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" version only "s" version only "s" version only...
.../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 only...
Installation Instructions
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...transducer into the transducer at the same time. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions cable clamps (2) G - Assembling the Transducer 1. Cable tie...215; 12 mm screw (4) E - 10-32 × 1.75 in . Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar-capable chartplotter. H 4. screw. The transducer must be located in calm water. • Mount the transducer as ...performance from your Garmin dealer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. ...
...transducer into the transducer at the same time. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions cable clamps (2) G - Assembling the Transducer 1. Cable tie...215; 12 mm screw (4) E - 10-32 × 1.75 in . Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar-capable chartplotter. H 4. screw. The transducer must be located in calm water. • Mount the transducer as ...performance from your Garmin dealer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. ...
Installation Instructions
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...obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. If the sonar performance is equipped with sealant to avoid accumulating debris. Weight the transducer in place. Some transducers are unsure whether your hull...A solid fiberglass hull can be tested. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using cable ties to secure the cable to avoid damage while using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature ...
...obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. If the sonar performance is equipped with sealant to avoid accumulating debris. Weight the transducer in place. Some transducers are unsure whether your hull...A solid fiberglass hull can be tested. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using cable ties to secure the cable to avoid damage while using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature ...
Installation Instructions
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...NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. Disconnect one . Add a T-connector (not included) to connect the chartplotter. If more information. Using the CANet optimizes the performance of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from a... you need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to your compatible Garmin sounder or fishfinder. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it to an existing NMEA 2000 network. Route a NMEA...
...NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. Disconnect one . Add a T-connector (not included) to connect the chartplotter. If more information. Using the CANet optimizes the performance of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from a... you need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to your compatible Garmin sounder or fishfinder. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it to an existing NMEA 2000 network. Route a NMEA...
Installation Instructions
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...holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is necessary to 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, ...
...holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is necessary to 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, ...
Installation Instructions
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... times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of the boat. If the sonar appears to eliminate the degradation. 4. If the sonar signal suddenly is at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to be working properly, gradually increase... Fully 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) 26...
... times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of the boat. If the sonar appears to eliminate the degradation. 4. If the sonar signal suddenly is at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to be working properly, gradually increase... Fully 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) 26...
Installation Instructions
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... 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038 129039 129040 129794 129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual... 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 Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading ...
... 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038 129039 129040 129794 129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual... 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 Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. Select MENU to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. A trailing line on the chart indicates your present location: 1. To clear the active track: From any ... your manual setting. You can view the distance and bearing from your track. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the route and press SELECT. 4. Select Backlight. 3. From ... and press SELECT. 2. Choose the location of the sonar, to start the new route. A Printed in Taiwan Press and release the Power key. 2.
...MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. Select MENU to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. A trailing line on the chart indicates your present location: 1. To clear the active track: From any ... your manual setting. You can view the distance and bearing from your track. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the route and press SELECT. 4. Select Backlight. 3. From ... and press SELECT. 2. Choose the location of the sonar, to start the new route. A Printed in Taiwan Press and release the Power key. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. 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 the Home screen. • Press MENU...; Press and release the Power key to a Destination: page 28. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 30. • Configuring System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79.
... are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. 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 the Home screen. • Press MENU...; Press and release the Power key to a Destination: page 28. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 30. • Configuring System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79.
Owner's Manual
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...Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings ... 21 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 22 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Automatic Identification System 22 Where To 28 Navigating to a Destination 28... and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information...
...Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings ... 21 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 22 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Automatic Identification System 22 Where To 28 Navigating to a Destination 28... and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information...
Owner's Manual
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...Screen 58 Understanding the Split Zoom Screen 58 Understanding the Depth Log Screen 59 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 59 Setting Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 ...Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ ...
...Screen 58 Understanding the Split Zoom Screen 58 Understanding the Depth Log Screen 59 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 59 Setting Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 ...Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ ...
Owner's Manual
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...Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is automatically set the time zone you want displayed for on your boat (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for time readings. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available...the unit is turned on.) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are receiving sonar depth data. Minimum Depth-select the minimum safe depth for location readings. Select Yes or No. Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance ...
...Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is automatically set the time zone you want displayed for on your boat (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for time readings. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available...the unit is turned on.) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are receiving sonar depth data. Minimum Depth-select the minimum safe depth for location readings. Select Yes or No. Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance ...
Owner's Manual
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...the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of the sonar, to zoom in or out on lists, to scroll the map, or to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to ... at your current location. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are green . When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on lists.
...the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of the sonar, to zoom in or out on lists, to scroll the map, or to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to ... at your current location. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are green . When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on lists.
Owner's Manual
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... Home 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. Getting Started • Where To?-access navigation features (page 28). • Information-view information including dashboard options... Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D...
... Home 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. Getting Started • Where To?-access navigation features (page 28). • Information-view information including dashboard options... Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 use sonar features. Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for additional information. Data Bars-shows or hides cruising, navigation... (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off to adjust the view. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Red indicates the ...
... 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 use sonar features. Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for additional information. Data Bars-shows or hides cruising, navigation... (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off to adjust the view. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Red indicates the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar-capable unit with a transducer attached. The "Where To?" Use the Chart/Sonar screen to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 ...Series Owner's Manual section on page 28 contains more information on page 28. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Using Charts instructions...
...Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar-capable unit with a transducer attached. The "Where To?" Use the Chart/Sonar screen to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 ...Series Owner's Manual section on page 28 contains more information on page 28. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Using Charts instructions...
Owner's Manual
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...will automatically turn on whenever power is applied, unless the chartplotter is turned off . A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water temperature ...select Beeper to individually define units of your chartplotter. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with a temperature-capable... ft, ºF), Metric (kh, m, ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Simulator-turn Auto Power On or Off. Select Display > Color Mode to set ...
...will automatically turn on whenever power is applied, unless the chartplotter is turned off . A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water temperature ...select Beeper to individually define units of your chartplotter. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with a temperature-capable... ft, ºF), Metric (kh, m, ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Simulator-turn Auto Power On or Off. Select Display > Color Mode to set ...
Owner's Manual
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... connecting your chartplotter to the default setting. 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...
... connecting your chartplotter to the default setting. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Distance-if you are off course by a specified distance. Shallow Water-set the number of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Use the Rocker to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Battery-set an ... or when nearing either turns or destinations. If you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Off Course-set an alarm to sound when you have Activation set to Distance, select Change Distance to set an alarm to sound when you...
... Distance-if you are off course by a specified distance. Shallow Water-set the number of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Use the Rocker to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Battery-set an ... or when nearing either turns or destinations. If you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Off Course-set an alarm to sound when you have Activation set to Distance, select Change Distance to set an alarm to sound when you...
Owner's Manual
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... the depth indicated. 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 view a full-screen graph 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...
... the depth indicated. 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 view a full-screen graph 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...