Installation Instructions
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... each section. To install and use your chartplotter. 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...
... each section. To install and use your chartplotter. 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...
Installation Instructions
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... a bracket (included) that attaches to 55°C). Align the slot on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. The temperature range for the routing and connection of the chartplotter and protect it from -15°C to the...from excessive vibration or shock. • Refer to extreme temperature or conditions. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions notice: Do not mount the chartplotter in . (1.5 mm) starter holes at the locations you marked. • If you marked.
... a bracket (included) that attaches to 55°C). Align the slot on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. The temperature range for the routing and connection of the chartplotter and protect it from -15°C to the...from excessive vibration or shock. • Refer to extreme temperature or conditions. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions notice: Do not mount the chartplotter in . (1.5 mm) starter holes at the locations you marked. • If you marked.
Installation Instructions
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... as the following transducer installation procedures are provided in . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Proper transducer installation is capable of the transducer. H 4. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter...cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Assembling the Transducer 1. Route the power/data cable toward the back of using sonar. Retighten the transducer after installation on page 1 to determine if your warranty...
... as the following transducer installation procedures are provided in . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Proper transducer installation is capable of the transducer. H 4. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter...cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Assembling the Transducer 1. Route the power/data cable toward the back of using sonar. Retighten the transducer after installation on page 1 to determine if your warranty...
Installation Instructions
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...to prevent water from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (25 mm)... transom. 6. Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mark the location. Coat the screw with the bottom. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to extend beyond the...
...to prevent water from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (25 mm)... transom. 6. Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Mark the location. Coat the screw with the bottom. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to extend beyond the...
Installation Instructions
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...Some transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated ... be over any strakes or behind any air bubbles. 4. For a transducer to use a higher gain setting. When installing a transducer, consider the following illustration. 2. Fabricate a test device from a section of the transducer with water or... of the transducer mount with water or a light mineral oil. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
...Some transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated ... be over any strakes or behind any air bubbles. 4. For a transducer to use a higher gain setting. When installing a transducer, consider the following illustration. 2. Fabricate a test device from a section of the transducer with water or... of the transducer mount with water or a light mineral oil. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
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...to the battery, or if your warranty. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to higher-voltage power sources. Connect the black (- or ground) wire to Power 1. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices,... the transducer cable, because this can be connected for more information. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a NMEA 2000...
...to the battery, or if your warranty. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to higher-voltage power sources. Connect the black (- or ground) wire to Power 1. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices,... the transducer cable, because this can be connected for more information. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a NMEA 2000...
Installation Instructions
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For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. The alarm circuit switches to...brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or ... when the alarm sounds. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 Series...
For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. The alarm circuit switches to...brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or ... when the alarm sounds. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 Series...
Installation Instructions
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...an extension to your boat to share information with your chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can view and control the same information on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions NMEA 2000 components are not packaged with up to the ..., including Ultrascroll™, so you can receive sonar information from your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is CANet compatible. You can on your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (...
...an extension to your boat to share information with your chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can view and control the same information on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions NMEA 2000 components are not packaged with up to the ..., including Ultrascroll™, so you can receive sonar information from your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is CANet compatible. You can on your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000...
... 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 ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000...
Installation Instructions
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... the installation at which this occurs. 2. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . Caution: When adjusting the depth of striking underwater objects. 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...
... the installation at which this occurs. 2. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . Caution: When adjusting the depth of striking underwater objects. 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...
Installation Instructions
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...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 Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), ...dual frequency), 900 ft (274 m) (dual beam) - 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 to peak...
...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 Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), ...dual frequency), 900 ft (274 m) (dual beam) - 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 to peak...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... the particular data type you experience difficulty installing a NMEA 2000 network, or have correctly followed installationcritical procedures. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by Garmin, and the fundamental concepts of installing a NMEA 2000 network on your boat....installation instructions provided with Garmin NMEA 2000-certified displays and sensors. • The first section, NMEA 2000 Fundamentals, provides descriptions of connected NMEA 2000 devices that communicate using basic plug-and-play functionality. Technical Reference for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP...
... the particular data type you experience difficulty installing a NMEA 2000 network, or have correctly followed installationcritical procedures. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by Garmin, and the fundamental concepts of installing a NMEA 2000 network on your boat....installation instructions provided with Garmin NMEA 2000-certified displays and sensors. • The first section, NMEA 2000 Fundamentals, provides descriptions of connected NMEA 2000 devices that communicate using basic plug-and-play functionality. Technical Reference for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction...iii Contact Garmin...iii NMEA 2000 Fundamentals...1 Garmin NMEA 2000 Device Overview...1 Building a NMEA 2000 Network...3 Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations...8 NMEA 2000 Glossary...8 General NMEA 2000 Data Type Requirements...9 NMEA 2000-Certified Display Device PGN Information...13 NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor PGN Information...18 ...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction...iii Contact Garmin...iii NMEA 2000 Fundamentals...1 Garmin NMEA 2000 Device Overview...1 Building a NMEA 2000 Network...3 Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations...8 NMEA 2000 Glossary...8 General NMEA 2000 Data Type Requirements...9 NMEA 2000-Certified Display Device PGN Information...13 NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor PGN Information...18 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...2000 network on your NMEA 2000 network, use the checklist on your boat already contains a NMEA 2000 network and you do not have installed your boat. If your boat, this example, a T-connector is made of commonly used NMEA 2000 terms, see page 8. A ..., an additional drop/backbone cable, and additional T-connectors are compatible with a GFS 10 fuel sensor. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Garmin displays may be connected to verify the installation. A diagram on units, sensors, and T-connectors that communicate using basic plug-and-play functionality.
...2000 network on your NMEA 2000 network, use the checklist on your boat already contains a NMEA 2000 network and you do not have installed your boat. If your boat, this example, a T-connector is made of commonly used NMEA 2000 terms, see page 8. A ..., an additional drop/backbone cable, and additional T-connectors are compatible with a GFS 10 fuel sensor. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Garmin displays may be connected to verify the installation. A diagram on units, sensors, and T-connectors that communicate using basic plug-and-play functionality.
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...components of January 2009, they are NMEA 2000 approved. Male* (not pictured) 010-11094-00 Field-installable connector - T-connector Male Terminator Female Terminator In-line Terminator 010-11078-00 (Garmin part number) 010-11080-00 Power Cable 010-11081-00 010-11079-00 (2 meters [6.5 feet])...11171-01 010-11096-00 Right-angle drop-cable, 2 meters (6.5 feet) (pictured) 010-11089-00 Field-installable connector - The field-installable connectors can be used to shorten any Garmin NMEA 2000 drop/backbone cable. ** The gray in -line lightning arrestor** (not pictured) 010-11171-02...
...components of January 2009, they are NMEA 2000 approved. Male* (not pictured) 010-11094-00 Field-installable connector - T-connector Male Terminator Female Terminator In-line Terminator 010-11078-00 (Garmin part number) 010-11080-00 Power Cable 010-11081-00 010-11079-00 (2 meters [6.5 feet])...11171-01 010-11096-00 Right-angle drop-cable, 2 meters (6.5 feet) (pictured) 010-11089-00 Field-installable connector - The field-installable connectors can be used to shorten any Garmin NMEA 2000 drop/backbone cable. ** The gray in -line lightning arrestor** (not pictured) 010-11171-02...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - others may require a separate power connection. Consult the installation instructions for each device or sensor. Be sure to understand the following concepts: • Linear backbone construction (page 4) • Power...your network • Note the approximate location of the backbone and devices on your NMEA 2000 network to be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Each NMEA 2000 device connects to the backbone with a T-connector. The NMEA 2000 ...
...Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - others may require a separate power connection. Consult the installation instructions for each device or sensor. Be sure to understand the following concepts: • Linear backbone construction (page 4) • Power...your network • Note the approximate location of the backbone and devices on your NMEA 2000 network to be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Each NMEA 2000 device connects to the backbone with a T-connector. The NMEA 2000 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... 2000 devices, not to attach a NMEA 2000 device. To NMEA 2000 devices and power Female terminator CORRECT Backbone extension cable Male terminator T-connector installed incorrectly Male terminator (also installed incorrectly) Correct Linear Backbone Construction To NMEA 2000 devices and power INCORRECT Backbone extension cable Male terminator Incorrect Linear Backbone Construction Technical Reference...
... 2000 devices, not to attach a NMEA 2000 device. To NMEA 2000 devices and power Female terminator CORRECT Backbone extension cable Male terminator T-connector installed incorrectly Male terminator (also installed incorrectly) Correct Linear Backbone Construction To NMEA 2000 devices and power INCORRECT Backbone extension cable Male terminator Incorrect Linear Backbone Construction Technical Reference...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...middle of your NMEA 2000 network, and it may drain your battery. caution: If you connect the NMEA 2000 network to your boat. The Garmin NMEA 2000 power cable connects to a T-connector like other voltage source, such as the ground (black) wire. You can connect power to ... auxiliary power switch, or if connecting to the auxiliary power switch causes electrical interference, connect the NMEA 2000 power cable directly to the battery and install an in the middle. End-powered NMEA 2000 network, correctly designed: + - This NMEA 2000 network will work properly when there is less than...
...middle of your NMEA 2000 network, and it may drain your battery. caution: If you connect the NMEA 2000 network to your boat. The Garmin NMEA 2000 power cable connects to a T-connector like other voltage source, such as the ground (black) wire. You can connect power to ... auxiliary power switch, or if connecting to the auxiliary power switch causes electrical interference, connect the NMEA 2000 power cable directly to the battery and install an in the middle. End-powered NMEA 2000 network, correctly designed: + - This NMEA 2000 network will work properly when there is less than...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...cable Inline Termination To the final NMEA 2000 device in a NMEA 2000 network. Technical Reference for it to 6 m (20 ft.) long. Install the terminators at opposite ends of the final T-connector on your NMEA 2000 network. 1. Because of this end. NMEA 2000 Fundamentals Proper Termination... You must install terminators at the ends of your NMEA 2000 backbone for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products In-line Terminators If one or both of the NMEA 2000 devices at opposite ends...
...cable Inline Termination To the final NMEA 2000 device in a NMEA 2000 network. Technical Reference for it to 6 m (20 ft.) long. Install the terminators at opposite ends of the final T-connector on your NMEA 2000 network. 1. Because of this end. NMEA 2000 Fundamentals Proper Termination... You must install terminators at the ends of your NMEA 2000 backbone for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products In-line Terminators If one or both of the NMEA 2000 devices at opposite ends...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...the ends of the network. • The total length of current a device draws from 9 to 16 Vdc, with Garmin NMEA 2000 devices. The inline terminator simplifies installation by other devices on the network, or may both transmit and receive data on the boat. A backbone cable extends the...NMEA 2000 devices can be terminated to power? Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations If your boat has an existing NMEA 2000 installation, and you will need to consider: Cable Type: Garmin uses NMEA 2000 micro connectors for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Power: Is the existing NMEA 2000 network ...
...the ends of the network. • The total length of current a device draws from 9 to 16 Vdc, with Garmin NMEA 2000 devices. The inline terminator simplifies installation by other devices on the network, or may both transmit and receive data on the boat. A backbone cable extends the...NMEA 2000 devices can be terminated to power? Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations If your boat has an existing NMEA 2000 installation, and you will need to consider: Cable Type: Garmin uses NMEA 2000 micro connectors for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Power: Is the existing NMEA 2000 network ...