Installation Instructions
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.../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 No Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only... "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. GPSMAP 400...
.../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 No Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only... "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. GPSMAP 400...
Installation Instructions
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...the following procedures contain installation instructions for optimal performance: • For your sonar to sonar-capable chartplotters. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. NOTE: Do ... of the transducer. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions H 4. Some transducers might be in . (4) J - The following for the transducer included with the "s"...
...the following procedures contain installation instructions for optimal performance: • For your sonar to sonar-capable chartplotters. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. NOTE: Do ... of the transducer. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions H 4. Some transducers might be in . (4) J - The following for the transducer included with the "s"...
Installation Instructions
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... To permanently install the transducer: 1. Place the transducer in the cable to work out any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Leave some slack in the epoxy, turning the transducer to avoid damage while using a temperature-sensing ...speeds. • The location must be no more than 5/8 in place. If the sonar performance is equipped with no more than 1 in 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 permanently install the transducer: 1. Place the transducer in the cable to work out any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Notice: Leave some slack in the epoxy, turning the transducer to avoid damage while using a temperature-sensing ...speeds. • The location must be no more than 5/8 in place. If the sonar performance is equipped with no more than 1 in 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...
Installation Instructions
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.... Disconnect one . Add a T-connector (not included) to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network...
.... Disconnect one . Add a T-connector (not included) to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network...
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...(sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on . Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water...
... 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...(sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on . Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water...
Installation Instructions
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...sonar signal suddenly is lost . GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in small increments. Make moderate turns in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP... where you might take several adjustments to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm...
...sonar signal suddenly is lost . GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in small increments. Make moderate turns in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP... where you might take several adjustments to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm...
Installation Instructions
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.../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); Rapid Update Engine Parameters - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000... 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 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 ...
.../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); Rapid Update Engine Parameters - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000... 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 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. A Printed in another location: 1. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the chart indicates your present location: 1. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to edit. 3. Select Color Mode..., highlight fields, and enter data. From the Navigation chart, use the chart or turn , or to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Choose the location of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down , left on the route and press SELECT. 4. Select ...
...any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. A Printed in another location: 1. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the chart indicates your present location: 1. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to edit. 3. Select Color Mode..., highlight fields, and enter data. From the Navigation chart, use the chart or turn , or to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Choose the location of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down , left on the route and press SELECT. 4. Select ...
Owner's Manual
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...instructed to a Destination: page 23. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25. • Configuring System Settings: page 47. • Using Sonar: page 56. • Alarms and Messages: page 68. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 2. • ... highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen...
...instructed to a Destination: page 23. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25. • Configuring System Settings: page 47. • Using Sonar: page 56. • Alarms and Messages: page 68. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 2. • ... highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad... Aerial Photos 19 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 20 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Where To 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad... Aerial Photos 19 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 20 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Where To 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks...
Owner's Manual
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... 52 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 53 Configuring My Boat 53 Configuring Other Vessels 54 Introduction Using Sonar 56 Understanding the Full Screen 56 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen 57 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 57... Understanding the Depth Log Screen 58 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 58 Setting Up Sonar 59 Advanced Sonar Settings 60 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 61 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 61 Adding a DSC... Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... 52 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 53 Configuring My Boat 53 Configuring Other Vessels 54 Introduction Using Sonar 56 Understanding the Full Screen 56 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen 57 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 57... Understanding the Depth Log Screen 58 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 58 Setting Up Sonar 59 Advanced Sonar Settings 60 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 61 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 61 Adding a DSC... Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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...key. 2. If a water speed wheel is on track to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat. System Units-specify units for on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Refer to your boat (page 55). Select Yes or No. Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for more... information. AIS Alarm Time To-select the time within which an alarm will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Shallow Water Alarm-only available if you want displayed for depth, ...
...key. 2. If a water speed wheel is on track to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat. System Units-specify units for on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Refer to your boat (page 55). Select Yes or No. Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for more... information. AIS Alarm Time To-select the time within which an alarm will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Shallow Water Alarm-only available if you want displayed for depth, ...
Owner's Manual
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.../BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. Press left , or right to mark a waypoint. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release to adjust the range of the sonar. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items...
.../BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. Press left , or right to mark a waypoint. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release to adjust the range of the sonar. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items...
Owner's Manual
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...3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. The SD card slot is on the lower-right corner of... interest. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected ...
...3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. The SD card slot is on the lower-right corner of... interest. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected ...
Owner's Manual
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...Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Use the Range keys to receive sonar information. 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. Fish Symbols (only available... if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as ...
...Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Use the Range keys to receive sonar information. 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. Fish Symbols (only available... if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as ...
Owner's Manual
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... chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Select the type of chart on the split screen.... From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. 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. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Select the type of chart on the split screen.... From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. 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. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. Auto Power-turn Simulator mode on or off . A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to set when the unit makes audible ...; WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in Europe) on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto... Backlight to view depth and water temperature information. 47 Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data to brighten or darken the backlight. Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to...
... speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. Auto Power-turn Simulator mode on or off . A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to set when the unit makes audible ...; WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in Europe) on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto... Backlight to view depth and water temperature information. 47 Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data to brighten or darken the backlight. Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to...
Owner's Manual
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... 10.If you selected Nearest or Farthest in the Auto Guidance line are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external... NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Determine whether the line safely avoids known ...
... 10.If you selected Nearest or Farthest in the Auto Guidance line are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external... NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Determine whether the line safely avoids known ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. If you must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Enter a positive number to offset for a large vessel that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified ... you select On, use the Rocker to sound an alarm when the total amount of from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to indicate the fuel level at which the...
... the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. If you must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Enter a positive number to offset for a large vessel that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified ... you select On, use the Rocker to sound an alarm when the total amount of from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to indicate the fuel level at which the...
Owner's Manual
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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. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen.