Installation Instructions
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..., always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. 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...
..., always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. 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...
Installation Instructions
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...base. 4. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions notice: Do not mount the chartplotter in . (8 cm) clearance behind the case. The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is exposed to the console or overhead. Notice: Use pan-head machine... boat. • The location allows for easy access to mount the chartplotter into place. Adjust the chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob until the chartplotter is strong enough to mount your local Garmin dealer. There should be at least a 3 in an area that ...
...base. 4. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions notice: Do not mount the chartplotter in . (8 cm) clearance behind the case. The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is exposed to the console or overhead. Notice: Use pan-head machine... boat. • The location allows for easy access to mount the chartplotter into place. Adjust the chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob until the chartplotter is strong enough to mount your local Garmin dealer. There should be at least a 3 in an area that ...
Installation Instructions
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...; 1.75 in . (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The following tools: Transducer Package • Transom-mount transducer (not pictured) A - 5 mm flat ...marine installer. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your chartplotter is key to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. NOTE: The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters...
...; 1.75 in . (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The following tools: Transducer Package • Transom-mount transducer (not pictured) A - 5 mm flat ...marine installer. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your chartplotter is key to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. NOTE: The following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters...
Installation Instructions
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... the 5 × 30 mm screws (B). Pull the cable tie end until equal lengths extend on the transducer mount until tight. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp is snug but not... tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below water level when the boat is parallel with the bottom. 4. To avoid...
... the 5 × 30 mm screws (B). Pull the cable tie end until equal lengths extend on the transducer mount until tight. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp is snug but not... tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below water level when the boat is parallel with the bottom. 4. To avoid...
Installation Instructions
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...the transducer with sealant to hold it to avoid damage while using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If using the trolling motor. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. To...test device with a GSD 22. You can Weight the transducer to avoid accumulating debris. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of the transducer mount with 400-grit wet...
...the transducer with sealant to hold it to avoid damage while using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If using the trolling motor. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. To...test device with a GSD 22. You can Weight the transducer to avoid accumulating debris. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of the transducer mount with 400-grit wet...
Installation Instructions
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...be connected for more information. The other wires do not have to a NMEA 2000 network. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Refer to a NMEA 0183- To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc...route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on the power wire of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to extend...
...be connected for more information. The other wires do not have to a NMEA 2000 network. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Refer to a NMEA 0183- To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc...route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on the power wire of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to extend...
Installation Instructions
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... is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be ... harness of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA...
... is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be ... harness of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA...
Installation Instructions
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.... Disconnect one . Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is CANet compatible. See www.garmin.com for more cable is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can receive sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent... to determine whether your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is needed, add an extension...
.... Disconnect one . Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is CANet compatible. See www.garmin.com for more cable is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can receive sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent... to determine whether your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is needed, add an extension...
Installation Instructions
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... represented in the water for an extended period of time without checking for identification purposes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is ... 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...
... represented in the water for an extended period of time without checking for identification purposes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is ... 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...
Installation Instructions
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...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 Route/WP information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View Wind Data Compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are supported by the GPSMAP... 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak); Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 ...
...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 Route/WP information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View Wind Data Compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are supported by the GPSMAP... 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak); Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 ...
Owner's Manual
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...47 Setting Up Sonar 47 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 ...Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 52 Position Tracking 52 Introduction Placing an Individual Routine Call 53 Calling an 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...
...47 Setting Up Sonar 47 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 ...Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 52 Position Tracking 52 Introduction Placing an Individual Routine Call 53 Calling an 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
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...from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for your chartplotter. Viewing System... Information You can view the software version, the basemap version, supplemental map information (if applicable), and the unit ID number for practice. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin... factory settings, or select No to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit...
...from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for your chartplotter. Viewing System... Information You can view the software version, the basemap version, supplemental map information (if applicable), and the unit ID number for practice. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin... factory settings, or select No to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit...
Owner's Manual
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...Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the Navigation chart at the same time. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map, and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for offshore deep-sea fishing. ...all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: If you are available when using a GPSMAP 420/421/520/521/525/526 (including "s" models), you must insert an...
...Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the Navigation chart at the same time. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map, and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for offshore deep-sea fishing. ...all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: If you are available when using a GPSMAP 420/421/520/521/525/526 (including "s" models), you must insert an...
Owner's Manual
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... Using Charts Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 50). Full Screen Map...-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Data bars GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marina services Zoom scale Navigation Chart ...
... Using Charts Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 50). Full Screen Map...-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Data bars GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marina services Zoom scale Navigation Chart ...
Owner's Manual
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... original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • Compass...line, and you turn off . Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Using Charts • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Auto to turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind Velocity Made...
... original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • Compass...line, and you turn off . Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Using Charts • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Auto to turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind Velocity Made...
Owner's Manual
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... view the Current Prediction Report for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www .garmin.com. 3. Tracks-view a list of saved routes (page 25). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Select Show Report to format the data. Check your chartplotter from an SD card or network. This only needs to be...
... view the Current Prediction Report for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www .garmin.com. 3. Tracks-view a list of saved routes (page 25). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Select Show Report to format the data. Check your chartplotter from an SD card or network. This only needs to be...
Owner's Manual
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...card. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 3. From within MapSource, click Transfer > Send to the chartplotter. Insert an SD card into your chartplotter to the SD card. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Save To Card. 3. The file ...SD card slot on your chartplotter. 10.Select the file name from the list. From the Home screen on the front of the following : • Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
...card. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 3. From within MapSource, click Transfer > Send to the chartplotter. Insert an SD card into your chartplotter to the SD card. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Save To Card. 3. The file ...SD card slot on your chartplotter. 10.Select the file name from the list. From the Home screen on the front of the following : • Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... Enter the file name using the Rocker, and press Select. 4. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. To back up data to an SD card in the Garmin\UserData folder. 3. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. See page 50 for more information...Select OK to create a new file. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 Copy the appropriate .ADM file on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s 2. Remove the SD card ...
... Enter the file name using the Rocker, and press Select. 4. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. To back up data to an SD card in the Garmin\UserData folder. 3. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. See page 50 for more information...Select OK to create a new file. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 Copy the appropriate .ADM file on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s 2. Remove the SD card ...
Owner's Manual
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...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 37 Configuring System Settings To change units of your chartplotter. Beeper/Display-select Beeper to view additional information. Configuring Units of time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. Select Custom to view depth and water temperature information. Note: You must be receiving... NMEA sonar depth data or using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to configure unit settings. a Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this ...
...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 37 Configuring System Settings To change units of your chartplotter. Beeper/Display-select Beeper to view additional information. Configuring Units of time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. Select Custom to view depth and water temperature information. Note: You must be receiving... NMEA sonar depth data or using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to configure unit settings. a Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this ...
Owner's Manual
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...• Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you to the next leg. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Do not change the coordinate system in which the map is automatically set the magnetic variation value. ... to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Changing the System Language To change navigation preferences, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Configuring the Chartplotter Heading-sets the reference used for time readings. Auto Guidance-set...
...• Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you to the next leg. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Do not change the coordinate system in which the map is automatically set the magnetic variation value. ... to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Changing the System Language To change navigation preferences, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Configuring the Chartplotter Heading-sets the reference used for time readings. Auto Guidance-set...