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...opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. 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 Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" ...
...opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. 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 Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" ...
Installation Instructions
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... • Do not mount the transducer in the path of the boat as the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Cable tie, 5.6 in . DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Retighten the transducer after installation on single-...to determine if your chartplotter is too short, extension cables are available from your sonar-capable chartplotter. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into ...
... • Do not mount the transducer in the path of the boat as the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Cable tie, 5.6 in . DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Retighten the transducer after installation on single-...to determine if your chartplotter is too short, extension cables are available from your sonar-capable chartplotter. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into ...
Installation Instructions
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... be tested. For a transducer to use a higher gain setting. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with no more than 5/8 in an area of the transducer with a pre-located pocket... installation). Place the transducer in the cable to avoid damage while using cable ties to secure the cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using the trolling motor. If the sonar performance is equipped with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. PVC pipe or a can , as shown in . (6 ...
... be tested. For a transducer to use a higher gain setting. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with no more than 5/8 in an area of the transducer with a pre-located pocket... installation). Place the transducer in the cable to avoid damage while using cable ties to secure the cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using the trolling motor. If the sonar performance is equipped with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. PVC pipe or a can , as shown in . (6 ...
Installation Instructions
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...Network To connect a NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter to your device, you will need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to connect it can use the Garmin CANet with up to 20 ft. (6 m). You can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top...compatible devices, allowing sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you can on your existing NMEA 2000 network. 2. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series ...
...Network To connect a NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter to your device, you will need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to connect it can use the Garmin CANet with up to 20 ft. (6 m). You can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top...compatible devices, allowing sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you can on your existing NMEA 2000 network. 2. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series ...
Installation Instructions
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...chartplotter beeps and turns on. 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 identification purposes. When you place your chartplotter. Every possible chartplotter...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 GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line....
...chartplotter beeps and turns on. 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 identification purposes. When you place your chartplotter. Every possible chartplotter...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 GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line....
Installation Instructions
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... channel WAAS-capable receiver. Caution: When adjusting the depth of the sonar. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar appears to see if the signal improves. 3. diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver...
... channel WAAS-capable receiver. Caution: When adjusting the depth of the sonar. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar appears to see if the signal improves. 3. diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver...
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...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 ...Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Rapid Update Engine Parameters - 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 ...Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Rapid Update Engine Parameters - 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Power key to adjust the display settings. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. They indicate that you are instructed to...Configuring System Settings: page 47. • Using Sonar: page 56. • Alarms and Messages: page 68. 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...
... Power key to adjust the display settings. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. They indicate that you are instructed to...Configuring System Settings: page 47. • Using Sonar: page 56. • Alarms and Messages: page 68. 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...
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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... want displayed for more information. Press left or right on the Rocker to individually define units of measure for on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Refer to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is automatically ...set the time zone you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. System Units-specify units for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. Shallow Water Alarm-only ...
... want displayed for more information. Press left or right on the Rocker to individually define units of measure for on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Refer to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is automatically ...set the time zone you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. System Units-specify units for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. Shallow Water Alarm-only ...
Owner's Manual
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Press to page up , down on a chart. MARK-Press to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To switch between modes. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press ... and Night mode: 1. Press and release to mark a waypoint. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to adjust the range of the sonar. ROCKER-Press up or down , left or right on the Rocker to zoom in or out on lists. RANGE (-/+)-Press to the Home screen. Press...
Press to page up , down on a chart. MARK-Press to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To switch between modes. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press ... and Night mode: 1. Press and release to mark a waypoint. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to adjust the range of the sonar. ROCKER-Press up or down , left or right on the Rocker to zoom in or out on lists. RANGE (-/+)-Press to the Home screen. Press...
Owner's Manual
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...). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). Press the card in map supports Fishing charts. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME from the chartplotter. Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Note...the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. The SD card slot is on the lower-right corner of ports, harbors, marinas, and other screens. Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) ...
...). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). Press the card in map supports Fishing charts. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME from the chartplotter. Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Note...the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. The SD card slot is on the lower-right corner of ports, harbors, marinas, and other screens. Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) ...
Owner's Manual
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Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. 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. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Using Fish Eye 3D...
Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. 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. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Using Fish Eye 3D...
Owner's Manual
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... screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. To view a split chart/sonar screen...
... screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. To view a split chart/sonar screen...
Owner's Manual
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...North America) or EGNOS (in Europe) on or off . The Save to acquire satellites. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water temperature information. ...kh, m, ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. Simulator-turn Auto Power On or Off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. Beeper/...Simulator mode on or off . Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of measure from the Home screen...
...North America) or EGNOS (in Europe) on or off . The Save to acquire satellites. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water temperature information. ...kh, m, ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. Simulator-turn Auto Power On or Off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. Beeper/...Simulator mode on or off . Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of measure from the Home screen...
Owner's Manual
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...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-... screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. Serial Port 1-configures the input/output format for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Complete an action: • If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is too close to external ...
...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-... screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. Serial Port 1-configures the input/output format for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Complete an action: • If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is too close to external ...
Owner's Manual
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... may draw several feet of from the bottom of the keel instead of water. If you must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. 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 To configure settings for your chartplotter ...
... may draw several feet of from the bottom of the keel instead of water. If you must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. 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 To configure settings for your chartplotter ...
Owner's Manual
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From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. 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. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. 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. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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..., temperature, 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 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...
..., temperature, 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 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...