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. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). ...
.../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. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). ...
Installation Instructions
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...have to be installed by a professional marine installer. 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 •... end of using sonar. Assembling the Transducer 1. NOTE: The following transducer installation procedures are provided in . (4) J - Cable tie, 5.6 in the transducer kits. H 4. cable clamps (2) G - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Cutting the transducer cable voids your Garmin dealer.
...have to be installed by a professional marine installer. 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 •... end of using sonar. Assembling the Transducer 1. NOTE: The following transducer installation procedures are provided in . (4) J - Cable tie, 5.6 in the transducer kits. H 4. cable clamps (2) G - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Cutting the transducer cable voids your Garmin dealer.
Installation Instructions
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... Motor 1. Wrap the two ends of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Ensure that the transducer is below an aluminum hull. Adjust the transducer assembly to electrical wires or other cable clamp. 8. Route the transducer cable to prevent water from seeping into the transom... 3/8 in . (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp 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 . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Attach the cable clamp using...
... Motor 1. Wrap the two ends of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Ensure that the transducer is below an aluminum hull. Adjust the transducer assembly to electrical wires or other cable clamp. 8. Route the transducer cable to prevent water from seeping into the transom... 3/8 in . (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp 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 . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Attach the cable clamp using...
Installation Instructions
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... the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill the test device with water or light mineral oil. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using strip caulk about 1/8 in . (6 mm) tall. Professional installation might be over any strakes ... or a can provide better noise reduction and allow it in . (25.4 mm) thick when using a 500 W transducer, and no core. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper...
... the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill the test device with water or light mineral oil. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using strip caulk about 1/8 in . (6 mm) tall. Professional installation might be over any strakes ... or a can provide better noise reduction and allow it in . (25.4 mm) thick when using a 500 W transducer, and no core. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper...
Installation Instructions
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... harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to be connected for more information. The other wires do not have to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Use a test light or voltmeter to an unused holder on ... Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 network. For instructions 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...
... harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to be connected for more information. The other wires do not have to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Use a test light or voltmeter to an unused holder on ... Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 network. For instructions 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...
Installation Instructions
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... the connectors on the back of your chartplotter. Every connector on the back of the water. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is out of the chartplotter may not be in the water for an extended ...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 ➋...
... the connectors on the back of your chartplotter. Every connector on the back of the water. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is out of the chartplotter may not be in the water for an extended ...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 ➋...
Installation Instructions
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.../555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Temp. Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the...
.../555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Temp. Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the...
Installation Instructions
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...129285 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - 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...
...129285 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - 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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Consult the installation instructions for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products When creating the diagram, be powered by creating a diagram of the network. Battery - 12 Vdc Power cable Backbone extension cable Drop cable T-... well as the overall length of the backbone • Note the power consumption of each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - When building a NMEA 2000 network, you design a NMEA 2000 network, start by the NMEA 2000 network; others...
Consult the installation instructions for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products When creating the diagram, be powered by creating a diagram of the network. Battery - 12 Vdc Power cable Backbone extension cable Drop cable T-... well as the overall length of the backbone • Note the power consumption of each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - When building a NMEA 2000 network, you design a NMEA 2000 network, start by the NMEA 2000 network; others...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...- GNSS Position, 128259 - COG/SOG, 129029 - GNSS Position, 128259 - COG/SOG and 129029 - 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 Temp, 130310 - COG/SOG and 129029 - General NMEA 2000 Data Type Requirements Category Water System Data Type Depth...
...- GNSS Position, 128259 - COG/SOG, 129029 - GNSS Position, 128259 - COG/SOG and 129029 - 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 Temp, 130310 - COG/SOG and 129029 - General NMEA 2000 Data Type Requirements Category Water System Data Type Depth...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA - Rapid Update Receive 126208 NMEA - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and.../Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128267 Water Depth 130312 Temperature Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 19 Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128259 Speed - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group...
... GST 10 (Garmin Water Speed and Temperature Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA - Rapid Update Receive 126208 NMEA - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and.../Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128267 Water Depth 130312 Temperature Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 19 Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128259 Speed - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...change in the wind speed. While viewing the NMEA 2000 device information, select Config > Wind Speed Filter. 2. 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 up...the water line (Intelliducer installed on wind conditions. 36 Technical Reference for the difference in orientation. 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 ...
...change in the wind speed. While viewing the NMEA 2000 device information, select Config > Wind Speed Filter. 2. 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 up...the water line (Intelliducer installed on wind conditions. 36 Technical Reference for the difference in orientation. 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 ...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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...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. 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. •...
...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. 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. •...
Owner's Manual
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... Home screen to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started • Where To?-access navigation features (page 28). • Information-view information including dashboard options,...card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective...
... Home screen to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started • Where To?-access navigation features (page 28). • Information-view information including dashboard options,...card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective...
Owner's Manual
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...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... for USA and international charts. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is on or off. Wind VMG...off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in the data bars.
...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... for USA and international charts. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is on or off. Wind VMG...off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in the data bars.
Owner's Manual
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... on or off . Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off...
... on or off . Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off...
Owner's Manual
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.../Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar-capable unit with a transducer attached. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you...
.../Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar-capable unit with a transducer attached. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you...
Owner's Manual
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... select Configure > System. Select Display > Color Mode to view additional information. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water ... Measure To change general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring System Settings To change units of measure at the same time... is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of system events. Beeper/...
... select Configure > System. Select Display > Color Mode to view additional information. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water ... Measure To change general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring System Settings To change units of measure at the same time... is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of system events. Beeper/...
Owner's Manual
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... or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to view depth and water temperature information.. GPS Accuracy-set a navigation alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > System. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Setting Navigation Alarms To set an alarm to sound...
... or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to view depth and water temperature information.. GPS Accuracy-set a navigation alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > System. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Setting Navigation Alarms To set an alarm to sound...