Installation Instructions
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...using sonar. Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. Be sure you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are ...Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - The transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. screw (E), ...available from your sonar-capable chartplotter. The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. NOTE...
...using sonar. Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. Be sure you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are ...Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - The transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. screw (E), ...available from your sonar-capable chartplotter. The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. NOTE...
Installation Instructions
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...(Do not overtighten.) 5. Ensure that the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mark the location. Attach the cable clamp using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the ... approximately 3/8 in the path of the transducer mount. 3. Position the mount gasket on the curved top of the propeller. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a ...
...(Do not overtighten.) 5. Ensure that the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mark the location. Attach the cable clamp using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the ... approximately 3/8 in the path of the transducer mount. 3. Position the mount gasket on the curved top of the propeller. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a ...
Installation Instructions
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... to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can on your boat to 20 ft. (6 m). Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. If more information. Contact your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA ...your chartplotter is CANet compatible. Using the CANet optimizes the performance of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from your device, you can use the Garmin CANet with NMEA 2000 connectors or cables. NMEA 2000 components are not packaged with your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer...
... to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can on your boat to 20 ft. (6 m). Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. If more information. Contact your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA ...your chartplotter is CANet compatible. Using the CANet optimizes the performance of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from your device, you can use the Garmin CANet with NMEA 2000 connectors or cables. NMEA 2000 components are not packaged with your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer...
Installation Instructions
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..., Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - 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..., 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 Instructions 11 Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data ...
..., Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - 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..., 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 Instructions 11 Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...) Ltd. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series chartplotters ◦ GMI™ 10 ◦ GPS 17x ◦ GFS™ 10 ◦ GRA™ 10 ◦ GET™... which NMEA 2000 sensors provide the particular data type you 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...
...) Ltd. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series chartplotters ◦ GMI™ 10 ◦ GPS 17x ◦ GFS™ 10 ◦ GRA™ 10 ◦ GET™... which NMEA 2000 sensors provide the particular data type you 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...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... you design a NMEA 2000 network, start by the NMEA 2000 network; Some devices or sensors can be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Be sure to understand the following concepts: • Linear backbone construction (page 4) • Power connection and ...network, you supply power to the device appropriately. Each NMEA 2000 device connects to each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - Battery - 12 Vdc Power cable Backbone extension cable Drop cable...
... you design a NMEA 2000 network, start by the NMEA 2000 network; Some devices or sensors can be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Be sure to understand the following concepts: • Linear backbone construction (page 4) • Power connection and ...network, you supply power to the device appropriately. Each NMEA 2000 device connects to each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - Battery - 12 Vdc Power cable Backbone extension cable Drop cable...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...059904 060928 126208 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GFS 10 (Garmin Fuel Sensor) Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA-Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126464 ... Parameters, Engine Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 127489 127497 127505 127505 Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument) GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA - Dynamic...
...059904 060928 126208 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GFS 10 (Garmin Fuel Sensor) Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA-Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126464 ... Parameters, Engine Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 127489 127497 127505 127505 Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument) GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA - Dynamic...
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... tank. Choose from the GFS 10: 1. To change the fuel economy source: 1. Using Fuel-Level Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument To receive fuel-level information, connect the wiring harness on the unit to all available fuel-level instruments and sources.... the fuel-flow rate. Using Fuel-Flow Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument Caution: The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument must specify the amount of your boat. Changing the Fuel Economy Source The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument requires a speed sensor, in the fuel tank or ...
... tank. Choose from the GFS 10: 1. To change the fuel economy source: 1. Using Fuel-Level Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument To receive fuel-level information, connect the wiring harness on the unit to all available fuel-level instruments and sources.... the fuel-flow rate. Using Fuel-Flow Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument Caution: The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument must specify the amount of your boat. Changing the Fuel Economy Source The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument requires a speed sensor, in the fuel tank or ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... to +10% , a flow reading of each GFS 10 is connected to. Select Config > Factory Defaults. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 While viewing the NMEA 2000 device configuration menu, select the GFS 10 device. 2. For example, when you restore factory default settings...a multi-tank installation, assign the selected GFS 10 to a reading of the fuel tank that the selected GFS 10 is shown on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with each GFS 10. Select Config > Flow Adjustment. 3. Technical Reference for the GFS 10: 1.
... to +10% , a flow reading of each GFS 10 is connected to. Select Config > Factory Defaults. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 While viewing the NMEA 2000 device configuration menu, select the GFS 10 device. 2. For example, when you restore factory default settings...a multi-tank installation, assign the selected GFS 10 to a reading of the fuel tank that the selected GFS 10 is shown on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with each GFS 10. Select Config > Flow Adjustment. 3. Technical Reference for the GFS 10: 1.
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... use the GRA 10 adapter, you must calibrate the angle of gauge. If the rudder-angle reading on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with . 1. Move the rudder fully to Auto Detect by default, and the adapter automatically detects the type.... 1. Use the throttle to calibrate the starboard and port rudder angles. 5. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Gauge Type. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Rudder Angle Calibration. 4. Select an option: • To automatically detect the gauge type, select...
... use the GRA 10 adapter, you must calibrate the angle of gauge. If the rudder-angle reading on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with . 1. Move the rudder fully to Auto Detect by default, and the adapter automatically detects the type.... 1. Use the throttle to calibrate the starboard and port rudder angles. 5. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Gauge Type. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Rudder Angle Calibration. 4. Select an option: • To automatically detect the gauge type, select...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... calibrate the engine tilt. 5. Configuring the Engine Number If your compatible Garmin display device. To access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with which engine each GET 10 adapter is complete. Technical ...port and observe the angle of gauge it is associated. 1. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Engine Tilt Calibration. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Engine Tilt Calibration. 4. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information 6. For example, ...
... calibrate the engine tilt. 5. Configuring the Engine Number If your compatible Garmin display device. To access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with which engine each GET 10 adapter is complete. Technical ...port and observe the angle of gauge it is associated. 1. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Engine Tilt Calibration. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Engine Tilt Calibration. 4. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information 6. For example, ...
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...To configure the engine number if the menu option is associated with the engine RPM, the adapter may not be displayed on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with . 1. Set the engine tilt to the On position (not Start). 2. Select an option: • To ...To test the gauge-type setting: 1. To change the gauge type. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Engine Number. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 4. To calibrate the engine tilt if the menu option is not displayed: To...
...To configure the engine number if the menu option is associated with the engine RPM, the adapter may not be displayed on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with . 1. Set the engine tilt to the On position (not Start). 2. Select an option: • To ...To test the gauge-type setting: 1. To change the gauge type. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Engine Number. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 4. To calibrate the engine tilt if the menu option is not displayed: To...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...=0Done. • To indicate a one of gauge. 1. Select Yes. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > N2K Fluid Type. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. Select a fluid type. 4. For example, GAUGETYPE=1Done. • To ... which indicates the engine number, followed by Done. NMEA 2000 Checklist • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > N2K Fluid Type. 3. For example, GAUGETYPE=2Done. From the ...
...=0Done. • To indicate a one of gauge. 1. Select Yes. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > N2K Fluid Type. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. Select a fluid type. 4. For example, GAUGETYPE=1Done. • To ... which indicates the engine number, followed by Done. NMEA 2000 Checklist • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > N2K Fluid Type. 3. For example, GAUGETYPE=2Done. From the ...
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...Turn the boat ignition key to add additional, optional fluid-level calibration points. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Tank Number. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Level Calibration > Add Calibration Point. 4. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GFL ...that the GFL 10 adapter is associated with , using a minimum of fluid currently in the tank, based on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, the adapter may be detecting the wrong type of the tank that the adapter is ...
...Turn the boat ignition key to add additional, optional fluid-level calibration points. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Tank Number. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Level Calibration > Add Calibration Point. 4. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GFL ...that the GFL 10 adapter is associated with , using a minimum of fluid currently in the tank, based on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, the adapter may be detecting the wrong type of the tank that the adapter is ...
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... indicates the tank number, followed by Done. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. When the boat is associated with . 1. Select...
... indicates the tank number, followed by Done. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. When the boat is associated with . 1. Select...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GBT 10 device. 2. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Factory Defaults. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Trim Tab Calibration. 3. For greater accuracy, enter more trim tab positions. 1. While ... of the trim tabs that the tank contains fresh water. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Trim Tab Calibration. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Factory Defaults. 3. Move both trim tabs to the highest position. From the...
...From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GBT 10 device. 2. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Factory Defaults. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Trim Tab Calibration. 3. For greater accuracy, enter more trim tab positions. 1. While ... of the trim tabs that the tank contains fresh water. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Trim Tab Calibration. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Factory Defaults. 3. Move both trim tabs to the highest position. From the...
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...a whole number between 0 and 100, and select Done. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Temperature Offset. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > N2K Temp. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GST 10 device....following command: �"�TRIMTABPOS=" 9. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > N2K Temp. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Calibrate Water Speed. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Calibrate Water Speed. 3.
...a whole number between 0 and 100, and select Done. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Temperature Offset. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > N2K Temp. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GST 10 device....following command: �"�TRIMTABPOS=" 9. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > N2K Temp. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Calibrate Water Speed. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Calibrate Water Speed. 3.
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... the menu option is assigned a unique sensor number automatically. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Sensor Number. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. For example, if two adapters are assigned to a stop... 2000 temperature source, each adapter. Select a sensor number. 4. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Sensor Number. 3. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GST 10 device...
... the menu option is assigned a unique sensor number automatically. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Sensor Number. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. For example, if two adapters are assigned to a stop... 2000 temperature source, each adapter. Select a sensor number. 4. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Sensor Number. 3. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GST 10 device...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... number. 1. Enter the following command: "TEMPOFFSET=" 4. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. After the command, enter a positive or negative decimal...
... number. 1. Enter the following command: "TEMPOFFSET=" 4. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. After the command, enter a positive or negative decimal...
Owner's Manual
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...information about other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). Press HOME from the chartplotter. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. To insert the SD card, open the ...by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. The SD...
...information about other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). Press HOME from the chartplotter. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. To insert the SD card, open the ...by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. The SD...