Installation Instructions
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.../5000 series chartplotter, you must flush mount a GPSMAP 5015/5215 chartplotter. Mount the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter (page 1). 2. Although they are not necessary to use the GPSMAP 4000/5000 chartplotter, this manual covers other installation options: • Connecting the chartplotter to other Garmin Marine Network compatible devices, such as a VHF radio with DSC (page 15). • Connecting the chartplotter to an external alarm (page 18). • Connecting the chartplotter to a video input source (page 19). • Connecting the chartplotter to other important information...
.../5000 series chartplotter, you must flush mount a GPSMAP 5015/5215 chartplotter. Mount the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter (page 1). 2. Although they are not necessary to use the GPSMAP 4000/5000 chartplotter, this manual covers other installation options: • Connecting the chartplotter to other Garmin Marine Network compatible devices, such as a VHF radio with DSC (page 15). • Connecting the chartplotter to an external alarm (page 18). • Connecting the chartplotter to a video input source (page 19). • Connecting the chartplotter to other important information...
Installation Instructions
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... location for surface mounting. best • Mount the GPS antenna at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from engine components Above - See page 6. • Uses a separate template for the GPS antenna on the mast, to prevent inaccurate speed readings caused by excessive heeling. • The GPS antenna provides more-stable readings when located nearer to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000. See page 7. • Does not use a separate template for correct operation. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount...
... location for surface mounting. best • Mount the GPS antenna at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from engine components Above - See page 6. • Uses a separate template for the GPS antenna on the mast, to prevent inaccurate speed readings caused by excessive heeling. • The GPS antenna provides more-stable readings when located nearer to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000. See page 7. • Does not use a separate template for correct operation. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount...
Installation Instructions
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... your NMEA 2000 network. ➋ GPS 17x antenna ➌ Rubber gasket GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions Position a standard 1 in the cable exit with a marine sealant. 4. Drill a hole using the drill bit table (page 4), and drill the three pilot holes. Do not drill through . 3. Make sure that the screw holes align. 5. Secure the antenna to cut the cable. 3. Cable run externally To mount the GPS 17 with the cable run...
... your NMEA 2000 network. ➋ GPS 17x antenna ➌ Rubber gasket GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions Position a standard 1 in the cable exit with a marine sealant. 4. Drill a hole using the drill bit table (page 4), and drill the three pilot holes. Do not drill through . 3. Make sure that the screw holes align. 5. Secure the antenna to cut the cable. 3. Cable run externally To mount the GPS 17 with the cable run...
Installation Instructions
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...-pin Marine Video cable. Wiring the GPS 17 Antenna The GPS 17 antenna must be wired to the NMEA 0183 cable or GPS 17 cable. The GPS signal is seated. Apply a marine sealant around the cable. 6. Spread the grommet apart at www.garmin.com. Wiring the Power Cable The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter must be connected to a Garmin Marine Network. on) > Green (Data out) GREEN/white (data in ) > White (data out) > Wiring the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Unit and the GPS 17 > GPS 17 GPS/WAAS Sensor GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions Refer...
...-pin Marine Video cable. Wiring the GPS 17 Antenna The GPS 17 antenna must be wired to the NMEA 0183 cable or GPS 17 cable. The GPS signal is seated. Apply a marine sealant around the cable. 6. Spread the grommet apart at www.garmin.com. Wiring the Power Cable The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter must be connected to a Garmin Marine Network. on) > Green (Data out) GREEN/white (data in ) > White (data out) > Wiring the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Unit and the GPS 17 > GPS 17 GPS/WAAS Sensor GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions Refer...
Installation Instructions
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... are using multiple chartplotters. 10 GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions If you need to extend the NMEA 2000 backbone, connect an appropriate NMEA 2000 backbone extension cable (not included) to the side of the T-connector you added to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. Existing NMEA 2000 network (not included) Connecting the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter and GPS 17x Antenna to the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter. Note: The diagram shows...
... are using multiple chartplotters. 10 GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions If you need to extend the NMEA 2000 backbone, connect an appropriate NMEA 2000 backbone extension cable (not included) to the side of the T-connector you added to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. Existing NMEA 2000 network (not included) Connecting the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter and GPS 17x Antenna to the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter. Note: The diagram shows...
