Garmin GPSMAP 521s Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 521s Support Question
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Question posted by cptpaul on December 3rd, 2012
1k Transducer
HI . CAN YOU TELL ME A GARMIN 521S CAN USE A 1K TRNSDUCER PLEASE. I WANT TO CATCH SWORD FISH PELAGIC FISH RED SNAPPER
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Installation Instructions - Page 1
... guide in Taiwan
Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. 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...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... remaining 5 mm flat washer (A) on single-drive boats. screw. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
Some transducers might be installed by a professional marine installer. The cable cannot be located in calm water. • Mount the transducer as close to the center of using sonar. The transducer must be spliced and connected to any part of the...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
.... (25 mm) from the point of the trolling motor.
4. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in the path of the transducer pointed away from seeping into the transom. Attach the cable clamp using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...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 ... of the chartplotter. Connect the black (- If you use only the red and black wires. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
...; 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 . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter
Use the diagrams below the water...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . below the transom of the sonar.
Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to 55ºC)
Compass-Safe Distances:
Model Number
GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified.
130314
Actual Pressure
NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW, SDWPL
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...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 2
... in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of this and other countries.
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of such changes or improvements.
Garmin reserves the right to notify any purpose without the express prior...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 3
...want.
• The last two sections provide Parameter Group Number (PGN) information for Garmin chartplotters and marine instruments as well as configuration and PGN information for Garmin NMEA 2000 sensors. These sections contain PGN and configuration information for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP... list of NMEA 2000specific data used with Garmin NMEA 2000-certified displays and sensors...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 4
... Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull)...19 GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor)...20 GHP 10 (Marine Autopilot System)...20 GXM 51...21 VHF 200...21 VHF 300...21 AIS 300...22 AIS 600...22
NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information...23 GPS 17x (GPS Antenna)...23 GFS 10 (Garmin Fuel Sensor)...24 GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 15
...not present, a less-accurate reading can be calculated using a GPS antenna instead [129026 - COG/SOG and 129029 -...Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 11 Vessel Heading, and 128259 - Wind Data, 129026 - Vessel Heading, and 128259 - Wind Data
Wind Sensor
Apparent Wind Angle
130306 - Water Speed (If a Water Speed Sensor is not present, a less-accurate reading can be calculated using a GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s
GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s
Tips and Shortcuts
• Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen.
• Press MENU from any of items on the screen using... GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 5. • Using the...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... GPS Satellite Signals 4 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 5 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 5 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 5 Understanding the Home Screen 6
Using Charts 7 Using the Navigation Chart 7 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 11 Using the Split Navigation Chart 14 Using Perspective 3D 14 Using Mariner's Eye 3D 15 Using Fish Eye 3D 17 Using...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
Unit Overview
GPSMAP 526/556
Getting Started
NMEA 2000®
Power/Data
External GPS antenna
GPSMAP 421/451/ 521/551
Power/Data
NMEA 2000®
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
External GPS antenna
Getting Started
POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME
SD card slot GPSMAP 526 shown
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... must insert an optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD card to view detailed Navigation and Mariner's Eye charts. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are using a GPSMAP 421, 521, or 526 (including "s" models), you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in an overhead view.
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
...use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your location within which AIS vessels appear. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or
Mariner... from AIS vessel targeting and tracking, and information about AIS-activated vessels.
44
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Other Vessels > AIS ...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
..., Perspective 3D, or
Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
45 Heading-allows you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports Fishing charts.
1. Use the Rocker to enter the projected heading time for collision avoidance, and can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...fish only. Fish-set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Configuring the Chartplotter
Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin... alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that may draw...alarms, you select On, use the Rocker to indicate the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky)
GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s
Warm*: Approximately 1 second Cold**: Approximately 38 seconds
GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s
Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds
*Warm: your unit is at or near the last location where you...
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