Installation Instructions
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... Product Information guide in Taiwan Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. 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 ...need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Test the installation (page 9). Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of the drilling...
... Product Information guide in Taiwan Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. 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 ...need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Test the installation (page 9). Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of the drilling...
Installation Instructions
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...or bolts; you may cause failure of the cables. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is from 5°F to 131°F (from excessive vibration or shock. • Refer to the compass-safe... machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in . (8 cm) clearance behind the case. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Do not make the starter holes deeper than half the screw length. 3. Align the slot...
...or bolts; you may cause failure of the cables. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is from 5°F to 131°F (from excessive vibration or shock. • Refer to the compass-safe... machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in . (8 cm) clearance behind the case. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Do not make the starter holes deeper than half the screw length. 3. Align the slot...
Installation Instructions
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...Do not mount the transducer in . (4) J - screw (1) F - 1/4 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in . screw. NOTE: Do not ... 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. Proper transducer installation is capable of the transducer cable...
...Do not mount the transducer in . (4) J - screw (1) F - 1/4 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in . screw. NOTE: Do not ... 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. Proper transducer installation is capable of the transducer cable...
Installation Instructions
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... pull it through the slot on the transducer mount until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Attach the cable clamp using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Route the transducer cable to the 5 × 30 mm screws (B).... the transducer so that it .) 5. Ensure that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Coat the screw with the water line. Wrap the two ends of the mount. Make sure the transducer is parallel with the bottom when...
... pull it through the slot on the transducer mount until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Attach the cable clamp using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Route the transducer cable to the 5 × 30 mm screws (B).... the transducer so that it .) 5. Ensure that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Coat the screw with the water line. Wrap the two ends of the mount. Make sure the transducer is parallel with the bottom when...
Installation Instructions
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...in the water, pointed directly at all speeds. • The location must be in place. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For a transducer to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Route the transducer cable to...inside the hull (shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be necessary. 6. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with a pre-located pocket, contact your hull is significantly...
...in the water, pointed directly at all speeds. • The location must be in place. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For a transducer to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Route the transducer cable to...inside the hull (shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be necessary. 6. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with a pre-located pocket, contact your hull is significantly...
Installation Instructions
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...boat supply 23A 3. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a NMEA 0183- The wiring harness does not connect to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Installing ... Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power and NMEA 0183) NMEA...
...boat supply 23A 3. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a NMEA 0183- The wiring harness does not connect to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Installing ... Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power and NMEA 0183) NMEA...
Installation Instructions
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... Power section of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. To select between visual and audible ...current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be wired for wire identification. 2. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - For Garmin devices, the ground (...
... Power section of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. To select between visual and audible ...current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be wired for wire identification. 2. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - For Garmin devices, the ground (...
Installation Instructions
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... an optional CANet Kit. Contact your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector ...on your boat to share information with other connected NMEA 2000-compatible devices. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it to an existing NMEA 2000 network. If more information. If you...
... an optional CANet Kit. Contact your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector ...on your boat to share information with other connected NMEA 2000-compatible devices. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it to an existing NMEA 2000 network. If more information. If you...
Installation Instructions
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...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 until the chartplotter beeps and turns on. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions ...Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. Do not leave your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in ...
...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 until the chartplotter beeps and turns on. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions ...Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. Do not leave your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in ...
Installation Instructions
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...water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. 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 ...sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038...
...water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. 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 ...sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038...
Owner's Manual
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...Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls ...Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position Tracking 65 Placing an Individual Routine ...
...Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls ...Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position Tracking 65 Placing an Individual Routine ...
Owner's Manual
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...unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to cancel. To insert ... Radio ID (if available). Select Yes to restore all settings information you to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). From the Home screen, select Configure > System >...SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. From the...
...unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to cancel. To insert ... Radio ID (if available). Select Yes to restore all settings information you to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). From the Home screen, select Configure > System >...SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. From the...
Owner's Manual
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... bottom contours and without navigational data. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for offshore deep-sea fishing. • Fish Eye 3D... course, to plan your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... bottom contours and without navigational data. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for offshore deep-sea fishing. • Fish Eye 3D... course, to plan your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 63). Select Auto to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, ... Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Distance to show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing...
Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 63). Select Auto to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, ... Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Distance to show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing...
Owner's Manual
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...(available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water ...represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP...
...(available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water ...represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual
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The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Using Charts Changing the Chart ... the Rocker to a weather module and you have an XM subscription. Wind direction indicator Compass rose Press left on the map at different zoom levels. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 See page 68 for additional information. Note: If Weather is set to Off, none of navigation is connected to...
The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Using Charts Changing the Chart ... the Rocker to a weather module and you have an XM subscription. Wind direction indicator Compass rose Press left on the map at different zoom levels. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 See page 68 for additional information. Note: If Weather is set to Off, none of navigation is connected to...
Owner's Manual
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... Guidance (Guide To). 16 • Weather Radar-turns the display of the course line drawn when navigating. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Chart Appearance-customize the Perspective 3D chart. • Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off to ...provide distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to a weather module and you have been saved. Using Charts • Waypoints-view, sort, or filter existing waypoints, or create new...
... Guidance (Guide To). 16 • Weather Radar-turns the display of the course line drawn when navigating. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Chart Appearance-customize the Perspective 3D chart. • Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off to ...provide distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to a weather module and you have been saved. Using Charts • Waypoints-view, sort, or filter existing waypoints, or create new...
Owner's Manual
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... to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, and Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is very shallow water. Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on page 9. To customize the appearance of the screen. Using Charts Style-Selects how chart data... 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance. Weather Radar-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the boat. Press the Range (-) key to move the...
... to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, and Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is very shallow water. Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on page 9. To customize the appearance of the screen. Using Charts Style-Selects how chart data... 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance. Weather Radar-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the boat. Press the Range (-) key to move the...
Owner's Manual
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... of the sea floor or lake bottom. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off...
... of the sea floor or lake bottom. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off...
Owner's Manual
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...the alarm is moving. The MMSI, speed, and direction of the target. Dangerous target in which the triangle is lost, and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to dangerous target AIS Targeting on the chart. About AIS AIS alerts you discontinue... vessel tracking, the lost target symbol disappears from the vessel is reporting AIS information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS target Tracking AIS target Lost dangerous AIS target Closest ...
...the alarm is moving. The MMSI, speed, and direction of the target. Dangerous target in which the triangle is lost, and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to dangerous target AIS Targeting on the chart. About AIS AIS alerts you discontinue... vessel tracking, the lost target symbol disappears from the vessel is reporting AIS information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS target Tracking AIS target Lost dangerous AIS target Closest ...