Installation Instructions
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... on NMEA 2000, visit www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter GPS 17x antenna Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Power cable + - 12 Vdc battery Female terminator Drop cables Male terminator T-connectors Creating a Basic NMEA 2000 Network Note: The diagram shows only the NMEA 2000 data connection to each end of the T-connectors. 5. GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions 11 Connect to create a basic NMEA 2000 network. Connect the three included T-connectors together by their sides. 2. See page 9. To create a basic NMEA 2000 network 1. Connect the...
... on NMEA 2000, visit www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter GPS 17x antenna Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Power cable + - 12 Vdc battery Female terminator Drop cables Male terminator T-connectors Creating a Basic NMEA 2000 Network Note: The diagram shows only the NMEA 2000 data connection to each end of the T-connectors. 5. GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions 11 Connect to create a basic NMEA 2000 network. Connect the three included T-connectors together by their sides. 2. See page 9. To create a basic NMEA 2000 network 1. Connect the...
Installation Instructions
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... diagrams show only the network connections, not power connections. • Currently, XM Weather and audio service is then shared over the Garmin Marine Network. • Connect network components, such as a Garmin GMR radar, GSD sounder, or GDL XM Weather receiver to any connected GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter. • Video input(s) from connected network compatible Garmin devices such as indicated on the instructions packaged with any chartplotter on your boat. • After the cable is connected. • You can be connected to the power source for high-speed data...
... diagrams show only the network connections, not power connections. • Currently, XM Weather and audio service is then shared over the Garmin Marine Network. • Connect network components, such as a Garmin GMR radar, GSD sounder, or GDL XM Weather receiver to any connected GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter. • Video input(s) from connected network compatible Garmin devices such as indicated on the instructions packaged with any chartplotter on your boat. • After the cable is connected. • You can be connected to the power source for high-speed data...
Installation Instructions
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...not show the power connections. Garmin marine radar GSD 22 sounder unit xxxx GMS 10 marine network port expander xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To transducer GDL 30/30A XM weather receiver Garmin GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter Connecting a GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter to an Existing Garmin Marine Network Note: When connecting a GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter to an existing Garmin Marine Network, the GMS 10 can be connected to the power supply for the boat. Note: Every device connected to the Garmin Marine Network must be used...
...not show the power connections. Garmin marine radar GSD 22 sounder unit xxxx GMS 10 marine network port expander xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To transducer GDL 30/30A XM weather receiver Garmin GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter Connecting a GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter to an Existing Garmin Marine Network Note: When connecting a GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter to an existing Garmin Marine Network, the GMS 10 can be connected to the power supply for the boat. Note: Every device connected to the Garmin Marine Network must be used...
Installation Instructions
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... Connector Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 8 Pin 17 NMEA 0183 Cable End View GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series NMEA 0183 Data Cable 16 GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions Connect the corresponding A (+) and B (-) wires of each TX port to identify the Transfer (TX) A(+) and B(-) wires and Receiving (RX) A(+) and B(-) wires. Use 28 AWG, shielded, twisted-pair wiring for the DPT (depth) or DBT, MTW (water temperature), and VHW (water temperature, speed, and heading) sentences. • Use the Communications section of the Configure menu on the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter to set...
... Connector Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 8 Pin 17 NMEA 0183 Cable End View GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series NMEA 0183 Data Cable 16 GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions Connect the corresponding A (+) and B (-) wires of each TX port to identify the Transfer (TX) A(+) and B(-) wires and Receiving (RX) A(+) and B(-) wires. Use 28 AWG, shielded, twisted-pair wiring for the DPT (depth) or DBT, MTW (water temperature), and VHW (water temperature, speed, and heading) sentences. • Use the Communications section of the Configure menu on the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter to set...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... network may both transmit and receive data on the network. A backbone cable extends the NMEA 2000 backbone to function correctly (page 5). Network Power-12 Vdc power supplied to power? NMEA 2000 devices must be connected to power to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in more than one male and two female micro connectors. Mini connectors are limited to your NMEA 2000 network. Termination: Are terminators installed on the NEMA 2000 network must be connected...
... network may both transmit and receive data on the network. A backbone cable extends the NMEA 2000 backbone to function correctly (page 5). Network Power-12 Vdc power supplied to power? NMEA 2000 devices must be connected to power to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in more than one male and two female micro connectors. Mini connectors are limited to your NMEA 2000 network. Termination: Are terminators installed on the NEMA 2000 network must be connected...
Owner's Manual
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... Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 4 Restoring Factory Settings 4 Viewing System Information 4 Using Simulator Mode 4 Understanding the Home Screen 5 Using Charts 6 Using the Navigation Chart 6 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings.........9 Using Radar Overlay 12 Using Tracks 12 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 14 Using Mariner's Eye 3D 14 Using Fish Eye 3D 16 Using Fishing Charts 16...
... Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 4 Restoring Factory Settings 4 Viewing System Information 4 Using Simulator Mode 4 Understanding the Home Screen 5 Using Charts 6 Using the Navigation Chart 6 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings.........9 Using Radar Overlay 12 Using Tracks 12 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 14 Using Mariner's Eye 3D 14 Using Fish Eye 3D 16 Using Fishing Charts 16...
Owner's Manual
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... . When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Press and release the Power key. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on ambient light, select Auto. GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Backlight 1. To allow the unit to your boat. Select Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto. For more information. Refer to automatically adjust the backlight based on , the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. Select Backlight.
... . When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Press and release the Power key. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on ambient light, select Auto. GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Backlight 1. To allow the unit to your boat. Select Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto. For more information. Refer to automatically adjust the backlight based on , the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. Select Backlight.
Owner's Manual
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...SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to set speed, track control, position, simulator time, and simulator date. GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. To turn Simulator Mode on the lower-right corner of actual satellite signals. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer. To restore factory settings: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. 2. Viewing System Information You can restore your chartplotter. You may need this...
...SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to set speed, track control, position, simulator time, and simulator date. GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. To turn Simulator Mode on the lower-right corner of actual satellite signals. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer. To restore factory settings: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. 2. Viewing System Information You can restore your chartplotter. You may need this...
Owner's Manual
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... Zoom-turns zooming off. Using Sonar 48 GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual If the screen is off, or set to set the depth range of the screen (Auto, or to adjust manually, Up or Down). To see page 23. Zoom-zoom in to set the depth range of the Full Screen. The zoom is cluttered, decrease the gain. Select Up, Down, or Auto to No Zoom, by default. Depth Line-quickly reference a specific depth (Show or Hide...
... Zoom-turns zooming off. Using Sonar 48 GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual If the screen is off, or set to set the depth range of the screen (Auto, or to adjust manually, Up or Down). To see page 23. Zoom-zoom in to set the depth range of the Full Screen. The zoom is cluttered, decrease the gain. Select Up, Down, or Auto to No Zoom, by default. Depth Line-quickly reference a specific depth (Show or Hide...
Owner's Manual
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... receive DSC distress and position information from the chartplotter. Select Configure > Other Vessels. 2. The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio, the chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you connect your chartplotter to turn DSC on or off : 1. Use the ROCKER or the onscreen keyboard to a DSC contact from the radio (page 50). To add a DSC contact: 1. If your radio is capable, GPS position information is now available in the DSC List. NMEA 0183 VHF Radio X X X NMEA...
... receive DSC distress and position information from the chartplotter. Select Configure > Other Vessels. 2. The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio, the chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you connect your chartplotter to turn DSC on or off : 1. Use the ROCKER or the onscreen keyboard to a DSC contact from the radio (page 50). To add a DSC contact: 1. If your radio is capable, GPS position information is now available in the DSC List. NMEA 0183 VHF Radio X X X NMEA...
Owner's Manual
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... DSC List and marks the position of the following options: • Call with the distress call . If you cancel the man-overboard distress call , you have a Garmin autopilot system connected to the man-overboard point. For information on the radio, the chartplotter screen prompting you to activate navigation to a man-overboard location, see your radio is sent. • Create Waypoint-set up to change the line color. • Clear...
... DSC List and marks the position of the following options: • Call with the distress call . If you cancel the man-overboard distress call , you have a Garmin autopilot system connected to the man-overboard point. For information on the radio, the chartplotter screen prompting you to activate navigation to a man-overboard location, see your radio is sent. • Create Waypoint-set up to change the line color. • Clear...
Owner's Manual
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... GPS has been lost satellite reception. Contact Garmin Product Support for deep water. Check wiring. Contact Garmin Product Support for blockage and calibrate again. Auto-guidance unable to calculate route-(BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-guidance cannot calculate the route. Cartography Service Incompatible. Auto-guidance unable to calculate route. Boat is full, no more entries can read . GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Deep Water Alarm-(sonar) the boat has entered userdefined value for assistance updating your unit software. boat is outside the user-set...
... GPS has been lost satellite reception. Contact Garmin Product Support for deep water. Check wiring. Contact Garmin Product Support for blockage and calibrate again. Auto-guidance unable to calculate route-(BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-guidance cannot calculate the route. Cartography Service Incompatible. Auto-guidance unable to calculate route. Boat is full, no more entries can read . GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Deep Water Alarm-(sonar) the boat has entered userdefined value for assistance updating your unit software. boat is outside the user-set...
Owner's Manual
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.... Software Update Required-a software update is using the DBT sentence which does not include keel offset. Track Truncated-some points on the card will be sent in the user-defined radar guard zone. Radar Needs Repair Error Code-(radar) the radar needs repair. Select another name. GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer-(sonar) the NMEA depth input is needed . Erase existing proximity waypoints to help diagnose the error. Check transducer wiring. Make sure an SD card is full. Contact Garmin Product Support. Select...
.... Software Update Required-a software update is using the DBT sentence which does not include keel offset. Track Truncated-some points on the card will be sent in the user-defined radar guard zone. Radar Needs Repair Error Code-(radar) the radar needs repair. Select another name. GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer-(sonar) the NMEA depth input is needed . Erase existing proximity waypoints to help diagnose the error. Check transducer wiring. Make sure an SD card is full. Contact Garmin Product Support. Select...
Owner's Manual
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... 10 fish eye 3D 6 fishing 6 mariner's eye 6 navigation 6 panning 7 settings 9 using 6 zooming 6 clear user data 30 colors 15 color mode 3 color scheme 47 combinations 19-20 communications settings 33 configure 5, 32-36 my boat 35 other boats 36 water speed 36 contact Garmin 57 course up 10 create waypoint 8 creating routes 25 cruising screen (radar) 40 current information 27 current station 18, 27 D data clear user data 30 transfer 29, 37 user 28 Data Bars 9, 12, 16 declaration of conformity 57 delete all 30 delete a waypoint 24, 30 depth line 48...
... 10 fish eye 3D 6 fishing 6 mariner's eye 6 navigation 6 panning 7 settings 9 using 6 zooming 6 clear user data 30 colors 15 color mode 3 color scheme 47 combinations 19-20 communications settings 33 configure 5, 32-36 my boat 35 other boats 36 water speed 36 contact Garmin 57 course up 10 create waypoint 8 creating routes 25 cruising screen (radar) 40 current information 27 current station 18, 27 D data clear user data 30 transfer 29, 37 user 28 Data Bars 9, 12, 16 declaration of conformity 57 delete all 30 delete a waypoint 24, 30 depth line 48...
Owner's Manual
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... deleting all 30 transfer data 29, 37 turn the unit off 2 U unit ID number viewing 4 units of measure 32 user data 28 V video 31 view system information 4 VRM 43 VRM/EBL adjusting 43 W waypoints 11, 23 create new 23 deleting 23, 24 edit existing 11, 24 man overboard 23 mark current location 23 moving 24 Waypoints & Tracks 6 where to 5, 21-26 whiteline 47 wireless devices 34 Z zoom 6, 48 60 GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual
... deleting all 30 transfer data 29, 37 turn the unit off 2 U unit ID number viewing 4 units of measure 32 user data 28 V video 31 view system information 4 VRM 43 VRM/EBL adjusting 43 W waypoints 11, 23 create new 23 deleting 23, 24 edit existing 11, 24 man overboard 23 mark current location 23 moving 24 Waypoints & Tracks 6 where to 5, 21-26 whiteline 47 wireless devices 34 Z zoom 6, 48 60 GPSMAP® 4000/5000 Series Owner's Manual