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...chartplotter (page 2). 3. 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...of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and ...
...chartplotter (page 2). 3. 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...of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and ...
Installation Instructions
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... the Chartplotter Use ...chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for the chartplotter is snug. 3. Adjust the chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob until the chartplotter...chartplotter...chartplotter into place. notice: Do not mount the chartplotter...chartplotter. • The ...chartplotter and protect it . The compact waterproof chartplotter...Garmin dealer. Secure the swivel base with the long mounting knob, and slide the chartplotter... your chartplotter: •...the chartplotter with...
... the Chartplotter Use ...chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for the chartplotter is snug. 3. Adjust the chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob until the chartplotter...chartplotter...chartplotter into place. notice: Do not mount the chartplotter...chartplotter. • The ...chartplotter and protect it . The compact waterproof chartplotter...Garmin dealer. Secure the swivel base with the long mounting knob, and slide the chartplotter... your chartplotter: •...the chartplotter with...
Installation Instructions
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...through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in ....might have the following procedures contain installation instructions for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on the boat. The transducer can degrade the performance of the boat as the...
...through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in ....might have the following procedures contain installation instructions for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on the boat. The transducer can degrade the performance of the boat as the...
Installation Instructions
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... screw with the bottom. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (25 mm) deep at high speed. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Attach the cable clamp using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the transom approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm... in . (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. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires or other cable clamp. 8. With the ridges of the band facing up, ...
... screw with the bottom. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (25 mm) deep at high speed. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Attach the cable clamp using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the transom approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm... in . (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. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires or other cable clamp. 8. With the ridges of the band facing up, ...
Installation Instructions
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... cable to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can Weight the transducer to hold it to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. If the sonar performance is equipped with water... of clean (non-turbulent) water at the bottom, weighted down. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Contact your hull manufacturer. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for 24 hours. Weight ...
... cable to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can Weight the transducer to hold it to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. If the sonar performance is equipped with water... of clean (non-turbulent) water at the bottom, weighted down. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Contact your hull manufacturer. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for 24 hours. Weight ...
Installation Instructions
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...-compatible device, see page 8. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or ground) wire to higher-voltage power sources. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green ...an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power and NMEA 0183) NMEA 0183 port ...
...-compatible device, see page 8. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or ground) wire to higher-voltage power sources. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green ...an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power and NMEA 0183) NMEA 0183 port ...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be connected...
... 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 a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be connected...
Installation Instructions
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...NOTE: To use a drop cable up to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your compatible Garmin sounder or fishfinder. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included) NMEA ... Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you want to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or ...
...NOTE: To use a drop cable up to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your compatible Garmin sounder or fishfinder. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included) NMEA ... Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you want to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or ...
Installation Instructions
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...chartplotter configuration is necessary 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... 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 your chartplotter for an extended period of your boat in the diagrams, but every possible ...
...chartplotter configuration is necessary 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... 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 your chartplotter for an extended period of your boat in the diagrams, but every possible ...
Installation Instructions
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...Depth Position, Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038 129039 129040 129794 129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO.../500 Series Installation Instructions 11 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);...
...Depth Position, Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038 129039 129040 129794 129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO.../500 Series Installation Instructions 11 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);...
Owner's Manual
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...Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls ...Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position Tracking 65 Placing an Individual Routine ...
...Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls ...Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position Tracking 65 Placing an Individual Routine ...
Owner's Manual
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... routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. You may need this ...to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to eject it clicks. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This ...
... routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. You may need this ...to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to eject it clicks. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This ...
Owner's Manual
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Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in an overhead view. • Perspective 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. This chart works ... the information on your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marine services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with enhanced bottom contours...
Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in an overhead view. • Perspective 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. This chart works ... the information on your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marine services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with enhanced bottom contours...
Owner's Manual
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Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to configure the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to an external ..., add, and configure waypoints (page 30) and tracks (page 33). Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off .
Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to configure the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to an external ..., add, and configure waypoints (page 30) and tracks (page 33). Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off .
Owner's Manual
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...), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route Leg data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you... Fuel Economy data bar on or off. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to a wind sensor) turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed...
...), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route Leg data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you... Fuel Economy data bar on or off. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to a wind sensor) turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed...
Owner's Manual
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... weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Press right on the chart. Weather-sets up . The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to Off, none of detail shown on the Fishing chart (page 19).
... weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Press right on the chart. Weather-sets up . The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to Off, none of detail shown on the Fishing chart (page 19).
Owner's Manual
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..., reefs, bridges, or channels, and is connected to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide the numbers for cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing, or the compass ... To). 16 • Weather Radar-turns the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to a weather module and you have been saved. To view information about other vessels, your unit must be connected to...
..., reefs, bridges, or channels, and is connected to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide the numbers for cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing, or the compass ... To). 16 • Weather Radar-turns the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to a weather module and you have been saved. To view information about other vessels, your unit must be connected to...
Owner's Manual
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...3D screen, press MENU. Use the Rocker to point to the water. To customize the appearance of the screen. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 The scale ( ) temporarily appears at the bottom of the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance....Radar-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on page 9. Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is highlighted. 2. Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the boat. Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer ...
...3D screen, press MENU. Use the Rocker to point to the water. To customize the appearance of the screen. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 The scale ( ) temporarily appears at the bottom of the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance....Radar-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on page 9. Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is highlighted. 2. Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the boat. Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and yellow spheres. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect Auto...green indicates the smallest targets. Note: You must have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides...
..., and yellow spheres. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect Auto...green indicates the smallest targets. Note: You must have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides...
Owner's Manual
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...the vessel should continue to Off, the target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the alarm banner does not appear. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS...it indicates the location and the heading of the vessel was reported, the nearest approach, and the time to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range, that are actively transmitting AIS information. A green X indicates that are equipped...
...the vessel should continue to Off, the target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the alarm banner does not appear. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS...it indicates the location and the heading of the vessel was reported, the nearest approach, and the time to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range, that are actively transmitting AIS information. A green X indicates that are equipped...