Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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...; Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Be very careful when cutting this kit to flush mount a GPSMAP 500 series unit into place within the unit housing. • Connect the wiring harness, GPS antenna, and XM antenna (if applicable) to the unit. (This can also be done in Taiwan
...; Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Be very careful when cutting this kit to flush mount a GPSMAP 500 series unit into place within the unit housing. • Connect the wiring harness, GPS antenna, and XM antenna (if applicable) to the unit. (This can also be done in Taiwan
Installation Instructions
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...if applicable (page 3). 4. 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 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA 2000 No No Yes No Yes NMEA 0183 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Garmin CANet Yes Yes No No No... Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box...
...if applicable (page 3). 4. 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 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA 2000 No No Yes No Yes NMEA 0183 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Garmin CANet Yes Yes No No No... Sonar "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box...
Installation Instructions
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... • Flush Mount-use screws with countersunk heads, you use an optional flush mount kit to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. Extended exposure to surface-mount the chartplotter. You will need the following when selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: ... the bracket arms and clockwise to the console or overhead. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions There should be at the locations you may damage the mounting bracket. Selecting a Mounting Location Consider the following tools ...
... • Flush Mount-use screws with countersunk heads, you use an optional flush mount kit to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. Extended exposure to surface-mount the chartplotter. You will need the following when selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: ... the bracket arms and clockwise to the console or overhead. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions There should be at the locations you may damage the mounting bracket. Selecting a Mounting Location Consider the following tools ...
Installation Instructions
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... not mount the transducer in . screw (1) F - 1/4 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. Place the... boat. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine installer. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3....
... not mount the transducer in . screw (1) F - 1/4 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Assembling the Transducer 1. screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. Place the... boat. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine installer. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3....
Installation Instructions
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...transducer can cause cavitation that it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Apply marine sealant to prevent water from seeping into the transom. Adjust the transducer assembly to be aligned parallel with the ...See page 9. Trim off the excess if necessary. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Attach the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) below water level when ...
...transducer can cause cavitation that it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Apply marine sealant to prevent water from seeping into the transom. Adjust the transducer assembly to be aligned parallel with the ...See page 9. Trim off the excess if necessary. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Attach the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) below water level when ...
Installation Instructions
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...installation can be no more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using strip caulk about 1/8 in the cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. Professional installation might be composed of clean (non-turbulent) water at the bottom, weighted down. NOTE: ...inside a fiberglass hull. PVC pipe or a can be mounted using cable ties to secure the cable to cure for 24 hours. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can Weight...
...installation can be no more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using strip caulk about 1/8 in the cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. Professional installation might be composed of clean (non-turbulent) water at the bottom, weighted down. NOTE: ...inside a fiberglass hull. PVC pipe or a can be mounted using cable ties to secure the cable to cure for 24 hours. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can Weight...
Installation Instructions
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... 0183- The wiring harness does not connect to Power 1. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power ...) 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*. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network...
... 0183- The wiring harness does not connect to Power 1. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power ...) 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*. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network...
Installation Instructions
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For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ...Battery 10-32 Vdc* Yellow (alarm) Relay 100 ma max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be wired for more information. Battery Wire color 10-32 Vdc* Fuse 3 A...wire on the wiring harness of the System Specifications on page 10 for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. The alarm...
For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ...Battery 10-32 Vdc* Yellow (alarm) Relay 100 ma max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be wired for more information. Battery Wire color 10-32 Vdc* Fuse 3 A...wire on the wiring harness of the System Specifications on page 10 for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. The alarm...
Installation Instructions
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...chartplotter is CANet compatible. You can receive sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Determine an appropriate location... See the chartplotter functionality matrix on your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. Using the CANet optimizes the performance of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NMEA 2000 components are not packaged...
...chartplotter is CANet compatible. You can receive sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Determine an appropriate location... See the chartplotter functionality matrix on your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. Using the CANet optimizes the performance of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NMEA 2000 components are not packaged...
Installation Instructions
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...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 . When you place your boat in the water to work properly. GPSMAP 400/500 Series... Installation Instructions Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to configure your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams ...
...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 . When you place your boat in the water to work properly. GPSMAP 400/500 Series... Installation Instructions Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to configure your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams ...
Installation Instructions
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...make the adjustments in . (95 cm) Performance 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...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 . If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at which this occurs. 2. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: GPSMAP 520...
...make the adjustments in . (95 cm) Performance 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...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 . If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at which this occurs. 2. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: GPSMAP 520...
Installation Instructions
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..., 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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed...
..., 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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed...
Owner's Manual
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... (>) appear in the text. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight a series of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the ...Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 420/420s GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 520/520s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 550/550s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 450/450s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 525/525s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 555/555s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from...
... (>) appear in the text. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight a series of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the ...Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 420/420s GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 520/520s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 550/550s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 450/450s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 525/525s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 555/555s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from...
Owner's Manual
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... 25 Using Tracks 26 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 28 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 29 Viewing Information 30 Viewing a Compass 30 Viewing Numbers 30 Viewing Trip Information 31 Viewing Fuel Gauges 31 Viewing Tide-station Information 32 Viewing Current Information 32 Viewing User Data 33 Viewing Other Vessels 35 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... 25 Using Tracks 26 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 28 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 29 Viewing Information 30 Viewing a Compass 30 Viewing Numbers 30 Viewing Trip Information 31 Viewing Fuel Gauges 31 Viewing Tide-station Information 32 Viewing Current Information 32 Viewing User Data 33 Viewing Other Vessels 35 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... Advanced Sonar Settings 48 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 50 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 50 Adding a DSC Contact 51 Viewing the DSC List 51 Receiving Distress Calls 51 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 52 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 52 Position Tracking 52 Introduction... AIS Target 54 Appendix 55 Specifications 55 Alarms and Messages 57 Capturing Screenshots 60 Caring for the Unit 60 Software License Agreement 61 Index 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Advanced Sonar Settings 48 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 50 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 50 Adding a DSC Contact 51 Viewing the DSC List 51 Receiving Distress Calls 51 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 52 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 52 Position Tracking 52 Introduction... AIS Target 54 Appendix 55 Specifications 55 Alarms and Messages 57 Capturing Screenshots 60 Caring for the Unit 60 Software License Agreement 61 Index 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of Directive 1999/5/EC. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. by completing our online registration today. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using...
... this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of Directive 1999/5/EC. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. by completing our online registration today. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using...
Owner's Manual
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Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. Welcome-select OK. AIS Receiver (is not available if you select None for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to display on your screen... UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver.
Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. Welcome-select OK. AIS Receiver (is not available if you select None for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to display on your screen... UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver.
Owner's Manual
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... boat specifications for your boat. Select Yes or No. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 525, 526, 555, and 556). AIS Alarm Range-select the distance in which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears... based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is detected, a message will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for more information. Select Color Mode. 3. If ...
... boat specifications for your boat. Select Yes or No. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 525, 526, 555, and 556). AIS Alarm Range-select the distance in which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears... based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is detected, a message will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for more information. Select Color Mode. 3. If ...
Owner's Manual
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...satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press to move through menus, highlight...-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to the previous screen when indicated. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the sonar. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www...
...satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press to move through menus, highlight...-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to the previous screen when indicated. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the sonar. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www...