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 ...Rev. Before installing your chartplotter. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on...
.../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 ...Rev. Before installing your chartplotter. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on...
Installation Instructions
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...J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 ×... washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar-capable chartplotter. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. screw. Cable tie slot E G...
...J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 ×... washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar-capable chartplotter. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. screw. Cable tie slot E G...
Installation Instructions
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...215; 30 mm screws. notice: For cold water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in . (9.5 mm) on both sides of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the fastener hole on the opposite end and pull it touches...the 10-32 locking nut until it through the slot on the transducer mount until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Test the transducer installation after you pull it touches the mounting bracket, and then ...
...215; 30 mm screws. notice: For cold water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in . (9.5 mm) on both sides of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the fastener hole on the opposite end and pull it touches...the 10-32 locking nut until it through the slot on the transducer mount until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Test the transducer installation after you pull it touches the mounting bracket, and then ...
Installation Instructions
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...a test device from a section of electrical interference. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Weight the transducer 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 ...fiberglass without air bubbles, laminates, fillers, or dead air space. • The location must be in place. 6. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to use a higher gain setting. Professional installation ...
...a test device from a section of electrical interference. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Weight the transducer 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 ...fiberglass without air bubbles, laminates, fillers, or dead air space. • The location must be in place. 6. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to use a higher gain setting. Professional installation ...
Installation Instructions
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... necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use the boat fuse block, remove the in -line fuse holder, or 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*. For ... holder on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - If you might be able to wire the harness to be connected to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Use a test light or voltmeter to a NMEA 2000 network. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route ...
... necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use the boat fuse block, remove the in -line fuse holder, or 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*. For ... holder on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - If you might be able to wire the harness to be connected to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Use a test light or voltmeter to a NMEA 2000 network. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route ...
Installation Instructions
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... a depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of your chartplotter 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 ... on the back of time without checking for identification purposes. Every connector on your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. When you place your chartplotter. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is listed for leaks. Do not leave your boat in the ...
... a depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of your chartplotter 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 ... on the back of time without checking for identification purposes. Every connector on your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. When you place your chartplotter. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is listed for leaks. Do not leave your boat in the ...
Installation Instructions
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...; 16.3 × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . If the signal strength improves while turning...
...; 16.3 × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . If the signal strength improves while turning...
Installation Instructions
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...130310 130311 130312 130313 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...
...130310 130311 130312 130313 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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... connected to power, and terminators must follow certain rules to each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - Consult the installation instructions for each device you connect to your NMEA 2000...backbone must be sure you intend to connect to function correctly. Some devices or sensors can be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Each NMEA 2000 device connects to which your boat • Measure the distances between devices and the ...
... connected to power, and terminators must follow certain rules to each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - Consult the installation instructions for each device you connect to your NMEA 2000...backbone must be sure you intend to connect to function correctly. Some devices or sensors can be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Each NMEA 2000 device connects to which your boat • Measure the distances between devices and the ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Heading 129026 - Water Speed 129026 - Envir Param 128259 - GNSS Position, 128259 - Vessel Heading 129026 - 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...
... Heading 129026 - Water Speed 129026 - Envir Param 128259 - GNSS Position, 128259 - Vessel Heading 129026 - 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...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA - Rapid Update Receive 126208 NMEA - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO ... 126208 NMEA-Command/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 126464 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function 126996 Product...
... Address Claim 059904 126208 NMEA - Rapid Update Receive 126208 NMEA - Water Referenced 130312 Temperature Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Transmit Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO ... 126208 NMEA-Command/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 126464 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function 126996 Product...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust...-compatible display device shows a change more gradually, and may stabilize the display. Keel Offset GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor) Configuring the Wind Angle Offset (Orientation) When mounting the sensor, you must adjust the angle...Enter a (-) negative number to show a change in orientation. Tip: The angles are measuring up to adjust for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Select the angle in the wind speed more steadily. • Auto-automatically adjusts the filter settings ...
NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust...-compatible display device shows a change more gradually, and may stabilize the display. Keel Offset GWS 10 (Garmin Wind Sensor) Configuring the Wind Angle Offset (Orientation) When mounting the sensor, you must adjust the angle...Enter a (-) negative number to show a change in orientation. Tip: The angles are measuring up to adjust for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Select the angle in the wind speed more steadily. • Auto-automatically adjusts the filter settings ...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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...be connected to the mounting surface. Be careful not to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2... 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 overtighten. Install the unit...
...be connected to the mounting surface. Be careful not to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2... 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 overtighten. Install the unit...
Owner's Manual
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...split screen (page 22). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update ...Use the 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. Note: If you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the Home screen. • ...
...split screen (page 22). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update ...Use the 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. Note: If you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the Home screen. • ...
Owner's Manual
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... provide the current heading. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to toggle between displaying...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 ... when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in the data bars.
... provide the current heading. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to toggle between displaying...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 ... 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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...turns the track log 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 provide distance measurement. View-selects a fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar... connected to adjust the view. Use the Range keys to a weather module and you have an "s" series unit (such as fish). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional...
...turns the track log 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 provide distance measurement. View-selects a fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar... connected to adjust the view. Use the Range keys to a weather module and you have an "s" series unit (such as fish). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional...
Owner's Manual
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...on page 28. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. Select the type of chart on how to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If Auto Guidance must calculate a route close to potentially dangerous points, those points are potentially unsafe areas along the ...screen 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. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to , these POIs, see the "Where To?" See page 49 for instructions on searching for, and navigating ...
...on page 28. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. Select the type of chart on how to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If Auto Guidance must calculate a route close to potentially dangerous points, those points are potentially unsafe areas along the ...screen 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. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to , these POIs, see the "Where To?" See page 49 for instructions on searching for, and navigating ...
Owner's Manual
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...Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > System. Configuring Units of ...your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Display > Backlight to set simulator options, such as a troubleshooting tool. Beeper/Display-select Beeper to brighten or darken the backlight. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this...
...Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > System. Configuring Units of ...your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Display > Backlight to set simulator options, such as a troubleshooting tool. Beeper/Display-select Beeper to brighten or darken the backlight. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this...
Owner's Manual
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...-set a navigation alarm from a turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to view depth and water temperature information.. Setting Navigation Alarms To set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified...-set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Use the Rocker to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. The unit must be ...
...-set a navigation alarm from a turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to view depth and water temperature information.. Setting Navigation Alarms To set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified...-set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Use the Rocker to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. The unit must be ...