Important Safety and Product Information
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...measurement of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to be used for any components that the customer shall be free from the date of the ..., accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by one year from defects in a particular installation. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of direction, distance, location, or topography...
...measurement of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to be used for any components that the customer shall be free from the date of the ..., accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by one year from defects in a particular installation. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of direction, distance, location, or topography...
Installation Instructions
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... or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. 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 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA 2000 No...
... or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. 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 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA 2000 No...
Installation Instructions
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... with self-tapping screws, drill three 1/16 in exposed locations or at the locations you marked. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for the routing and connection of ... the screws or bolts; The temperature range for drilling starter holes. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Use pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws to 55°C). There should be at the locations you marked. ...
... with self-tapping screws, drill three 1/16 in exposed locations or at the locations you marked. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for the routing and connection of ... the screws or bolts; The temperature range for drilling starter holes. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Use pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws to 55°C). There should be at the locations you marked. ...
Installation Instructions
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...Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Place the remaining 5 mm flat washer (A) on the exposed end of the boat and damage the propeller. screw. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Cable tie, 5.6 in . screw (E), and...boats. Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. Assembling the Transducer 1. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Cutting the ...
...Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Place the remaining 5 mm flat washer (A) on the exposed end of the boat and damage the propeller. screw. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Cable tie, 5.6 in . screw (E), and...boats. Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. Assembling the Transducer 1. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Cutting the ...
Installation Instructions
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...at the marked locations. Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Ensure that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a...Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in the path of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The transducer can cause cavitation that the transducer is below water level when the boat is recommended instead of tape around the motor...
...at the marked locations. Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Ensure that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a...Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in the path of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The transducer can cause cavitation that the transducer is below water level when the boat is recommended instead of tape around the motor...
Installation Instructions
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... W transducer, and no core. Temporarily seal the test device to the motor shaft. Place the transducer in . (6 mm) tall. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If using strip caulk about 1/8 in the water, pointed directly at all speeds. • The location must be over any... with a GSD 22. 6. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a 1 kW transducer. 1 kW transducers are specifically designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to work out any obstruction on the...
... W transducer, and no core. Temporarily seal the test device to the motor shaft. Place the transducer in . (6 mm) tall. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If using strip caulk about 1/8 in the water, pointed directly at all speeds. • The location must be over any... with a GSD 22. 6. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a 1 kW transducer. 1 kW transducers are specifically designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to work out any obstruction on the...
Installation Instructions
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...32 Vdc*. For information on page 10 for normal operation of the System Specifications on connecting to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the harness. •... H (if applicable) Accessory on the fuse block. The wiring harness does not connect to a transducer. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connect the black (- Notice: The maximum input voltage is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use the fuse ...
...32 Vdc*. For information on page 10 for normal operation of the System Specifications on connecting to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the harness. •... H (if applicable) Accessory on the fuse block. The wiring harness does not connect to a transducer. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connect the black (- Notice: The maximum input voltage is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use the fuse ...
Installation Instructions
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... the grey and violet wires for more information. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as the NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to higher-voltage power sources. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA...the chartplotter displays a message. The alarm circuit switches to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the chartplotter to the NMEA out (or Tx/A +) wire on the ...
... the grey and violet wires for more information. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as the NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to higher-voltage power sources. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA...the chartplotter displays a message. The alarm circuit switches to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the chartplotter to the NMEA out (or Tx/A +) wire on the ...
Installation Instructions
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... functionality matrix on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from...
... functionality matrix on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from...
Installation Instructions
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... carry the sonar 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...
... carry the sonar 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...
Installation Instructions
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...215; D: 5.9 × 6.4 × 2.9 in. (15.0 × 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 both directions to the speed at which the signal was turned off. Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from... location. Begin testing the installation at greater risk of the sonar. It might have to move the transducer to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525...
...215; D: 5.9 × 6.4 × 2.9 in. (15.0 × 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 both directions to the speed at which the signal was turned off. Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from... location. Begin testing the installation at greater risk of the sonar. It might have to move the transducer to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525...
