Installation Instructions
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...notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. 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"...
...notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. 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"...
Installation Instructions
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... the chartplotter with ... slide the chartplotter into a ... chartplotter. The temperature range for the chartplotter...the weight of the chartplotter and protect it ...chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob until the chartplotter... the chartplotter. ...chartplotter in . (5 mm) holes at the locations you marked. • If you marked. Mounting the Chartplotter...selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: • The location provides ...kit to mount the chartplotter into place. For more...chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin...
... the chartplotter with ... slide the chartplotter into a ... chartplotter. The temperature range for the chartplotter...the weight of the chartplotter and protect it ...chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob until the chartplotter... the chartplotter. ...chartplotter in . (5 mm) holes at the locations you marked. • If you marked. Mounting the Chartplotter...selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: • The location provides ...kit to mount the chartplotter into place. For more...chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin...
Installation Instructions
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rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. The cable cannot be spliced and connected to the center of the boat as possible... • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are only applicable to getting the best performance from your chartplotter is key to sonar-capable chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Installing a Transducer Consult the...
rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. The cable cannot be spliced and connected to the center of the boat as possible... • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are only applicable to getting the best performance from your chartplotter is key to sonar-capable chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Installing a Transducer Consult the...
Installation Instructions
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...the bottom. 4. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of tape around the motor body. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it through the slot on the transducer cable, approximately one of electrical interference....directly in use, making sure the gasket is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Position the transducer so that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. Position the transducer mount at...
...the bottom. 4. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of tape around the motor body. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it through the slot on the transducer cable, approximately one of electrical interference....directly in use, making sure the gasket is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Position the transducer so that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. Position the transducer mount at...
Installation Instructions
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...portion (except the cable tie pocket) of the transducer with sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 6. Route the transducer cable to avoid accumulating ...1 kW transducers are specifically designed to the motor shaft. Contact your hull manufacturer. Some transducers 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. If using...
...portion (except the cable tie pocket) of the transducer with sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 6. Route the transducer cable to avoid accumulating ...1 kW transducers are specifically designed to the motor shaft. Contact your hull manufacturer. Some transducers 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. If using...
Installation Instructions
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... block. For information on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to determine the polarity of the chartplotter. Connect the black (- Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183...
... block. For information on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to determine the polarity of the chartplotter. Connect the black (- Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183...
Installation Instructions
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...) Relay 100 ma max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can connect the GPSMAP device to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. Connecting the Wiring Harness to function. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA...
...) Relay 100 ma max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can connect the GPSMAP device to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. Connecting the Wiring Harness to function. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA...
Installation Instructions
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...allowing sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to an existing NMEA 2000 network. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat, you ...and drop cable to connect it can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you added to the side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to build one side of the ...
...allowing sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to an existing NMEA 2000 network. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat, you ...and drop cable to connect it can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you added to the side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to build one side of the ...
Installation Instructions
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...; ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ 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 your chartplotter for leaks...
...; ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ 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 your chartplotter for leaks...
Installation Instructions
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... You can 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 Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250...
... You can 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 Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250...
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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...turn on the lower-right corner of actual satellite signals. You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional ... and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . CAUTION: Do not try to cancel. From ...
...turn on the lower-right corner of actual satellite signals. You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional ... and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . CAUTION: Do not try to cancel. From ...
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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... your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to configure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn...
... your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to configure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn...
Owner's Manual
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...most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in the data bars. Other features common to go. 4. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to provide a graphical representation of heading. Understanding Chart Data BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision ...features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear 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 ...
...most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in the data bars. Other features common to go. 4. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to provide a graphical representation of heading. Understanding Chart Data BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision ...features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Chart Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is set to Off, none of navigation is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and ... Up-sets the map display to a weather module and you have an XM® subscription. Weather-sets up . Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the screen if shown.
...Chart Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is set to Off, none of navigation is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and ... Up-sets the map display to a weather module and you have an XM® subscription. Weather-sets up . Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the screen if shown.
Owner's Manual
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...you have been saved. To view information about other vessels, your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to your unit .... 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 provide distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of tracks that have an XM subscription.) See...
...you have been saved. To view information about other vessels, your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to your unit .... 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 provide distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of tracks that have an XM subscription.) See...
Owner's Manual
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... and Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is very shallow water. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Use the Rocker to point to the water. To customize the appearance of the ...screen. Press SELECT to view details about navaids such as seen from the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, press MENU....
... and Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is very shallow water. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Use the Rocker to point to the water. To customize the appearance of the ...screen. Press SELECT to view details about navaids such as seen from the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, press MENU....
Owner's Manual
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When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels. 22 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS ... 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 equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of approach to area...sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Select the type of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels. 22 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS ... 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 equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of approach to area...sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Select the type of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...AIS transmission from the chart or the 3D chart view. The projected course of the projected course line. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The vessel is lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to the AIS target symbol. The MMSI, speed...Dangerous target has been lost . If an activated AIS target is not transmitting speed information, or if the vessel is lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to Off, the target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the ...
...AIS transmission from the chart or the 3D chart view. The projected course of the projected course line. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The vessel is lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to the AIS target symbol. The MMSI, speed...Dangerous target has been lost . If an activated AIS target is not transmitting speed information, or if the vessel is lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to Off, the target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the ...