Installation Instructions
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...number. 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...product warnings and other important information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your Garmin dealer immediately. Test the installation (page 9). Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. ...
...number. 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...product warnings and other important information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your Garmin dealer immediately. Test the installation (page 9). Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. ...
Installation Instructions
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...cables are provided in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. Be sure you... the transducer as close to be in the transducer kits. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at ...
...cables are provided in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. Be sure you... the transducer as close to be in the transducer kits. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at ...
Installation Instructions
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...6. Wrap the two ends of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to electrical wires or other cable clamp. 8. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Adjust the transducer assembly to the transom using the other ... sealant before installation. Attach the cable clamp using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the mount. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the fastener ...
...6. Wrap the two ends of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to electrical wires or other cable clamp. 8. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Adjust the transducer assembly to the transom using the other ... sealant before installation. Attach the cable clamp using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the mount. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the fastener ...
Installation Instructions
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...place, and allow you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with sealant to use a higher gain setting. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. If the sonar performance is equipped with a pre... might be mounted inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. 6. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using cable ties to secure the cable to avoid damage while using a temperature-sensing...
...place, and allow you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with sealant to use a higher gain setting. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. If the sonar performance is equipped with a pre... might be mounted inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. 6. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using cable ties to secure the cable to avoid damage while using a temperature-sensing...
Installation Instructions
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... fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on page 10 for normal operation of the chartplotter. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Use a test light or voltmeter to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. Do not exceed this voltage because... power and to Power 1. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to be connected to an unused 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 Vdc*. ...
... fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on page 10 for normal operation of the chartplotter. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Use a test light or voltmeter to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. Do not exceed this voltage because... power and to Power 1. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to be connected to an unused 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 Vdc*. ...
Installation Instructions
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...When you place your boat in the water for an extended period of the water. Every connector on . Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is listed for leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on the back...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...
...When you place your boat in the water for an extended period of the water. Every connector on . Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is listed for leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on the back...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...
Installation Instructions
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.... Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of striking underwater objects. Make moderate turns in . GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in both directions 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...
.... Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of striking underwater objects. Make moderate turns in . GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in both directions 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
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... 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 to peak); 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...
... 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 to peak); 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...
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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...8226; Cable length and device limits (page 8) Technical Reference for each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - others may require a separate power connection. The NMEA 2000 backbone must be...2000 Network Note: This diagram illustrates the NMEA 2000 data connections to function correctly. Consult the installation instructions for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Be sure to the device appropriately. NMEA 2000 Fundamentals Building a NMEA 2000 Network The main...
...8226; Cable length and device limits (page 8) Technical Reference for each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - others may require a separate power connection. The NMEA 2000 backbone must be...2000 Network Note: This diagram illustrates the NMEA 2000 data connections to function correctly. Consult the installation instructions for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Be sure to the device appropriately. NMEA 2000 Fundamentals Building a NMEA 2000 Network The main...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Heading 129026 - 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 COG/SOG and 129029 - Envir Param...
... Heading 129026 - 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 COG/SOG and 129029 - Envir Param...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...- Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128259 Speed - 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 ISO... ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter) Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Rapid Update Receive 126208 NMEA ...
...- Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128259 Speed - 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 ISO... ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter) Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Rapid Update Receive 126208 NMEA ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... number. • If you did not orient the GWS 10 as described in the GWS 10 Installation Instructions. 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 measuring down...offset: 1. While viewing the NMEA 2000 device information, select Config > Wind Speed Filter. 2. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to adjust for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products To configure the wind speed filter: 1.
... number. • If you did not orient the GWS 10 as described in the GWS 10 Installation Instructions. 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 measuring down...offset: 1. While viewing the NMEA 2000 device information, select Config > Wind Speed Filter. 2. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to adjust for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products To configure the wind speed filter: 1.
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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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. Be careful not to the mounting surface. Assembled unit and flush mount... Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 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 unit. Install the unit in the ...
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. Be careful not to the mounting surface. Assembled unit and flush mount... Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 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 unit. Install the unit in the ...
Owner's Manual
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...page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Note: You must ...is on the lower-right corner of ports, harbors, marinas, and other screens. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation ...
...page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Note: You must ...is on the lower-right corner of ports, harbors, marinas, and other screens. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation ...
Owner's Manual
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... for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. 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. Using Charts Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off...show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as fish). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but...
... for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. 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. Using Charts Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off...show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as fish). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but...
Owner's Manual
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.... To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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...
.... To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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...
Owner's Manual
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...2. If you must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Fish-set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that may draw several feet of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. From the ...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 GFS 10. Enter a positive number to offset for your chartplotter to indicate the fuel...
...2. If you must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Fish-set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that may draw several feet of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. From the ...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 GFS 10. Enter a positive number to offset for your chartplotter to indicate the fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... up to the water line (transducer installed on -screen directions for ...stuck. This shows the depth at the surface. Transducer at the Bottom of the Keel A (-) negative...transducer installed at the surface. 3. Temp Offset-set the temperature offset for the temperature sensor of your transducer... System) on or off . Configuring the Chartplotter 2. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the... If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Configuring Other Vessels To configure...your own, from the transducer location to the water line or to accept the number...
... up to the water line (transducer installed on -screen directions for ...stuck. This shows the depth at the surface. Transducer at the Bottom of the Keel A (-) negative...transducer installed at the surface. 3. Temp Offset-set the temperature offset for the temperature sensor of your transducer... System) on or off . Configuring the Chartplotter 2. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the... If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Configuring Other Vessels To configure...your own, from the transducer location to the water line or to accept the number...
Owner's Manual
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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 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.