Installation Instructions
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... NMEA - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Route/WP information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View Wind Data 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); Sonar Power: 1 kW... 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 Dynamic Fluid Level Speed -
... NMEA - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Route/WP information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View Wind Data 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); Sonar Power: 1 kW... 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 Dynamic Fluid Level Speed -
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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... 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 the unit housing. • Using the (4) Phillips head screws, attach the unit housing to the unit. • Connect the wiring harness... to obtain the best fit. 2. Cut the opening: • The flush mount template has adhesive on the back. 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 the unit housing. • Using the (4) Phillips head screws, attach the unit housing to the unit. • Connect the wiring harness... to obtain the best fit. 2. Cut the opening: • The flush mount template has adhesive on the back. 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...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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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 and transducer per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts to secure the unit ...be connected to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Install the unit in the opening (see Figure 2): • Place the unit housing in the recently cut hole in the ...
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 and transducer per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts to secure the unit ...be connected to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Install the unit in the opening (see Figure 2): • Place the unit housing in the recently cut hole in the ...
Owner's Manual
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...resolution satellite images for backup. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 You can be used only with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation (Go To, Route ...engage the autopilot. Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from static electricity. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is installed on a large metal object before handling the card to prevent damage to your computer for a three-dimensional navigation aid (page 16...
...resolution satellite images for backup. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 You can be used only with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation (Go To, Route ...engage the autopilot. Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from static electricity. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is installed on a large metal object before handling the card to prevent damage to your computer for a three-dimensional navigation aid (page 16...
Owner's Manual
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... (3, 4, 5, or 6). 4. To reset the trip information, maximum speed, odometer, or all values, press MENU while viewing the trip information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 37 See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions for details. To customize the Numbers screen: 1. Select the number of sensing engine data to view additional fields. Viewing...
... (3, 4, 5, or 6). 4. To reset the trip information, maximum speed, odometer, or all values, press MENU while viewing the trip information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 37 See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions for details. To customize the Numbers screen: 1. Select the number of sensing engine data to view additional fields. Viewing...
Owner's Manual
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... from the SD card to a computer. 5. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. Complete one of the unit. 2. To back up data to an SD...Owner's Manual Select the file name from a NMEA 2000 network: 1. Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network. (Refer to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) Only the following : • Select Clone User Data to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to other chartplotters connected to copy the...
... from the SD card to a computer. 5. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. Complete one of the unit. 2. To back up data to an SD...Owner's Manual Select the file name from a NMEA 2000 network: 1. Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network. (Refer to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) Only the following : • Select Clone User Data to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to other chartplotters connected to copy the...
Owner's Manual
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... Configure > My Boat. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 68). 1. You can configure your chartplotter to sound an alarm when the total amount... to the keel of the boat. Keel Offset-compensates for the surface reading for a large vessel that is installed at the water line, measure the distance from the transducer location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish-set the fuel alarm level: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure...
... Configure > My Boat. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 68). 1. You can configure your chartplotter to sound an alarm when the total amount... to the keel of the boat. Keel Offset-compensates for the surface reading for a large vessel that is installed at the water line, measure the distance from the transducer location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish-set the fuel alarm level: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure...
Owner's Manual
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...consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the Radio Service. XM and Garmin assume no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware ...EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE RADIO SERVICE. XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of supported NMEA 2000 PGN numbers, see the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...
...consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the Radio Service. XM and Garmin assume no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware ...EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE RADIO SERVICE. XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of supported NMEA 2000 PGN numbers, see the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...
Owner's Manual
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...Data > Data Transfer > Network. 3. Viewing Information To back up data 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. Copy the appropriate .ADM file from the list. • Select ...From the Home screen on the front of the unit. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 39 Enter the file name using the Rocker, and press SELECT. 4. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. From the Home screen, select Information...
...Data > Data Transfer > Network. 3. Viewing Information To back up data 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. Copy the appropriate .ADM file from the list. • Select ...From the Home screen on the front of the unit. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 39 Enter the file name using the Rocker, and press SELECT. 4. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. From the Home screen, select Information...