Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must...
... wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must...
Installation Instructions
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...contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. B Printed in each section. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Before .../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...
...contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. B Printed in each section. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Before .../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...
Installation Instructions
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... your chartplotter is key to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. The following procedures contain installation instructions for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. NOTE: The following transducer installation procedures are available from your warranty. Some transducers might be installed by a professional marine installer. screw (1) F - 1/4 in . cable clamps...
... your chartplotter is key to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. The following procedures contain installation instructions for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. NOTE: The following transducer installation procedures are available from your warranty. Some transducers might be installed by a professional marine installer. screw (1) F - 1/4 in . cable clamps...
Installation Instructions
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...transom approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) on fiberglass hulls or 3/8 in . (25 mm) from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (25 mm) deep at the... the cable tie end until it .) 5. Ensure that the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until...
...transom approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) on fiberglass hulls or 3/8 in . (25 mm) from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (25 mm) deep at the... the cable tie end until it .) 5. Ensure that the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until...
Installation Instructions
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... transducers are unsure whether your hull is significantly degraded, another location must be no more than 1 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 boat (shoot-thru-hull... installation). Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Place the transducer in the following : • The hull must...
... transducers are unsure whether your hull is significantly degraded, another location must be no more than 1 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 boat (shoot-thru-hull... installation). Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Place the transducer in the following : • The hull must...
Installation Instructions
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... for more information. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions or ground) wire to a transducer. The other wires do not have to Power 1. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. If you use the boat fuse block, remove the in...or if your warranty. Connect the black (- Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in -line fuse holder on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. To ...
... for more information. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions or ground) wire to a transducer. The other wires do not have to Power 1. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. If you use the boat fuse block, remove the in...or if your warranty. Connect the black (- Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in -line fuse holder on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. To ...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 boat in the water, check for identification ...purposes. Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water to work properly. Testing the Optional Transducer...
... 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 boat in the water, check for identification ...purposes. Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water to work properly. Testing the Optional Transducer...
Installation Instructions
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...), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Begin testing the installation at greater risk of...
...), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Begin testing the installation at greater risk of...
Installation Instructions
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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 ... 130312 130313 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - 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 NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW, SDWPL...
... 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 ... 130312 130313 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - 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 NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW, SDWPL...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... (Garmin Fuel Sensor)...18 GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter)...18 GET 10 (Garmin Engine Tilt Adapter)...18 GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter)...19 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...19 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...19 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom... Default Settings...32 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...32 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...33 Restoring Factory Default Settings...35 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull)...36 GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor)...36 NMEA 2000 Checklist...
... (Garmin Fuel Sensor)...18 GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter)...18 GET 10 (Garmin Engine Tilt Adapter)...18 GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter)...19 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...19 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...19 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom... Default Settings...32 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...32 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...33 Restoring Factory Default Settings...35 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull)...36 GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor)...36 NMEA 2000 Checklist...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... and distribution (page 5) • Proper termination (page 7) • Cable length and device limits (page 8) Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Consult the installation instructions for the network to function correctly. When creating the diagram, be sure you intend to... This diagram illustrates the NMEA 2000 data connections to 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. Be sure to the...
... and distribution (page 5) • Proper termination (page 7) • Cable length and device limits (page 8) Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Consult the installation instructions for the network to function correctly. When creating the diagram, be sure you intend to... This diagram illustrates the NMEA 2000 data connections to 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. Be sure to the...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...and 129029 - COG/SOG, 129029 - COG/SOG, 129029 - GNSS Position 129026 - Temp, 130310 - GNSS Position None None Typical Sender Depth Transducer Water Temperature Sensor Water Speed Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna... GPS Antenna None None 12 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Water Speed, and 127250 - General NMEA 2000 Data Type Requirements Category Water System Data Type Depth Temperature Speed...
...and 129029 - COG/SOG, 129029 - COG/SOG, 129029 - GNSS Position 129026 - Temp, 130310 - GNSS Position None None Typical Sender Depth Transducer Water Temperature Sensor Water Speed Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna... GPS Antenna None None 12 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Water Speed, and 127250 - General NMEA 2000 Data Type Requirements Category Water System Data Type Depth Temperature Speed...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...127488 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Engine Parameters - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA - Command...ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO...
...127488 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Engine Parameters - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA - Command...ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...adjust the angle offset if you are measuring down to the keel (Intelliducer installed at the surface. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to display a depth reading from the water line or from ...in the wind speed. To configure the wind speed filter: 1. Intelliducer at the bottom of the keel Enter a (-) negative number to adjust for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Select the angle in degrees to show depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. • If you are ...
...adjust the angle offset if you are measuring down to the keel (Intelliducer installed at the surface. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to display a depth reading from the water line or from ...in the wind speed. To configure the wind speed filter: 1. Intelliducer at the bottom of the keel Enter a (-) negative number to adjust for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Select the angle in degrees to show depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. • If you are ...
Owner's Manual
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... charts. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 56). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). Note: If you use an SD card to transfer waypoints from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to ...Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in again and release it to eject it clicks.
... charts. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 56). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). Note: If you use an SD card to transfer waypoints from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to ...Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in again and release it to eject it clicks.
Owner's Manual
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... for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea...To), but does not affect automatic guidance (Guide To). 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. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. View-selects a fish...
... for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea...To), but does not affect automatic guidance (Guide To). 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. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. View-selects a fish...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. 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. Navigation chart 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. Select the type of chart on...
... 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. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. 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. Navigation chart 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. Select the type of chart on...
Owner's Manual
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...Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for your boat, from the transducer location. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for the depth of remaining onboard fuel reaches the ...a positive number to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, ...your chartplotter to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > ...
...Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for your boat, from the transducer location. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for the depth of remaining onboard fuel reaches the ...a positive number to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, ...your chartplotter to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > ...
Owner's Manual
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... bottom of the keel. • If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Select Done to calibrate a speed-sensing device. Temp Offset... information for calibration. DSC-turn AIS (Automatic Identification System) on -screen directions for other than your boat. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. AIS-turn... the surface. 3. Transducer at the Bottom of your own, from the transducer location to the water line or to an external AIS or DSC device. Follow the on or off . 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner...
... bottom of the keel. • If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Select Done to calibrate a speed-sensing device. Temp Offset... information for calibration. DSC-turn AIS (Automatic Identification System) on -screen directions for other than your boat. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. AIS-turn... the surface. 3. Transducer at the Bottom of your own, from the transducer location to the water line or to an external AIS or DSC device. Follow the on or off . 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner...
Owner's Manual
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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. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen.