Installation Instructions
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... chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. B Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear ...(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 No...
... chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. B Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear ...(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 No...
Installation Instructions
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... in calm water. • Mount the transducer as close to use a different transducer, installation instructions are only applicable to become turbulent. The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. screw (E), and insert A the screw...
... in calm water. • Mount the transducer as close to use a different transducer, installation instructions are only applicable to become turbulent. The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. screw (E), and insert A the screw...
Installation Instructions
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... (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. The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in use, making sure the gasket is aligned properly.... and damage the propeller. 2. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Tighten the 10...
... (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. The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in use, making sure the gasket is aligned properly.... and damage the propeller. 2. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Tighten the 10...
Installation Instructions
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... a can , as shown in . (6 mm) tall. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with a pre-located pocket, contact..., fillers, or dead air space. • The location must not be fiberglass with water or a light mineral oil. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Route the transducer cable to the motor shaft. Notice: Leave some slack in the cable to avoid damage while using strip caulk about 1/8 ...
... a can , as shown in . (6 mm) tall. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with a pre-located pocket, contact..., fillers, or dead air space. • The location must not be fiberglass with water or a light mineral oil. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Route the transducer cable to the motor shaft. Notice: Leave some slack in the cable to avoid damage while using strip caulk about 1/8 ...
Installation Instructions
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... NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if applicable) Accessory 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*. Do not... the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. The other wires do not...
... NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if applicable) Accessory 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*. Do not... the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. The other wires do not...
Installation Instructions
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... to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊..., 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on your boat in the water for an extended period of the water. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is out of time without checking for the first time, press and hold...
... to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊..., 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on your boat in the water for an extended period of the water. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is out of time without checking for the first time, press and hold...
Installation Instructions
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... which the signal was turned off. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/526/531/536/541/546/551/556 (s): Warm...
... which the signal was turned off. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/526/531/536/541/546/551/556 (s): Warm...
Installation Instructions
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... Fluid Level Speed - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak 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...
... Fluid Level Speed - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak 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...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... (Garmin Fuel Sensor)...18 GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter)...18 GET 10 (Garmin Engine Tilt Adapter)...18 GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter)...19 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...19 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...19 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom... Default Settings...32 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...32 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...33 Restoring Factory Default Settings...35 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull)...36 GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor)...36 NMEA 2000 Checklist...
... (Garmin Fuel Sensor)...18 GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter)...18 GET 10 (Garmin Engine Tilt Adapter)...18 GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter)...19 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...19 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...19 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom... Default Settings...32 GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter)...32 GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter)...33 Restoring Factory Default Settings...35 Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull)...36 GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor)...36 NMEA 2000 Checklist...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Power connection and distribution (page 5) • Proper termination (page 7) • Cable length and device limits (page 8) Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products When creating the diagram, be sure you intend to connect to your network • Note the approximate location of the ...Note: This diagram illustrates the NMEA 2000 data connections to each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - Be sure to the backbone with a T-connector. The NMEA 2000 ...
... Power connection and distribution (page 5) • Proper termination (page 7) • Cable length and device limits (page 8) Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products When creating the diagram, be sure you intend to connect to your network • Note the approximate location of the ...Note: This diagram illustrates the NMEA 2000 data connections to each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - Be sure to the backbone with a T-connector. The NMEA 2000 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...Timer Unit Voltage PGN Data Required 128267 - Envir Param 128259 - Water Speed, and 127250 - GNSS Position None None Typical Sender Depth Transducer Water Temperature Sensor Water Speed Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor ...GPS Antenna GPS Antenna None None 12 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products GNSS Position, 128259 - COG/SOG and 129029 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Water Speed, and 127250 - Water Depth 130312...
...Timer Unit Voltage PGN Data Required 128267 - Envir Param 128259 - Water Speed, and 127250 - GNSS Position None None Typical Sender Depth Transducer Water Temperature Sensor Water Speed Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor GPS Antenna, Water Speed Sensor, and Heading Sensor ...GPS Antenna GPS Antenna None None 12 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products GNSS Position, 128259 - COG/SOG and 129029 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Water Speed, and 127250 - Water Depth 130312...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128259 Speed - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA - Command/... Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Engine Parameters - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ...
... - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128259 Speed - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GBT 10 (Garmin Bennett Trim Tab Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA - Command/... Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Engine Parameters - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...Enter the measured distance from the Intelliducer location to the water line or to the keel of the keel. Keel Offset GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor) Configuring the Wind Angle Offset (Orientation) When mounting the sensor, you must adjust the angle offset if you are configured ...and may stabilize the display. To configure the wind speed filter: 1. To adjust the keel offset: 1. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to display a depth reading from the water line or from the following...
...Enter the measured distance from the Intelliducer location to the water line or to the keel of the keel. Keel Offset GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor) Configuring the Wind Angle Offset (Orientation) When mounting the sensor, you must adjust the angle offset if you are configured ...and may stabilize the display. To configure the wind speed filter: 1. To adjust the keel offset: 1. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to display a depth reading from the water line or from the following...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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...brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you must be connected to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Install the unit in the opening (see Figure 2): • Place the ... and secure them with the unit. NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply and transducer per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten...
...brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you must be connected to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Install the unit in the opening (see Figure 2): • Place the ... and secure them with the unit. NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply and transducer per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten...
Owner's Manual
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...transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Note: If you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to eject it clicks. Press HOME from any screen to return to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (..., celestial data, user data, and information about other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to view high-resolution satellite imagery and reference photos of the ...
...transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Note: If you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to eject it clicks. Press HOME from any screen to return to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (..., celestial data, user data, and information about other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to view high-resolution satellite imagery and reference photos of the ...
Owner's Manual
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...fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. Data Bars-show or... if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. Targets are indicated by your transducer on the chart. Use the Range keys to receive sonar information. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect automatic...
...fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. Data Bars-show or... if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. Targets are indicated by your transducer on the chart. Use the Range keys to receive sonar information. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect automatic...
Owner's Manual
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Select the type of chart on the split screen. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Using ...Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same...
Select the type of chart on the split screen. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Using ...Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same...
Owner's Manual
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...set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that may draw several feet of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. Water Temp-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater 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 compensate for the depth of from the transducer location. Enter a negative number to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. ...
...set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that may draw several feet of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. Water Temp-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater 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 compensate for the depth of from the transducer location. Enter a negative number to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. ...
Owner's Manual
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...not appear. AIS alerts you are measuring down to the keel of your own, from the transducer location to the water line or to the keel (transducer installed at the bottom of the boat. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number...is not registering a speed, a "Speed Too Low" message appears. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. AIS-turn DSC (Digital Selective Calling) on or off . 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select OK, and safely increase the speed of the keel. Fuel Capacity-...
...not appear. AIS alerts you are measuring down to the keel of your own, from the transducer location to the water line or to the keel (transducer installed at the bottom of the boat. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number...is not registering a speed, a "Speed Too Low" message appears. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. AIS-turn DSC (Digital Selective Calling) on or off . 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select OK, and safely increase the speed of the keel. Fuel Capacity-...
Owner's Manual
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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 view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. From the Home screen, 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 view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual