Installation Instructions
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.... 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,...➌ External GPS antenna (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 your chartplotter for the first time...
.... 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,...➌ External GPS antenna (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 your chartplotter for the first time...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... basic plug-and-play functionality. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products iii These sections contain PGN and configuration information for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series chartplotters ◦ GMI™ 10 ◦ GPS 17x ◦ GFS™ 10 ◦ GRA...
... basic plug-and-play functionality. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products iii These sections contain PGN and configuration information for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series chartplotters ◦ GMI™ 10 ◦ GPS 17x ◦ GFS™ 10 ◦ GRA...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...sensor provides unique information to the following table for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Refer to the NMEA 2000-certified display devices (such as a GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter or a GMI 10) on the fuel speed source... Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Heading Sensor GPS Antenna Technical Reference for a list of sensors may ...
...sensor provides unique information to the following table for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Refer to the NMEA 2000-certified display devices (such as a GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter or a GMI 10) on the fuel speed source... Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Heading Sensor GPS Antenna Technical Reference for a list of sensors may ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... 129026 - Temp, 130310 - Vessel Heading, and 128259 - Wind Data, 129026 - Vessel Heading, and 128259 - GNSS Position GPS Antenna 129026 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Nav Data Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna 129026 - GNSS Position GPS Antenna 128259 - Envir Param Old, Barometric Pressure Sensor or 130311 - Humidity or 130311 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Water Speed Water Speed...
... 129026 - Temp, 130310 - Vessel Heading, and 128259 - Wind Data, 129026 - Vessel Heading, and 128259 - GNSS Position GPS Antenna 129026 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Nav Data Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna 129026 - GNSS Position GPS Antenna 128259 - Envir Param Old, Barometric Pressure Sensor or 130311 - Humidity or 130311 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Water Speed Water Speed...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... and a Heading Sensor Beaufort Scale 130306 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Wind Data and 128259 - Wind Data and 128259 - Nav Data Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Maximum Apparent Wind Speed 130306 - Wind Data and 128259 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Wind Data, 129026 - Water Speed]) Either: ..., a less-accurate reading can be calculated using a GPS antenna instead [129026 - GNSS Position]) Either a Wind Sensor and both Water Speed and Heading Sensors, or a Wind Sensor and a GPS Antenna Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 11 Water Speed (If a Water ...
... and a Heading Sensor Beaufort Scale 130306 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Wind Data and 128259 - Wind Data and 128259 - Nav Data Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Maximum Apparent Wind Speed 130306 - Wind Data and 128259 - COG/SOG and 129029 - Wind Data, 129026 - Water Speed]) Either: ..., a less-accurate reading can be calculated using a GPS antenna instead [129026 - GNSS Position]) Either a Wind Sensor and both Water Speed and Heading Sensors, or a Wind Sensor and a GPS Antenna Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 11 Water Speed (If a Water ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Engine Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 127489 127497 127505 127505 Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument) GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA -... for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products GPS 17x (GPS Antenna) Transmit Receive 059392 060928 126208 126464 126992 126996 129025 129026 129029 129539 129540 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Address Claim NMEA - Dynamic Trip Parameters, Engine Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine...
... Engine Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 127489 127497 127505 127505 Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument) GRA 10 (Garmin Rudder Angle Adapter) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA -... for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products GPS 17x (GPS Antenna) Transmit Receive 059392 060928 126208 126464 126992 126996 129025 129026 129029 129539 129540 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Address Claim NMEA - Dynamic Trip Parameters, Engine Fluid Level (when calibrated using a Garmin chartplotter or marine...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... To access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on your display device, consult the documentation provided with your NMEA 2000 display device. On a Garmin chartplotter, select On or Off. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can help reduce unnecessary drift alarm triggers as well as it is gathered. ...8226; Auto-the speed filter toggles on your display device. While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu, select the GPS 17x device. 2. The speed filter is most helpful when stationary or in high-speed situations. While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu...
... To access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on your display device, consult the documentation provided with your NMEA 2000 display device. On a Garmin chartplotter, select On or Off. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can help reduce unnecessary drift alarm triggers as well as it is gathered. ...8226; Auto-the speed filter toggles on your display device. While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu, select the GPS 17x device. 2. The speed filter is most helpful when stationary or in high-speed situations. While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... provide a more -accurate reading than entering two calibration points (empty tank and full tank). To change the fuel economy source: 1. Select either GPS Speed or Water Speed to specify which speed sensor is connected to the fuel tank you want to configure. Tip: The serial number of fuel...: When using the GFS 10 to calculate remaining fuel based on your boat. Choose from the GFS 10: 1. Changing the Fuel Economy Source The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument requires a speed sensor, in addition to the GFS 10, to the current fuel level in the fuel tank or tanks. Select ...
... provide a more -accurate reading than entering two calibration points (empty tank and full tank). To change the fuel economy source: 1. Select either GPS Speed or Water Speed to specify which speed sensor is connected to the fuel tank you want to configure. Tip: The serial number of fuel...: When using the GFS 10 to calculate remaining fuel based on your boat. Choose from the GFS 10: 1. Changing the Fuel Economy Source The Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument requires a speed sensor, in addition to the GFS 10, to the current fuel level in the fuel tank or tanks. Select ...
Owner's Manual
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...about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on... Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 63). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on the cruising data bar. ...Setup to configure the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to turn on or off...
...about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on... Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 63). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on the cruising data bar. ...Setup to configure the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to turn on or off...
Owner's Manual
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...reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that the AIS transmission from the vessel is activated. A green ...and that are actively transmitting AIS information. If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS target Tracking AIS...the chart or the 3D chart view. When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range, that are equipped with...
...reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that the AIS transmission from the vessel is activated. A green ...and that are actively transmitting AIS information. If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS target Tracking AIS...the chart or the 3D chart view. When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range, that are equipped with...
Owner's Manual
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...object before handling the card to prevent damage to get the most out of your unit. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). In low-humidity environments, you start any type of current-station information Where To? (page 43). ...damage from static electricity. In addition to your computer for a realistic view of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. NOTE: Autopilot can only use the SD card on the Navigation chart. • Aerial Photos-provides...
...object before handling the card to prevent damage to get the most out of your unit. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). In low-humidity environments, you start any type of current-station information Where To? (page 43). ...damage from static electricity. In addition to your computer for a realistic view of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. NOTE: Autopilot can only use the SD card on the Navigation chart. • Aerial Photos-provides...
Owner's Manual
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...Shows wind speed data based on a stationary boat. or a wind sensor and a GPS antenna; sensor and a GPS antenna. sensor, and a GPS antenna; or a wind sensor, a water-speed sensor, and a heading sensor....wind sensor and a water Wind the flow of air experienced while on a boat in motion. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 True Shows wind speed data based on shore. Select Apparent ...wind gauge Viewing Information Selecting True, Apparent, or Ground Wind for the Wind Gauges The chartplotter must be connected to the peripheral devices listed below to capture the data shown on ...
...Shows wind speed data based on a stationary boat. or a wind sensor and a GPS antenna; sensor and a GPS antenna. sensor, and a GPS antenna; or a wind sensor, a water-speed sensor, and a heading sensor....wind sensor and a water Wind the flow of air experienced while on a boat in motion. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 True Shows wind speed data based on shore. Select Apparent ...wind gauge Viewing Information Selecting True, Apparent, or Ground Wind for the Wind Gauges The chartplotter must be connected to the peripheral devices listed below to capture the data shown on ...
Owner's Manual
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... the heading data received from a heading (or magnetic) sensor, and GPS heading data is shown. • Select Change Date > Manual to view the Tide Prediction Report for the selected station. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Set the maximum and minimum angle values ...that appear when the downwind close hauled wind gauge appears. Viewing Tide-station Information 1. Tide-station information is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. From the Home screen, select Information...
... the heading data received from a heading (or magnetic) sensor, and GPS heading data is shown. • Select Change Date > Manual to view the Tide Prediction Report for the selected station. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Set the maximum and minimum angle values ...that appear when the downwind close hauled wind gauge appears. Viewing Tide-station Information 1. Tide-station information is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. From the Home screen, select Information...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North ...the chartplotter is lost. However, when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to view additional information. The speed filter averages the speed of time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. A Garmin ...the Home screen, select Configure > System. Select Custom to Card button is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select an event to acquire satellites. • Speed Filter-select...
.... • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North ...the chartplotter is lost. However, when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to view additional information. The speed filter averages the speed of time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. A Garmin ...the Home screen, select Configure > System. Select Custom to Card button is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select an event to acquire satellites. • Speed Filter-select...
Owner's Manual
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Configuring the Chartplotter • Baro. Configuring Navigation Preferences To change navigation preferences, from the calculated GPS speed). Auto Guidance-set the time zone you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Heading-sets the reference used in ...Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 The position format should match the map or chart that you to set to calculate the barometric pressure trend...
Configuring the Chartplotter • Baro. Configuring Navigation Preferences To change navigation preferences, from the calculated GPS speed). Auto Guidance-set the time zone you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Heading-sets the reference used in ...Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 The position format should match the map or chart that you to set to calculate the barometric pressure trend...
Owner's Manual
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...nearing either turns or destinations. Battery-set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage... from a turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you are off course by a specified distance. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Setting Sonar Alarms To set an alarm to view depth and water temperature information... Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set an alarm using the system...
...nearing either turns or destinations. Battery-set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage... from a turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you are off course by a specified distance. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Setting Sonar Alarms To set an alarm to view depth and water temperature information... Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set an alarm using the system...
Owner's Manual
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... 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 The chartplotter can transfer your radio. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio, the chartplotter displays... Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Using Digital Selective Calling Using the Chartplotter with DSC calls. When you connect your chartplotter to your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the...
... 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 The chartplotter can transfer your radio. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio, the chartplotter displays... Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Using Digital Selective Calling Using the Chartplotter with DSC calls. When you connect your chartplotter to your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the...
Owner's Manual
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...Alarm-battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read Voltages That Low,...boat is crimped, broken, or contacting the chassis. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the specified distance range. AIS: Dangerous ...) of the antenna wiring is not moving fast enough for the unit. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 79 When a message appears, press MENU ... to alert you to the maximum voltage allowed (or less) for your chartplotter. remove and reinsert. Can't Write User Card, Card Is Read-Only-...
...Alarm-battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read Voltages That Low,...boat is crimped, broken, or contacting the chassis. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the specified distance range. AIS: Dangerous ...) of the antenna wiring is not moving fast enough for the unit. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 79 When a message appears, press MENU ... to alert you to the maximum voltage allowed (or less) for your chartplotter. remove and reinsert. Can't Write User Card, Card Is Read-Only-...
Owner's Manual
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... insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in simulator mode. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The unit does not track satellites in until it clicks. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any... Weather® Radio ID (if available). From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Press the card in again and release it from the chartplotter. 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in simulator mode. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The unit does not track satellites in until it clicks. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any... Weather® Radio ID (if available). From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Press the card in again and release it from the chartplotter. 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...only available while navigating). Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to turn on or off. Select Auto to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device..., Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 29) and tracks (page 31). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water ...
...only available while navigating). Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to turn on or off. Select Auto to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device..., Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 29) and tracks (page 31). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water ...