Installation Instructions
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.../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" ...to the following instructions. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Install the transducer, if applicable (page...
.../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" ...to the following instructions. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Install the transducer, if applicable (page...
Installation Instructions
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...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...sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on your chartplotter for identification purposes. Connecting Cables to the...
...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...sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on your chartplotter for identification purposes. Connecting Cables to the...
Installation Instructions
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...× 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 . diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . diagonal... gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof 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 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm)...
...× 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 . diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . diagonal... gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof 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 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm)...
Owner's Manual
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...: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to...
...: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to...
Owner's Manual
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To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key.
To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key.
Owner's Manual
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...set up the screen to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D..., Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected ...
...set up the screen to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D..., Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected ...
Owner's Manual
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... subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off to adjust the view. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for additional information. Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is... 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to a weather module and you have an "s" series unit (such as fish).
... subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off to adjust the view. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for additional information. Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is... 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to a weather module and you have an "s" series unit (such as fish).
Owner's Manual
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...a view of roads, restaurants, and other navigationally significant aerial photos to help you should ground yourself on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. In addition to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features: • ...you are connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot, you to get the most out of the land and water on your destination (page 49). 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 ...
...a view of roads, restaurants, and other navigationally significant aerial photos to help you should ground yourself on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. In addition to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features: • ...you are connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot, you to get the most out of the land and water on your destination (page 49). 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... (at least 4 GB) into the SD card slot on the SD card. 6. 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 the ... the list. Existing data is not NMEA 2000 compatible, select Save To Card instead of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the front of the unit. 2.
... (at least 4 GB) into the SD card slot on the SD card. 6. 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 the ... the list. Existing data is not NMEA 2000 compatible, select Save To Card instead of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the front of the unit. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... The colors indicate different strengths of the transducer's sonar readings. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Range Using Sonar Understanding the Flasher Screen (GPSMAP 431s/531s/536s only) Use the Flasher screen to view a full-screen graph of the sonar return. (When using the white ...500 Series Owner's Manual Water depth at the top and progresses clockwise. It is organized as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to display sonar information on the ring when ...
... The colors indicate different strengths of the transducer's sonar readings. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Range Using Sonar Understanding the Flasher Screen (GPSMAP 431s/531s/536s only) Use the Flasher screen to view a full-screen graph of the sonar return. (When using the white ...500 Series Owner's Manual Water depth at the top and progresses clockwise. It is organized as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to display sonar information on the ring when ...
Owner's Manual
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...Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. GPSMAP 531/541: 5.0 in . GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Update Rate: once per second GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 77 Appendix Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W ×...GPSMAP 431/441: 4.0 in . Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 55ºC) Appendix Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 536/546 GPSMAP 431/441 GPSMAP 531/541 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in. (65) cm 30 in . GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP...
...Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. GPSMAP 531/541: 5.0 in . GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Update Rate: once per second GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 77 Appendix Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W ×...GPSMAP 431/441: 4.0 in . Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 55ºC) Appendix Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 536/546 GPSMAP 431/441 GPSMAP 531/541 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in. (65) cm 30 in . GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual
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Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky) GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s Warm:* Approximately 1 second Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds *Warm: your unit is at or near the last location where you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit has moved by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it was turned off, or it has been turned off for more than 2 weeks. GPS Accuracy: Position:
Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky) GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s Warm:* Approximately 1 second Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds *Warm: your unit is at or near the last location where you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit has moved by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it was turned off, or it has been turned off for more than 2 weeks. GPS Accuracy: Position:
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be relied upon as is LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY a) DISCLAIMERS. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP... 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s provided "as safety-critical in ...
...Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be relied upon as is LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY a) DISCLAIMERS. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP... 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s provided "as safety-critical in ...
Owner's Manual
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... > Navigation Chart," you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual i They indicate that you should highlight a series of the main screens to access advanced settings... 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...
... > Navigation Chart," you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual i They indicate that you should highlight a series of the main screens to access advanced settings... 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...
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 430x/440x 2 GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 430x/440x 2 GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...; Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50). Note: If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from... to access all other vessels (page 34). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 41). 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...
...; Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50). Note: If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from... to access all other vessels (page 34). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 41). 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...
Owner's Manual
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..., Comment, or Position). Select the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. 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. To...
..., Comment, or Position). Select the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. 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. To...
Owner's Manual
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...undo the last turn and press SELECT. Select Review > Delete (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is complete. 30 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location at which you want to select your destination. 2. If you...1. Where To? To create a route in the vicinity.) Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 20 routes (100 routes for models GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models), with up to make the last turn toward your present location: 1. Select Navigate To > Route To. 3....
...undo the last turn and press SELECT. Select Review > Delete (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is complete. 30 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location at which you want to select your destination. 2. If you...1. Where To? To create a route in the vicinity.) Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 20 routes (100 routes for models GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models), with up to make the last turn toward your present location: 1. Select Navigate To > Route To. 3....
Owner's Manual
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... the SD card into an SD card reader attached to an SD card: 1. Complete one 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 following: • Select the file name from the computer to an SD card in maps to a... press SELECT. 4. Insert an SD card (at least 4 GB) into the SD card slot on the SD card. 6. To copy the built-in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Copy Built-In Map to copy the maps loaded onto your chartplotter to...
... the SD card into an SD card reader attached to an SD card: 1. Complete one 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 following: • Select the file name from the computer to an SD card in maps to a... press SELECT. 4. Insert an SD card (at least 4 GB) into the SD card slot on the SD card. 6. To copy the built-in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Copy Built-In Map to copy the maps loaded onto your chartplotter to...
Owner's Manual
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...the Chartplotter (in Europe) on or off with the Power Key before power is provided as simulated position, speed, and direction. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to set simulator options, such as a troubleshooting tool. Beeper/Display-select Beeper...darken the backlight. Configuring Units of your chartplotter. System Units-a global setting that defines individual units of system events. Auto Power (GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models)-turn on whenever power is applied, unless the chartplotter is turned off . WAAS/EGNOS ...
...the Chartplotter (in Europe) on or off with the Power Key before power is provided as simulated position, speed, and direction. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to set simulator options, such as a troubleshooting tool. Beeper/Display-select Beeper...darken the backlight. Configuring Units of your chartplotter. System Units-a global setting that defines individual units of system events. Auto Power (GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models)-turn on whenever power is applied, unless the chartplotter is turned off . WAAS/EGNOS ...