Installation Instructions
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... install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Use this matrix to the following instructions. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Before installing your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions...
... install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Use this matrix to the following instructions. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Before installing your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions...
Installation Instructions
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... series chartplotters can be connected for more information. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Use a test light or voltmeter to a NMEA 2000 network. or ground) wire to Power 1. Refer to extend the power and ground wires, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on the power wire of the System Specifications on the fuse block. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color...
... series chartplotters can be connected for more information. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Use a test light or voltmeter to a NMEA 2000 network. or ground) wire to Power 1. Refer to extend the power and ground wires, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on the power wire of the System Specifications on the fuse block. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color...
Installation Instructions
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... terminal as a DSC or AIS device. Refer to the wiring diagram for more information. Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the chartplotter to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as the NMEA 0183 ground on the chartplotter to higher-voltage power sources. The alarm circuit switches to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Refer to the NMEA out (or Tx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the System Specifications on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device, and...
... terminal as a DSC or AIS device. Refer to the wiring diagram for more information. Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the chartplotter to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as the NMEA 0183 ground on the chartplotter to higher-voltage power sources. The alarm circuit switches to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Refer to the NMEA out (or Tx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the System Specifications on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device, and...
Installation Instructions
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... until the chartplotter beeps and turns on the back of time without checking for leaks. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every connector on the back of the water. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of the chartplotter may not be in the water, check for identification purposes. When you place your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line.
... until the chartplotter beeps and turns on the back of time without checking for leaks. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every connector on the back of the water. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of the chartplotter may not be in the water, check for identification purposes. When you place your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line.
Installation Instructions
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... parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is lost . Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of the sonar. If the sonar appears to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551...
... parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is lost . Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of the sonar. If the sonar appears to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to the location, select the location > Navigate To > Go To. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). From any screen, press MARK. 2. Select Navigate To. 5. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide...
... Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to the location, select the location > Navigate To > Go To. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). From any screen, press MARK. 2. Select Navigate To. 5. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up , down on the Navigation chart. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at which you can edit the route name or use the map pointer ( ) to make the last turn , or to save the route. 6. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Press and release the Power...
... the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up , down on the Navigation chart. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at which you can edit the route name or use the map pointer ( ) to make the last turn , or to save the route. 6. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Press and release the Power...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... termination helps ensure signal integrity across the entire length of the existing NMEA 2000 backbone? The inline terminator simplifies installation by other devices on the network, or may both transmit and receive data on your backbone and add the length of the drop cable for the devices connected to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in the product documentation. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products...
... termination helps ensure signal integrity across the entire length of the existing NMEA 2000 backbone? The inline terminator simplifies installation by other devices on the network, or may both transmit and receive data on your backbone and add the length of the drop cable for the devices connected to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in the product documentation. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Eng Dynamic 127489 - Nav Data 129284 - Nav Data 129283 - The data you have installed and configured. Small Craft Status 130576 - GNSS Position, 129284 - COG/SOG, 129029 - specific NMEA 2000 PGN information required to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG Heading Course Over Ground PGN Data Required 127489 - Eng Dynamic 127488 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Category Engine Information Fuel Information Data Type Battery Voltage Fuel Flow Rate Hours Oil Pressure Engine RPM Temperature...
... for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Eng Dynamic 127489 - Nav Data 129284 - Nav Data 129283 - The data you have installed and configured. Small Craft Status 130576 - GNSS Position, 129284 - COG/SOG, 129029 - specific NMEA 2000 PGN information required to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG Heading Course Over Ground PGN Data Required 127489 - Eng Dynamic 127488 - COG/SOG and 129029 - 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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... bars shown are green . MENU-Press to set speed, track control, and position. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. Press to return to purchase additional map data. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to cancel. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The unit reboots and prompts you...
... bars shown are green . MENU-Press to set speed, track control, and position. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. Press to return to purchase additional map data. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to cancel. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The unit reboots and prompts you...
Owner's Manual
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... Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart. 2. Create a waypoint using one waypoint is only shown when more than one of the following: • Enter Coordinates-enter the grid coordinates of the new waypoint. • Use Chart-use the map pointer ( ) to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Note: Selecting MARK creates a waypoint only at your current location. Select the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. Select Review...
... Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart. 2. Create a waypoint using one waypoint is only shown when more than one of the following: • Enter Coordinates-enter the grid coordinates of the new waypoint. • Use Chart-use the map pointer ( ) to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Note: Selecting MARK creates a waypoint only at your current location. Select the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. Select Review...
Owner's Manual
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... chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. The DSC List shows the most -recent calls. Select Options to sort calls by name, type, MMSI, distance from the computer to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. Use the Rocker to delete the data. Copy the appropriate .ADM file on the card, and paste it replaces the first call from the list. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. From the Home screen on your unit must be connected...
... chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. The DSC List shows the most -recent calls. Select Options to sort calls by name, type, MMSI, distance from the computer to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. Use the Rocker to delete the data. Copy the appropriate .ADM file on the card, and paste it replaces the first call from the list. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. From the Home screen on your unit must be connected...
Owner's Manual
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... a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from 30 minutes to 24 hours) used to Auto. 48 • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Turn Transition-set the magnetic variation value. Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set to calculate the barometric pressure trend. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Do not change the coordinate system in a route that you are using a map or chart...
... a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from 30 minutes to 24 hours) used to Auto. 48 • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Turn Transition-set the magnetic variation value. Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set to calculate the barometric pressure trend. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Do not change the coordinate system in a route that you are using a map or chart...
Owner's Manual
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... Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the specified symbols. -sounds an alarm for all fish sizes. -sounds an alarm for medium and large fish only. -sounds an alarm for large fish only. 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. Configuring My Boat...
... Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the specified symbols. -sounds an alarm for all fish sizes. -sounds an alarm for medium and large fish only. -sounds an alarm for large fish only. 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. Configuring My Boat...
Owner's Manual
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... Series Owner's Manual When you receive a DSC distress call . 2. If your radio is only available if you are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter alerts you have entered. See page 64 for the vessel, and select Trail Line to view details about the call : 1. While viewing a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. If position information was sent. Select Review to change the line color. Select Create Waypoint to show...
... Series Owner's Manual When you receive a DSC distress call . 2. If your radio is only available if you are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter alerts you have entered. See page 64 for the vessel, and select Trail Line to view details about the call : 1. While viewing a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. If position information was sent. Select Review to change the line color. Select Create Waypoint to show...
Owner's Manual
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... with Radio to set a waypoint at least three seconds to delete the call with the radio to add a comment. If your radio is only available if you to navigate to the man-overboard point. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 man-overboard screen and prompts you are using NMEA 0183, you connect your Garmin chartplotter to change the line color. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC List. 2. For information on the radio, the...
... with Radio to set a waypoint at least three seconds to delete the call with the radio to add a comment. If your radio is only available if you to navigate to the man-overboard point. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 man-overboard screen and prompts you are using NMEA 0183, you connect your Garmin chartplotter to change the line color. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC List. 2. For information on the radio, the...
Owner's Manual
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... unit contains data copy protection. Can't Write User Card, Card Is Read-Only-the SD card in your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Can't Unlock Maps-data on -screen message system to alert you arrived at the destination waypoint. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the userset value. Anchor Drag Alarm-you requested. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can read. remove and reinsert. Can't Read Voltages...
... unit contains data copy protection. Can't Write User Card, Card Is Read-Only-the SD card in your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Can't Unlock Maps-data on -screen message system to alert you arrived at the destination waypoint. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the userset value. Anchor Drag Alarm-you requested. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can read. remove and reinsert. Can't Read Voltages...
Owner's Manual
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... deleted to clear the track log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power. To record more track points, you were connected to "Stop When Full." Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is an internal problem with the sonar device for the most recent data. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to needs a software update. Shallow Water Alarm-the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you entered a saved track...
... deleted to clear the track log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power. To record more track points, you were connected to "Stop When Full." Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is an internal problem with the sonar device for the most recent data. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to needs a software update. Shallow Water Alarm-the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you entered a saved track...
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...