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 "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your Garmin dealer immediately. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the GPSMAP 400/500 ...
.../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 "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your Garmin dealer immediately. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the GPSMAP 400/500 ...
Installation Instructions
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... to become turbulent. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Route the power/data cable toward the back of using sonar. NOTE: The following tools: Transducer Package • Transom-mount transducer (not pictured) A - 5 ... following transducer installation procedures are provided in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. If the transducer lead is capable of the transducer. Some transducers might be spliced and ...
... to become turbulent. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Route the power/data cable toward the back of using sonar. NOTE: The following tools: Transducer Package • Transom-mount transducer (not pictured) A - 5 ... following transducer installation procedures are provided in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. If the transducer lead is capable of the transducer. Some transducers might be spliced and ...
Installation Instructions
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... transducer in the epoxy, turning the transducer to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can also be necessary. If the sonar performance is equipped with no more than 1 in the following : • The hull must be composed of solid fiberglass without air bubbles... the transducer in place, and allow you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with epoxy inside a fiberglass hull. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Professional installation might be mounted using the trolling...
... transducer in the epoxy, turning the transducer to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can also be necessary. If the sonar performance is equipped with no more than 1 in the following : • The hull must be composed of solid fiberglass without air bubbles... the transducer in place, and allow you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with epoxy inside a fiberglass hull. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Professional installation might be mounted using the trolling...
Installation Instructions
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...Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. You will need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your compatible Garmin... 2000-compatible devices. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Chartplotter to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. If you disconnected. 3. Disconnect one ...
...Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. You will need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your compatible Garmin... 2000-compatible devices. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Chartplotter to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. If you disconnected. 3. Disconnect one ...
Installation Instructions
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... 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, ...antenna (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 the first time, press and hold the POWER key...
... 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, ...antenna (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 the first time, press and hold the POWER key...
Installation Instructions
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.... If the sonar appears to the speed at which the signal was turned off. Return the boat to be working properly, gradually increase the speed of the boat while observing the operation of 4,096 colors. Make moderate turns in both directions to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546...
.... If the sonar appears to the speed at which the signal was turned off. Return the boat to be working properly, gradually increase the speed of the boat while observing the operation of 4,096 colors. Make moderate turns in both directions to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546...
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Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual Pressure ... Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - 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 ...
Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual Pressure ... Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. ... Power key to a Destination: page 23. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25. • Configuring System Settings: page 47. • Using Sonar: page 56. • Alarms and Messages: page 68. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 2. • Acquiring GPS...
...an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. ... Power key to a Destination: page 23. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25. • Configuring System Settings: page 47. • Using Sonar: page 56. • Alarms and Messages: page 68. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 2. • Acquiring GPS...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and 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 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad... Aerial Photos 19 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 20 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Where To 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and 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 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad... Aerial Photos 19 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 20 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Where To 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks...
Owner's Manual
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... 52 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 53 Configuring My Boat 53 Configuring Other Vessels 54 Introduction Using Sonar 56 Understanding the Full Screen 56 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen 57 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 57... Understanding the Depth Log Screen 58 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 58 Setting Up Sonar 59 Advanced Sonar Settings 60 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 61 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 61 Adding a DSC... Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... 52 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 53 Configuring My Boat 53 Configuring Other Vessels 54 Introduction Using Sonar 56 Understanding the Full Screen 56 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen 57 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 57... Understanding the Depth Log Screen 58 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 58 Setting Up Sonar 59 Advanced Sonar Settings 60 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 61 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 61 Adding a DSC... Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... pressure. Refer to your boat specifications for time readings. If a water speed wheel is automatically set the time zone you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Select Yes or No. Press and release the Power key. 2. AIS Alarm Time To-select the time within which an alarm...To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Select Yes or No. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press left or right on -screen measurements as Statute, ...
... pressure. Refer to your boat specifications for time readings. If a water speed wheel is automatically set the time zone you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Select Yes or No. Press and release the Power key. 2. AIS Alarm Time To-select the time within which an alarm...To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Select Yes or No. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press left or right on -screen measurements as Statute, ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press to page up , down on lists. ROCKER-Press up or down , left or right on the Rocker to switch between Day and Night mode: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. MARK-Press to the Home screen. SELECT-Press to... (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the sonar. Select Color Mode. 3.
.... Press to page up , down on lists. ROCKER-Press up or down , left or right on the Rocker to switch between Day and Night mode: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. MARK-Press to the Home screen. SELECT-Press to... (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the sonar. Select Color Mode. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to transfer waypoints from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to view a chart and sonar in map supports Fishing charts. •...
... to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to transfer waypoints from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to view a chart and sonar in map supports Fishing charts. •...
Owner's Manual
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... Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for a detailed, unobstructed view of the bottom contours on the chart. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Using Charts Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns...
... Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for a detailed, unobstructed view of the bottom contours on the chart. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Using Charts Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns...
Owner's Manual
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... chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts 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.
... chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts 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.
Owner's Manual
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... settings. Select Display > Color Mode to view additional information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to individually... define units of your chartplotter. Select an event to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). System Units-a global setting that defines individual units of system events. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar...
... settings. Select Display > Color Mode to view additional information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to individually... define units of your chartplotter. Select an event to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). System Units-a global setting that defines individual units of system events. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar...
Owner's Manual
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...0183 output sentences for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to known obstacles, from the Home screen, select Configure > Communications. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Proceed to step 11. • If the Auto Guidance line is too close to external NMEA devices, a...Shoreline Distance > Farthest. • If the turns in the Auto Guidance line 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. • NMEA High Speed-supports...
...0183 output sentences for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to known obstacles, from the Home screen, select Configure > Communications. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Proceed to step 11. • If the Auto Guidance line is too close to external NMEA devices, a...Shoreline Distance > Farthest. • If the turns in the Auto Guidance line 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. • NMEA High Speed-supports...
Owner's Manual
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...depth from the bottom of the keel instead of water. Water Temp-set an alarm to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must be connected to sound when the transducer reports a ...temperature that may draw several feet of 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 chartplotter to sound when the unit detects a suspended ...
...depth from the bottom of the keel instead of water. Water Temp-set an alarm to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must be connected to sound when the transducer reports a ...temperature that may draw several feet of 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 chartplotter to sound when the unit detects a suspended ...
Owner's Manual
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From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.
Owner's Manual
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..., and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Zoomed depth scale Zoom level Transducer frequency Zoom window Range Split Zoom 57 A 200 kHz frequency graph appears on the left. Depth, temperature, and speed Using Sonar Understanding The Split Zoom Screen Use the... 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen....
..., and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Zoomed depth scale Zoom level Transducer frequency Zoom window Range Split Zoom 57 A 200 kHz frequency graph appears on the left. Depth, temperature, and speed Using Sonar Understanding The Split Zoom Screen Use the... 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen....