Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit...
... and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit...
Installation Instructions
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.../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" ...version only "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. Before installing your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Install the transducer...
.../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" ...version only "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. Before installing your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Install the transducer...
Installation Instructions
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... (4) J - The cable cannot be spliced and connected to use a different transducer, installation instructions are provided in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the boat... transducer in . Assembling the Transducer 1. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to be installed by a professional marine installer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. If the transducer ...
... (4) J - The cable cannot be spliced and connected to use a different transducer, installation instructions are provided in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the boat... transducer in . Assembling the Transducer 1. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to be installed by a professional marine installer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. If the transducer ...
Installation Instructions
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... marked locations. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Attach the transducer assembly to the transom using the other sources of the transducer mount. 3. Place the first cable clamp (F) on the transducer mount until tight. Mounting a Transducer on the curved top of electrical interference. 9. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Adjust...
... marked locations. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Attach the transducer assembly to the transom using the other sources of the transducer mount. 3. Place the first cable clamp (F) on the transducer mount until tight. Mounting a Transducer on the curved top of electrical interference. 9. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Adjust...
Installation Instructions
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... device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Build a dam using cable ties to secure the cable to use a higher gain setting. You can , as shown in an area of electrical interference. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s"... models compatible with water or a light mineral oil. Fabricate a test device from a section of PVC pipe or a can fill the forward-facing portion (except the cable tie pocket) of the transducer mount with sealant to...
... device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Build a dam using cable ties to secure the cable to use a higher gain setting. You can , as shown in an area of electrical interference. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s"... models compatible with water or a light mineral oil. Fabricate a test device from a section of PVC pipe or a can fill the forward-facing portion (except the cable tie pocket) of the transducer mount with sealant to...
Installation Instructions
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...the positive connection through the fuse, as shown 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*. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. or ground) wire to a...10 for normal operation of the harness. • Do not cut the transducer cable, because this can be connected for more information. Refer to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For instructions on connecting to a NMEA 2000...
...the positive connection through the fuse, as shown 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*. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. or ground) wire to a...10 for normal operation of the harness. • Do not cut the transducer cable, because this can be connected for more information. Refer to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For instructions on connecting to a NMEA 2000...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 . You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is listed for the first...
... 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 . You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is listed for the first...
Installation Instructions
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...546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in. (65) cm 30 in. (75 cm) 38 in . Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: below the transom of the transducer.../550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with a clear ...
...546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in. (65) cm 30 in. (75 cm) 38 in . Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: below the transom of the transducer.../550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with a clear ...
Installation Instructions
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...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); Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers... frequency), 900 ft (274 m) (dual beam) - 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 129039 129040 129794 129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO Acknowledgment...
...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); Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers... frequency), 900 ft (274 m) (dual beam) - 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 129039 129040 129794 129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO Acknowledgment...
Owner's Manual
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... MapSource® or HomePort™, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set... screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help...
... MapSource® or HomePort™, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set... screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help...
Owner's Manual
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...features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your... Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit 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 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to a wind sensor) turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, ...
...features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your... Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit 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 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to a wind sensor) turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, ...
Owner's Manual
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...eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to provide distance measurement. Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off . (The Weather feature is only available ...if the chartplotter is connected to adjust the view. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and ...
...eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to provide distance measurement. Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off . (The Weather feature is only available ...if the chartplotter is connected to adjust the view. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and ...
Owner's Manual
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... calculated route. See page 49 for instructions on how to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. Navigation chart screen ...Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar-capable unit with a transducer attached. Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for your boat. section beginning on ... calculate a route close to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. Using Charts instructions on the...
... calculated route. See page 49 for instructions on how to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. Navigation chart screen ...Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar-capable unit with a transducer attached. Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for your boat. section beginning on ... calculate a route close to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. Using Charts instructions on the...
Owner's Manual
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...is provided as simulated position, speed, and direction. WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate 48 GPS position information. However, when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to set when...On or Off. The Save to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to retrieve data about your boat over...and water temperature information. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to individually define units of time for depth, ...
...is provided as simulated position, speed, and direction. WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate 48 GPS position information. However, when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to set when...On or Off. The Save to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to retrieve data about your boat over...and water temperature information. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to individually define units of time for depth, ...
Owner's Manual
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... only when nearing destinations or when nearing either turns or destinations. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 If you want arrival alarms ...Sonar. Use the Rocker to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to view depth and water temperature information.. Configuring the...sound when you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Arrival-set... is less than the specified value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have Activation set to Time, select...
... only when nearing destinations or when nearing either turns or destinations. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 If you want arrival alarms ...Sonar. Use the Rocker to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to view depth and water temperature information.. Configuring the...sound when you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Arrival-set... is less than the specified value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have Activation set to Time, select...
Owner's Manual
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... the following alarms on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. NOTE: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. 54 To enable the ...Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set the fuel alarm level: 1. If the transducer is installed at which the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
... the following alarms on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. NOTE: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. 54 To enable the ...Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set the fuel alarm level: 1. If the transducer is installed at which the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... using a different temperature sensor or a thermometer that you do not have a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor, a Garmin Intelliducer, or a temperature-capable transducer to the chartplotter measures the water temperature as being warmer than it actually is . Enter the temperature offset calculated in...water temperature measured in step 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter The temperature offset compensates for the temperature sensor of the Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the Bottom of your transducer. Enter this menu to accept...
... using a different temperature sensor or a thermometer that you do not have a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor, a Garmin Intelliducer, or a temperature-capable transducer to the chartplotter measures the water temperature as being warmer than it actually is . Enter the temperature offset calculated in...water temperature measured in step 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter The temperature offset compensates for the temperature sensor of the Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the Bottom of your transducer. Enter this menu to accept...
Owner's Manual
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...Flasher screen to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. The colors indicate different strengths of sonar readings Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Water depth at current ...GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to display sonar information on the ring when it is received at the depth indicated. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. It is beneath your boat. Using Sonar When connected to a transducer...
...Flasher screen to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. The colors indicate different strengths of sonar readings Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Water depth at current ...GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to display sonar information on the ring when it is received at the depth indicated. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. It is beneath your boat. Using Sonar When connected to a transducer...
Owner's Manual
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... the same screen. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. Using Sonar 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 portion on the same screen. A 200 kHz frequency graph appears on the... left. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 58 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... the same screen. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. Using Sonar 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 portion on the same screen. A 200 kHz frequency graph appears on the... left. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 58 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...are shown in the top-left corner. The current temperature and the depth are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of depth readings over time. Temp Log GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 Press MENU to the left as information is shown in the top...-left corner. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Depth Log. The graph scrolls to set the duration and the scale for the log. The present depth is received.
...are shown in the top-left corner. The current temperature and the depth are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of depth readings over time. Temp Log GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 Press MENU to the left as information is shown in the top...-left corner. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Depth Log. The graph scrolls to set the duration and the scale for the log. The present depth is received.