Installation Instructions
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... wiring harness (page 6). 5. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. If any parts are missing, contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Use...
... wiring harness (page 6). 5. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. If any parts are missing, contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Use...
Installation Instructions
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... connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the boat fuse block, remove the in-line fuse holder on the fuse block of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage...
... connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the boat fuse block, remove the in-line fuse holder on the fuse block of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage...
Installation Instructions
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... terminal as a DSC or AIS device. Refer to 100 mA. 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 use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. Refer to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for connecting the chartplotter to higher-voltage power sources. For Garmin devices, the...
... terminal as a DSC or AIS device. Refer to 100 mA. 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 use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. Refer to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for connecting the chartplotter to higher-voltage power sources. For Garmin devices, the...
Installation Instructions
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Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to configure your boat in the water, check for the first time, press and hold the POWER key until the chartplotter beeps and turns on. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of your chartplotter for leaks around any screw holes that were added...
Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to configure your boat in the water, check for the first time, press and hold the POWER key until the chartplotter beeps and turns on. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of your chartplotter for leaks around any screw holes that were added...
Installation Instructions
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... signal does not improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit is lost . Caution: When adjusting the depth of 4,096 colors. diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . Acquisition Times...
... signal does not improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit is lost . Caution: When adjusting the depth of 4,096 colors. diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . Acquisition Times...
Quick Reference Guide
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... MOB you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Select a category. 3. Select a destination. 4. From the Home screen, select Where To? > Search by Name 1. Press SELECT. 4. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint attribute you want to delete. 3. Press SELECT to designate the waypoint as an MOB point. From any screen, press MARK. 2. Select Back to save the new location. Select the button...
... MOB you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Select a category. 3. Select a destination. 4. From the Home screen, select Where To? > Search by Name 1. Press SELECT. 4. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint attribute you want to delete. 3. Press SELECT to designate the waypoint as an MOB point. From any screen, press MARK. 2. Select Back to save the new location. Select the button...
Quick Reference Guide
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... your current location and to scroll to edit the route turns. To turn on the Rocker. The track memory is complete. 5. MENU-Press to mark a waypoint. press to return to manually adjust the backlight. To create a route in Taiwan From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Press left on the unit, press and release the Power key. To switch between modes. press and release to the Home screen. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME...
... your current location and to scroll to edit the route turns. To turn on the Rocker. The track memory is complete. 5. MENU-Press to mark a waypoint. press to return to manually adjust the backlight. To create a route in Taiwan From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Press left on the unit, press and release the Power key. To switch between modes. press and release to the Home screen. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... ensure signal integrity across the entire length of current a device draws from 9 to the battery) because some devices are always on the network. NMEA 2000 devices must be connected to power to connect with a nominal voltage of the drop cable for the devices connected to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in different places on the product or in the product documentation. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000...
... ensure signal integrity across the entire length of current a device draws from 9 to the battery) because some devices are always on the network. NMEA 2000 devices must be connected to power to connect with a nominal voltage of the drop cable for the devices connected to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in different places on the product or in the product documentation. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... installed and configured. Eng Dynamic 127489 - Nav Data or 129285 - Eng Dynamic 127489 - Eng Dynamic (GPS Speed or Water Speed) 127505 - COG/SOG and 129029 - specific NMEA 2000 PGN information required to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG Heading Course Over Ground PGN Data Required 127489 - XTE 129026 - Nav Data, and 129285 - Nav Data 129284 - and the NMEA 2000 sensor that data type; Category Engine Information Fuel Information Data Type Battery Voltage Fuel Flow Rate Hours Oil Pressure Engine RPM Temperature...
... installed and configured. Eng Dynamic 127489 - Nav Data or 129285 - Eng Dynamic 127489 - Eng Dynamic (GPS Speed or Water Speed) 127505 - COG/SOG and 129029 - specific NMEA 2000 PGN information required to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG Heading Course Over Ground PGN Data Required 127489 - XTE 129026 - Nav Data, and 129285 - Nav Data 129284 - and the NMEA 2000 sensor that data type; Category Engine Information Fuel Information Data Type Battery Voltage Fuel Flow Rate Hours Oil Pressure Engine RPM Temperature...
Owner's Manual
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... disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. MENU-Press to set speed, track control, and position. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to cancel. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Select Setup to access additional settings and configuration options. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at...
... disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. MENU-Press to set speed, track control, and position. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to cancel. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Select Setup to access additional settings and configuration options. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at...
Owner's Manual
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... existing waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Press SELECT to save the new location, or press MENU to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart. Create a waypoint using one waypoint is in the vicinity.) 3. Press SELECT. • Use Current Position-Create a waypoint 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 waypoint. •...
... existing waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Press SELECT to save the new location, or press MENU to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart. Create a waypoint using one waypoint is in the vicinity.) 3. Press SELECT. • Use Current Position-Create a waypoint 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 waypoint. •...
Owner's Manual
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... Selective Calling) device. Enter the file name using the Rocker, and press Select. 4. Copy the appropriate .ADM file on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 Select OK to any location on the SD card. 6. Select Options > Delete All to a computer. 5. Use the Rocker to create a new file. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader attached to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. The DSC List shows the most -recent...
... Selective Calling) device. Enter the file name using the Rocker, and press Select. 4. Copy the appropriate .ADM file on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 Select OK to any location on the SD card. 6. Select Options > Delete All to a computer. 5. Use the Rocker to create a new file. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader attached to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. The DSC List shows the most -recent...
Owner's Manual
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... the heading reference. • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Configuring Navigation Preferences To change the map datum unless you to Auto. 48 • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Turn Transition-set to set the time zone you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time...
... the heading reference. • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Configuring Navigation Preferences To change the map datum unless you to Auto. 48 • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Turn Transition-set to set the time zone you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time...
Owner's Manual
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... water. Water Temp-set an alarm to sound when the depth is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Shallow Water-set a sonar alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Setting Sonar Alarms To set...
... water. Water Temp-set an alarm to sound when the depth is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Shallow Water-set a sonar alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Setting Sonar Alarms To set...
Owner's Manual
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... are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call . 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If your radio is tracking the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. Select Create Waypoint to edit the vessel name and add a comment. Use the Rocker to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, select Trail to show or hide the trail line for information on the Navigation chart...
... are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call . 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If your radio is tracking the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. Select Create Waypoint to edit the vessel name and add a comment. Use the Rocker to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, select Trail to show or hide the trail line for information on the Navigation chart...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to delete the call report. DSC Call Information). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 Select Create Waypoint to set up an individual routine call with NMEA 2000, provided that send position reports. Select Clear Report to delete the call received is logged in...
... 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 Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to delete the call report. DSC Call Information). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 Select Create Waypoint to set up an individual routine call with NMEA 2000, provided that send position reports. Select Clear Report to delete the call received is logged in...
Owner's Manual
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... Of Range- Can't Unlock Maps-data on -screen message system to alert you requested. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. remove and reinsert. When a message appears, press MENU to the maximum voltage allowed (or less) for your chartplotter. Boat Is Not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate-the boat is crimped, broken, or contacting the chassis. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card...
... Of Range- Can't Unlock Maps-data on -screen message system to alert you requested. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. remove and reinsert. When a message appears, press MENU to the maximum voltage allowed (or less) for your chartplotter. Boat Is Not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate-the boat is crimped, broken, or contacting the chassis. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card...
Owner's Manual
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... were connected to have the unit serviced. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to clear the track log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power. Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature above, below, inside, or outside the specified values. 70 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Modify the track name or delete the existing track. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to make space for some other reason. Water Speed Sensor...
... were connected to have the unit serviced. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to clear the track log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power. Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature above, below, inside, or outside the specified values. 70 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Modify the track name or delete the existing track. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to make space for some other reason. Water Speed Sensor...
Owner's Manual
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... Auto Power 47 B backing up data 40 backlight adjusting 3 barometer, reference time 48 Beeper/Display 47 BlueChart g2 Vision using 30-34 boat icon 13 bottom lock 60 buttons 4 C Calibrate Water Speed 54 celestial 38 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 13 chart data 9 charts detail 12 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 7 settings 11 Clear User Data 39 collision alarm 55 colors, hazard 16 Color Scheme 60 Communications 50 Compass 31 compass rose 12 Compass Tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 25 course...
... Auto Power 47 B backing up data 40 backlight adjusting 3 barometer, reference time 48 Beeper/Display 47 BlueChart g2 Vision using 30-34 boat icon 13 bottom lock 60 buttons 4 C Calibrate Water Speed 54 celestial 38 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 13 chart data 9 charts detail 12 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 7 settings 11 Clear User Data 39 collision alarm 55 colors, hazard 16 Color Scheme 60 Communications 50 Compass 31 compass rose 12 Compass Tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 25 course...
Owner's Manual
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... Temp Offset 54 Tides/Currents 11 Animated 11 tide stations 37 viewing information 11 Time (options) 48 tracks 17, 28 trails AIS 44 DSC 64 transducer dual frequency 60 transferring data 39, 40 True (north) 48 true wind 36 turn the unit off 2 Turn Transition 48 U unit ID number 5 units of measure 47 user data backing up 40 clearing 39 transferring 40 viewing 39 V Vehicle Icon 13 version (software) 47 VHF radio 61 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
... Temp Offset 54 Tides/Currents 11 Animated 11 tide stations 37 viewing information 11 Time (options) 48 tracks 17, 28 trails AIS 44 DSC 64 transducer dual frequency 60 transferring data 39, 40 True (north) 48 true wind 36 turn the unit off 2 Turn Transition 48 U unit ID number 5 units of measure 47 user data backing up 40 clearing 39 transferring 40 viewing 39 V Vehicle Icon 13 version (software) 47 VHF radio 61 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...