Installation Instructions
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...cutting, always check the opposite side of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. 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 No Yes No Yes NMEA 0183 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Garmin CANet Yes Yes No No No...
...cutting, always check the opposite side of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. 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 No Yes No Yes NMEA 0183 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Garmin CANet Yes Yes No No No...
Installation Instructions
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... the chartplotter. Drill the mounting holes. • If you secure the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in . (8 cm) clearance behind the case. Align the slot on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400...
... the chartplotter. Drill the mounting holes. • If you secure the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in . (8 cm) clearance behind the case. Align the slot on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400...
Installation Instructions
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... the water to sonar-capable chartplotters. Be sure you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are available from your Garmin dealer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. DO NOT lubricate...slot E G Back of the propeller on the boat. NOTE: The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. If the transducer lead is key to operate properly, the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Assembling ...
... the water to sonar-capable chartplotters. Be sure you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are available from your Garmin dealer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. DO NOT lubricate...slot E G Back of the propeller on the boat. NOTE: The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. If the transducer lead is key to operate properly, the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Assembling ...
Installation Instructions
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...center locations of each hole on the transducer cable, approximately one of the plastic cable tie. 2. Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. notice: For cold water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in . (9.5 mm) on fiberglass hulls or 3/8 ... . (Do not overtighten.) 5. Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. See page 9. Trim off the excess if necessary. Drill a 1/8 in...
...center locations of each hole on the transducer cable, approximately one of the plastic cable tie. 2. Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. notice: For cold water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in . (9.5 mm) on fiberglass hulls or 3/8 ... . (Do not overtighten.) 5. Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. See page 9. Trim off the excess if necessary. Drill a 1/8 in...
Installation Instructions
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....4 mm) thick when using the trolling motor. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of electrical interference. For a transducer to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. To test the location: 1. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer...
....4 mm) thick when using the trolling motor. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of electrical interference. For a transducer to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. To test the location: 1. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer...
Installation Instructions
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... not cut the transducer cable, because this can wire the harness directly to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Refer to the Power section of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be able to wire the harness to a NMEA 0183- If you use only the red and...
... not cut the transducer cable, because this can wire the harness directly to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Refer to the Power section of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be able to wire the harness to a NMEA 0183- If you use only the red and...
Installation Instructions
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... is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be... of the NMEA 0183 device, and 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 a NMEA 0183 device: 1. The alarm circuit switches to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Set...
... is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be... of the NMEA 0183 device, and 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 a NMEA 0183 device: 1. The alarm circuit switches to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Set...
Installation Instructions
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...up to the NMEA 2000 backbone. 4. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from your boat, you will need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to connect it can... be sent to the side of the T-connector you can connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is needed, add an extension to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Disconnect one . If you need to 20 ft. (6 m). A...
...up to the NMEA 2000 backbone. 4. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from your boat, you will need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to connect it can... be sent to the side of the T-connector you can connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is needed, add an extension to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Disconnect one . If you need to 20 ft. (6 m). A...
Installation Instructions
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... boat in the water for an extended period of your boat in the water, check for leaks. Do not leave your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, ...sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on the back of time without checking for leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on your chartplotter. Every connector on . Every possible chartplotter configuration is...
... boat in the water for an extended period of your boat in the water, check for leaks. Do not leave your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, ...sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on the back of time without checking for leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on your chartplotter. Every connector on . Every possible chartplotter configuration is...
Installation Instructions
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...m) (dual frequency), 900 ft (274 m) (dual beam) - 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 NMEA 2000-...Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038 129039 ...
...m) (dual frequency), 900 ft (274 m) (dual beam) - 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 NMEA 2000-...Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038 129039 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...two sections provide Parameter Group Number (PGN) information for Garmin chartplotters and marine instruments as well as configuration and PGN information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products iii In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These sections contain PGN and configuration information... when installing a NMEA 2000 network to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series chartplotters ◦ GMI™ 10 ◦ GPS...
...two sections provide Parameter Group Number (PGN) information for Garmin chartplotters and marine instruments as well as configuration and PGN information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products iii In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These sections contain PGN and configuration information... when installing a NMEA 2000 network to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series chartplotters ◦ GMI™ 10 ◦ GPS...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... backbone, as well as the overall length of the backbone • Note the power consumption of each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - others may require a separate power connection. Some devices or sensors can be powered by creating... main communication channel of the network. When you supply power to the backbone with a T-connector. When creating the diagram, be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
... backbone, as well as the overall length of the backbone • Note the power consumption of each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - others may require a separate power connection. Some devices or sensors can be powered by creating... main communication channel of the network. When you supply power to the backbone with a T-connector. When creating the diagram, be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...Speed Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Heading Sensor GPS Antenna Technical Reference for a... Each NMEA 2000-certified sensor provides unique information to the NMEA 2000-certified display devices (such as a GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter or a GMI 10) on the fuel speed source 127489 - GNSS Position, 129284 - and the NMEA...
...Speed Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Heading Sensor GPS Antenna Technical Reference for a... Each NMEA 2000-certified sensor provides unique information to the NMEA 2000-certified display devices (such as a GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter or a GMI 10) on the fuel speed source 127489 - GNSS Position, 129284 - and the NMEA...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...8226; Wind Sensor and a GPS Antenna • Wind Sensor, a Water Speed Sensor, and a Heading Sensor (Continued) 10 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products GNSS Position Typical Sender GPS Antenna 129026 - COG/SOG, 129029 - GNSS Position, and 129284 - Water Speed Water Speed Sensor..., a less-accurate reading can be calculated using only the Wind Sensor and GPS antenna [130306 - Wind Data, 129026 - Nav Data Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna 129026 - Temp, 130310 - Vessel Heading, and 128259 - GNSS Position GPS Antenna 128259 - Actual Pressure, 130310 - COG...
