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...assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Use this matrix to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. 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...
...assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Use this matrix to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. 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...
Installation Instructions
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...or overhead. For more information on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for the routing and connection of the chartplotter and protect it left or right. If you use an optional flush mount... or screws. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Secure the swivel base with the short knob. notice: Do not mount the chartplotter in an area that attaches to temperatures exceeding this range (in storage or operating conditions...
...or overhead. For more information on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for the routing and connection of the chartplotter and protect it left or right. If you use an optional flush mount... or screws. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Secure the swivel base with the short knob. notice: Do not mount the chartplotter in an area that attaches to temperatures exceeding this range (in storage or operating conditions...
Installation Instructions
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... boat and damage the propeller. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Route the power/data cable toward the back of the ...professional marine installer. H 4. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your chartplotter is too short, extension cables are available from your sonar-capable chartplotter. NOTE: The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. If...
... boat and damage the propeller. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Route the power/data cable toward the back of the ...professional marine installer. H 4. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your chartplotter is too short, extension cables are available from your sonar-capable chartplotter. NOTE: The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. If...
Installation Instructions
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... in. (9.5 mm) below water level when the boat is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Drill 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes approximately 1 in the path ... hole on both sides of the plastic cable tie. 2. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Ensure that the transducer is below an aluminum hull. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. Do not mount the transducer directly in ....
... in. (9.5 mm) below water level when the boat is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Drill 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes approximately 1 in the path ... hole on both sides of the plastic cable tie. 2. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Ensure that the transducer is below an aluminum hull. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. Do not mount the transducer directly in ....
Installation Instructions
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Some transducers 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. (9.53 mm) thick when using this method. If using cable ties to ... contact your hull manufacturer. Notice: Leave some slack in . (3 mm) of the transducer with water or light mineral oil. 3. For a transducer to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can Weight the transducer to hold it...
Some transducers 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. (9.53 mm) thick when using this method. If using cable ties to ... contact your hull manufacturer. Notice: Leave some slack in . (3 mm) of the transducer with water or light mineral oil. 3. For a transducer to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can Weight the transducer to hold it...
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.... • You can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your warranty. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power ... Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to a NMEA 0183- Connect the black (- The other wires do not have to Power 1. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Refer to higher-voltage power sources. Connecting the Wiring Harness to be able to wire the harness to an ...
.... • You can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your warranty. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power ... Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to a NMEA 0183- Connect the black (- The other wires do not have to Power 1. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Refer to higher-voltage power sources. Connecting the Wiring Harness to be able to wire the harness to an ...
Installation Instructions
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... the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for more information. Set the serial port(s) on page 10 for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. Battery 10-32 Vdc* Yellow (alarm) Relay... 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 0183 Device You can...
... the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for more information. Set the serial port(s) on page 10 for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. Battery 10-32 Vdc* Yellow (alarm) Relay... 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 0183 Device You can...
Installation Instructions
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...boat, you will need to build one side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on page 1 to determine whether ...the backbone nearest to the location where you want to connect the chartplotter. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you added to your NMEA ...
...boat, you will need to build one side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on page 1 to determine whether ...the backbone nearest to the location where you want to connect the chartplotter. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you added to your NMEA ...
Installation Instructions
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... ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS 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 the back...leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the diagrams, but every possible connector type is out of your...
... ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS 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 the back...leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the diagrams, but every possible connector type is out of your...
Installation Instructions
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... ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - 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 to peak... purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product ...
... ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - 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 to peak... purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product ...
Owner's Manual
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... Log Screen 52 Setting Up Sonar 52 Advanced Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Log Screen 52 Setting Up Sonar 52 Advanced Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... located on Simulator mode: 1. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards... other points of actual satellite signals. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust unit settings (page 3). Press the card in again and release it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... located on Simulator mode: 1. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards... other points of actual satellite signals. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust unit settings (page 3). Press the card in again and release it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...; Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or...navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing ...
...; Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or...navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing ...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on the Navigation data ... Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Select Auto to turn the Distance to your chartplotter is connected to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure...
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on the Navigation data ... Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Select Auto to turn the Distance to your chartplotter is connected to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure...
Owner's Manual
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...Appear in the data bars. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Fuel-turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off. ...8226; Sailing-turn off . Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • XM Audio-displays an XM audio bar at the top of the screen...
...Appear in the data bars. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Fuel-turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off. ...8226; Sailing-turn off . Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • XM Audio-displays an XM audio bar at the top of the screen...
Owner's Manual
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... Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the chart. Orientation-changes the perspective of the ...on the screen if shown. See page 60 for additional information. Weather-sets up . 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. ...
... Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the chart. Orientation-changes the perspective of the ...on the screen if shown. See page 60 for additional information. Weather-sets up . 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. ...
Owner's Manual
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... course), and provides a visual navigation aid. Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or compass tape. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Weather Radar-turn tracks on or off (page 31). • Waypoints-view, sort, or filter existing waypoints, or... when navigating. Using Charts • Tracks-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages.
... course), and provides a visual navigation aid. Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or compass tape. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Weather Radar-turn tracks on or off (page 31). • Waypoints-view, sort, or filter existing waypoints, or... when navigating. Using Charts • Tracks-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages.
Owner's Manual
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...subscription.) See page 60 for additional information. Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the boat. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 When the cursor is very shallow water. The On setting indicates shallow water and land... of the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance. Press SELECT to the water. For settings and options related 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 highlighted....
...subscription.) See page 60 for additional information. Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the boat. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 When the cursor is very shallow water. The On setting indicates shallow water and land... of the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance. Press SELECT to the water. For settings and options related 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 highlighted....
Owner's Manual
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.../Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are actively transmitting AIS information. Navigation chart screen About AIS AIS alerts you to identify and track other...AIS target AIS target Tracking AIS target Lost dangerous AIS target Closest point and time of approach to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed ...
.../Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are actively transmitting AIS information. Navigation chart screen About AIS AIS alerts you to identify and track other...AIS target AIS target Tracking AIS target Lost dangerous AIS target Closest point and time of approach to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed ...
Owner's Manual
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...vessel tracking, the lost , a message banner appears. A heading line does not appear on the value of the projected heading setting (page 25). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 A green line attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the projected course line is lost target.... If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to be tracked. If the AIS transmission from the vessel has been lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to Show (page 25). A red X indicates that the AIS transmission from the vessel ...
...vessel tracking, the lost , a message banner appears. A heading line does not appear on the value of the projected heading setting (page 25). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 A green line attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the projected course line is lost target.... If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to be tracked. If the AIS transmission from the vessel has been lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to Show (page 25). A red X indicates that the AIS transmission from the vessel ...