Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. EN 3.
... wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. EN 3.
Installation Instructions
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...page 2). 2. Install the transducer, 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. Before installing your GPSMAP ...
...page 2). 2. Install the transducer, 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. Before installing your GPSMAP ...
Installation Instructions
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... transducer between the drives, if possible. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in . Assembling the Transducer 1. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. Retighten the transducer after installation on the exposed end of the transducer Mounting the Transducer on... you have to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. Proper transducer installation is key to be in clean (non-turbulent) water for optimal performance. Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar-capable chartplotter. DO NOT lubricate...
... transducer between the drives, if possible. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in . Assembling the Transducer 1. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. Retighten the transducer after installation on the exposed end of the transducer Mounting the Transducer on... you have to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. Proper transducer installation is key to be in clean (non-turbulent) water for optimal performance. Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar-capable chartplotter. DO NOT lubricate...
Installation Instructions
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...the 4 × 12 mm screws (D). Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Do not mount the transducer directly in the path of the transducer mount. 3. Drill 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes ...locations. Mark the center locations of the transom. 6. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Adjust the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Trim off the excess if necessary. Apply marine sealant ...
...the 4 × 12 mm screws (D). Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Do not mount the transducer directly in the path of the transducer mount. 3. Drill 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes ...locations. Mark the center locations of the transom. 6. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Adjust the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Trim off the excess if necessary. Apply marine sealant ...
Installation Instructions
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... water, pointed directly at all speeds. • The location must be mounted inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). For a transducer to the motor shaft. Some transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with epoxy inside a fiberglass hull. NOTE: A solid...
... water, pointed directly at all speeds. • The location must be mounted inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). For a transducer to the motor shaft. Some transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with epoxy inside a fiberglass hull. NOTE: A solid...
Installation Instructions
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.../500 series chartplotters can be able to wire the harness to an unused holder on connecting 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... boat fuse block, remove the 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*. NOTE: During ...
.../500 series chartplotters can be able to wire the harness to an unused holder on connecting 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... boat fuse block, remove the 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*. NOTE: During ...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 your boat in the water, check for leaks around any screw holes that... key until the chartplotter beeps and turns on the back of the water. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is not represented in the water to work properly. Every connector on . Do not leave your chartplotter for leaks. Every possible chartplotter...
... 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 your boat in the water, check for leaks around any screw holes that... key until the chartplotter beeps and turns on the back of the water. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is not represented in the water to work properly. Every connector on . Do not leave your chartplotter for leaks. Every possible chartplotter...
Installation Instructions
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... test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Begin testing the installation at which the signal was turned off. Return the boat to a different location. Make moderate turns in both directions to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440...
... test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Begin testing the installation at which the signal was turned off. Return the boat to a different location. Make moderate turns in both directions to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440...
Installation Instructions
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...Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - 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...
...Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - 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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Consult the installation instructions for each device you connect to your NMEA 2000 network to be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products When you supply power to the device appropriately. Battery - 12 Vdc Power cable Backbone extension cable ... start by the NMEA 2000 network; Each NMEA 2000 device connects to each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - When creating the diagram, be powered by creating a diagram of each device or sensor...
Consult the installation instructions for each device you connect to your NMEA 2000 network to be installed at both ends for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products When you supply power to the device appropriately. Battery - 12 Vdc Power cable Backbone extension cable ... start by the NMEA 2000 network; Each NMEA 2000 device connects to each device (Load Equivalency Number) Fuel sensor Marine instrument Chartplotter Intelligent transducer Ignition or in-line switch Fuse Female terminator + - When creating the diagram, be powered by creating a diagram of each device or sensor...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...Old, or 130311 - GNSS Position, 128259 - GNSS Position, 128259 - 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 Antenna None None 12 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Water Speed, and 127250 - Envir Param 128259 - Water Speed 129026 - Water Speed, and 127250 - Vessel Heading 129026...
...Old, or 130311 - GNSS Position, 128259 - GNSS Position, 128259 - 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 Antenna None None 12 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Water Speed, and 127250 - Envir Param 128259 - Water Speed 129026 - Water Speed, and 127250 - Vessel Heading 129026...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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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 ... ISO Acknowledgment 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter) Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128259...
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 ... ISO Acknowledgment 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function GFL 10 (Garmin Fluid Level Adapter) