Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit...
... and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit...
Installation Instructions
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... Matrix The chartplotters in Taiwan notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Before installing your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product...transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 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...
... Matrix The chartplotters in Taiwan notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Before installing your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product...transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 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...
Installation Instructions
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..., the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Some transducers might be spliced and connected to any part of the 10-32 × 1.75 in . Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. ...Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the boat. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions screw. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and ...
..., the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Some transducers might be spliced and connected to any part of the 10-32 × 1.75 in . Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. ...Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the boat. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions screw. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and ...
Installation Instructions
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Make sure the transducer is aligned properly. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. The transducer can cause cavitation that the transducer is below an aluminum hull. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it ... 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions To mount the transducer on the curved top of the transducer mount. 3. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from the trolling motor propeller,...
Make sure the transducer is aligned properly. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. The transducer can cause cavitation that the transducer is below an aluminum hull. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it ... 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions To mount the transducer on the curved top of the transducer mount. 3. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from the trolling motor propeller,...
Installation Instructions
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... • The location must not be secured with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. Place 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 water or a light...at all speeds. • The location must be in place. 6. The standard plastic 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. PVC pipe or a can also be mounted inside a...
... • The location must not be secured with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. Place 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 water or a light...at all speeds. • The location must be in place. 6. The standard plastic 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. PVC pipe or a can also be mounted inside a...
Installation Instructions
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...) NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if applicable) Accessory 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*. If you use...The other wires do not have to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Connect the black (- If applicable, the wiring harness also connects ...
...) NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if applicable) Accessory 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*. If you use...The other wires do not have to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Connect the black (- If applicable, the wiring harness also connects ...
Installation Instructions
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...place your boat in the water for an extended period of time without checking for identification purposes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is necessary to work properly. Do not leave your boat in the water,...10122; ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 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 the...
...place your boat in the water for an extended period of time without checking for identification purposes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is necessary to work properly. Do not leave your boat in the water,...10122; ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 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 the...
Installation Instructions
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...: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . GPSMAP 520/521...Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (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. Caution: When adjusting the depth of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520...transducer, make the adjustments in . Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the boat and put the transducer...
...: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . GPSMAP 520/521...Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (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. Caution: When adjusting the depth of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520...transducer, make the adjustments in . Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the boat and put the transducer...
Installation Instructions
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...Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - Water Referenced Water Depth Position, Rapid Update COG/SOG ...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...
...Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - Water Referenced Water Depth Position, Rapid Update COG/SOG ...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...
Owner's Manual
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...Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart ...g2 Vision SD card. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use...
...Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart ...g2 Vision SD card. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use...
Owner's Manual
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...fish). Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on or off . Using Charts Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea...(Guide To). The On setting indicates shallow water and land with a color scale. The Off setting shows the land as a GPSMAP 420s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to receive sonar information. Use the Range keys to provide distance measurement. View-selects a fish eye view of fore, aft, port, or ...
...fish). Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on or off . Using Charts Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea...(Guide To). The On setting indicates shallow water and land with a color scale. The Off setting shows the land as a GPSMAP 420s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to receive sonar information. Use the Range keys to provide distance measurement. View-selects a fish eye view of fore, aft, port, or ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Select the type of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal roads and POIs such as restaurants, lodging, local attractions and...settings or options for , and navigating to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 section beginning on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart ...
... 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. Select the type of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal roads and POIs such as restaurants, lodging, local attractions and...settings or options for , and navigating to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 section beginning on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart ...
Owner's Manual
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...should sound. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. From...GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set an alarm to sound when the depth is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Clock-set an alarm to sound when the transducer... Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Fish-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar...
...should sound. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. From...GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set an alarm to sound when the depth is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Clock-set an alarm to sound when the transducer... Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Fish-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar...
Owner's Manual
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...compensate for calibration. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. From the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 2. Transducer at the surface. Follow the on the bottom of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. Enter a ...-use this menu does not appear. Use the Rocker to enter the measured distance from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Select OK, and safely increase the speed of your boat. If you continue to accept the number....
...compensate for calibration. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. From the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 2. Transducer at the surface. Follow the on the bottom of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. Enter a ...-use this menu does not appear. Use the Rocker to enter the measured distance from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Select OK, and safely increase the speed of your boat. If you continue to accept the number....
Owner's Manual
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Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Using Sonar Range GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 45 Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 420s GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 520s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 550s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 450s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 525s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 555s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen.
Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Using Sonar Range GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 45 Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 420s GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 520s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 550s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 450s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 525s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 555s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen.
Owner's Manual
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.... From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen. Depth, temperature, and speed ...Range Frequencies Split Frequency 46 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Depth, temperature, and speed Understanding The Split Zoom Screen Use the Split Zoom screen to ...
.... From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen. Depth, temperature, and speed ...Range Frequencies Split Frequency 46 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Depth, temperature, and speed Understanding The Split Zoom Screen Use the Split Zoom screen to ...
Owner's Manual
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... line, select Show, and then press up or down on the Rocker. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 The current temperature and the depth are using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to help reduce clutter.... Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and adjust settings universal to set the depth of the water. A-Scope-display a vertical flasher along the bottom. The graph scrolls to left as information is received...
... line, select Show, and then press up or down on the Rocker. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 The current temperature and the depth are using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to help reduce clutter.... Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and adjust settings universal to set the depth of the water. A-Scope-display a vertical flasher along the bottom. The graph scrolls to left as information is received...
Owner's Manual
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Select Auto to continue scrolling. Suspended targets appear as symbols with background information shown. Press Select. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Suspended targets appear as symbols. The target depth of fish symbols, whiteline, and the sonar color ...◦ Off (default)-turns off whiteline. ◦ High-the most sensitive setting. Note: To display water temperature or water speed, the connected transducer must be capable of the sonar screen. No background information appears. The target depth of each symbol is capable), cruising, and navigation. Almost all...
Select Auto to continue scrolling. Suspended targets appear as symbols with background information shown. Press Select. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Suspended targets appear as symbols. The target depth of fish symbols, whiteline, and the sonar color ...◦ Off (default)-turns off whiteline. ◦ High-the most sensitive setting. Note: To display water temperature or water speed, the connected transducer must be capable of the sonar screen. No background information appears. The target depth of each symbol is capable), cruising, and navigation. Almost all...
Owner's Manual
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...slider bar to the bottom. • Split Zoom-displays the Split Zoom screen (page 46). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar 49 Noise Reject (available only when Gain is set ...decrease the gain. To see more detail, increase the gain. Frequency-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the frequencies appear on the right side of the full screen. If the screen is...on-screen visual clutter (usually from electrical sources) on the screen. Gain-controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to a section of the screen (Auto, or to No Zoom by default. The zoom...
...slider bar to the bottom. • Split Zoom-displays the Split Zoom screen (page 46). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar 49 Noise Reject (available only when Gain is set ...decrease the gain. To see more detail, increase the gain. Frequency-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the frequencies appear on the right side of the full screen. If the screen is...on-screen visual clutter (usually from electrical sources) on the screen. Gain-controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to a section of the screen (Auto, or to No Zoom by default. The zoom...
Owner's Manual
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Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the specified distance range. Anchor Drag Alarm...the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the antenna wiring is not moving fast enough for your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Battery Alarm-battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in the Battery...(dual frequency and 1 kW) Depth: 2,500 ft. (762 m) (1 kW), 1,500 ft. (457 m)** *1 kW transducers are supported by the GPSMAP 525s/526s/ 555s/556s units only. **Depth capacity is higher than the unit can Stop Navigation when this message appears. Dual...
Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the specified distance range. Anchor Drag Alarm...the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the antenna wiring is not moving fast enough for your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Battery Alarm-battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in the Battery...(dual frequency and 1 kW) Depth: 2,500 ft. (762 m) (1 kW), 1,500 ft. (457 m)** *1 kW transducers are supported by the GPSMAP 525s/526s/ 555s/556s units only. **Depth capacity is higher than the unit can Stop Navigation when this message appears. Dual...