...8226; Wind Sensor and a GPS Antenna • Wind Sensor, a Water Speed Sensor, and a Heading Sensor (Continued) 10 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products GNSS Position Typical Sender GPS Antenna 129026 - COG/SOG, 129029 - GNSS Position, and 129284 - Water Speed Water Speed Sensor..., a less-accurate reading can be calculated using only the Wind Sensor and GPS antenna [130306 - Wind Data, 129026 - Nav Data Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna 129026 - Temp, 130310 - Vessel Heading, and 128259 - GNSS Position GPS Antenna 128259 - Actual Pressure, 130310 - COG...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...129026 - GNSS Position]) Either a Wind Sensor and both Water Speed and Heading Sensors, or a Wind Sensor and a GPS Antenna Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 11 Wind Data, 127250 - Water Speed]) Either: • Wind Sensor, a Water Speed Sensor, a Heading Sensor, and a ...not present, a less-accurate reading can be calculated using only the Wind Sensor, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor [130306 - Nav Data Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Maximum Apparent Wind Speed 130306 - GNSS Position]) Either a Wind Sensor, a Heading Sensor, and Speed Sensor or a Wind...
...129026 - GNSS Position]) Either a Wind Sensor and both Water Speed and Heading Sensors, or a Wind Sensor and a GPS Antenna Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 11 Wind Data, 127250 - Water Speed]) Either: • Wind Sensor, a Water Speed Sensor, a Heading Sensor, and a ...not present, a less-accurate reading can be calculated using only the Wind Sensor, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor [130306 - Nav Data Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Maximum Apparent Wind Speed 130306 - GNSS Position]) Either a Wind Sensor, a Heading Sensor, and Speed Sensor or a Wind...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in the group. Water Referenced 128267 Water Depth 129025 Position - Rapid Update COG & SOG - GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - These groups are organized into groups. All ...129284 129285 129540 130306 130312 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG - All Garmin NMEA 2000 devices use the proprietary PGN numbers 126720 and 61184. Rapid Update GNSS Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation...
...GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in the group. Water Referenced 128267 Water Depth 129025 Position - Rapid Update COG & SOG - GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - These groups are organized into groups. All ...129284 129285 129540 130306 130312 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG - All Garmin NMEA 2000 devices use the proprietary PGN numbers 126720 and 61184. Rapid Update GNSS Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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..., Engine Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 127489 127497 127505 127505 Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument) GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA -...Sensor PGN Information The following tables list the non-proprietary PGN information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Dynamic Trip Parameters, Engine Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument) ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA-Command/...
..., Engine Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 127489 127497 127505 127505 Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument) GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA -...Sensor PGN Information The following tables list the non-proprietary PGN information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Dynamic Trip Parameters, Engine Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument) ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA-Command/...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...Auto-the speed filter toggles on in low-speed situations and toggles off in low-speed situations. 1. Select Config > Auto Locate. 3. On a Garmin chartplotter, select On or Off. While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu, select the GPS 17x device. 2. GPS 17x (GPS Antenna) Enabling and ...when you can restore factory default settings to provide smoother position data updates. For convenience, this section contains the configuration information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 23 While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu, select the GPS 17x device. 2. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor ...
...Auto-the speed filter toggles on in low-speed situations and toggles off in low-speed situations. 1. Select Config > Auto Locate. 3. On a Garmin chartplotter, select On or Off. While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu, select the GPS 17x device. 2. GPS 17x (GPS Antenna) Enabling and ...when you can restore factory default settings to provide smoother position data updates. For convenience, this section contains the configuration information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 23 While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu, select the GPS 17x device. 2. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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Using Fuel-Flow Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument Caution: The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument must specify the amount of fuel currently available in addition to the GFS 10, to calculate remaining fuel based ... added: 1. To specify the amount of your boat. Changing the Fuel Economy Source The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument requires a speed sensor, in the fuel tank or tanks. Using Fuel-Level Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument To receive fuel-level information, connect the wiring harness on your NMEA 2000...
Using Fuel-Flow Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument Caution: The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument must specify the amount of fuel currently available in addition to the GFS 10, to calculate remaining fuel based ... added: 1. To specify the amount of your boat. Changing the Fuel Economy Source The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument requires a speed sensor, in the fuel tank or tanks. Using Fuel-Level Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument To receive fuel-level information, connect the wiring harness on your NMEA 2000...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...the engine in neutral. 2. Enter a positive or negative adjustment. To restore factory default settings: 1. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 Perform this test when the boat is connected to. Use the throttle to the GFS 10. To adjust the fuel... the gauge-type setting: 1. If the fuel-level reading on your boat, specify which engine or tank is shown on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the motion of the boat. To change the gauge type. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information Configuring Engine...
...the engine in neutral. 2. Enter a positive or negative adjustment. To restore factory default settings: 1. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 Perform this test when the boat is connected to. Use the throttle to the GFS 10. To adjust the fuel... the gauge-type setting: 1. If the fuel-level reading on your boat, specify which engine or tank is shown on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the motion of the boat. To change the gauge type. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information Configuring Engine...