory. Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is full and track recording has been turned off. Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature...
... to create memory space. If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is full. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 81 Track Log Full-the track log is not detected. No additional track log data can be stored without deleting old data to transfer user data without an SD card containing user data being present in memory. Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is full and track recording has been turned off. Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature...
Owner's Manual
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.../Display 48 BlueChart g2 Vision using 34-38 bottom lock 61 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 55 celestial information 43 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 14 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 82 Clear User Data 44 close hauled wind gauge 42 collision alarm 26 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 61 Communications 51 Compass 36 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 30 course up data 46 backlight, adjusting...
.../Display 48 BlueChart g2 Vision using 34-38 bottom lock 61 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 55 celestial information 43 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 14 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 82 Clear User Data 44 close hauled wind gauge 42 collision alarm 26 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 61 Communications 51 Compass 36 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 30 course up data 46 backlight, adjusting...
Owner's Manual
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... the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. Creating and Using Waypoints You can store up to 1,500 waypoints (3,000 waypoints for models GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models) with a user-defined name, symbol, depth, water temperature, and comment for the waypoint you want to edit. 4. Select Create Waypoint. Note: Selecting MARK creates a waypoint only at your current location as a waypoint: From any screen, press the MARK key. • Edit Waypoint-designate a specific name, symbol, water depth, or water temperature. • Delete-deletes the...
... the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. Creating and Using Waypoints You can store up to 1,500 waypoints (3,000 waypoints for models GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models) with a user-defined name, symbol, depth, water temperature, and comment for the waypoint you want to edit. 4. Select Create Waypoint. Note: Selecting MARK creates a waypoint only at your current location as a waypoint: From any screen, press the MARK key. • Edit Waypoint-designate a specific name, symbol, water depth, or water temperature. • Delete-deletes the...
Owner's Manual
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... NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call is only available if you have entered. Complete one of the following: • Select Call with Radio to set a waypoint at the time the DSC distress call list. If your radio is tracking the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. Select Create Waypoint to set up to call : 1. Receiving Distress Calls If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible VHF radio...
... NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call is only available if you have entered. Complete one of the following: • Select Call with Radio to set a waypoint at the time the DSC distress call list. If your radio is tracking the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. Select Create Waypoint to set up to call : 1. Receiving Distress Calls If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible VHF radio...
Owner's Manual
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.... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Digital Selective Calling Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the vessel name and the vessel symbol, and add a comment. Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you initiate a man-overboard DSC distress call from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and...
.... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Digital Selective Calling Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the vessel name and the vessel symbol, and add a comment. Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you initiate a man-overboard DSC distress call from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and...
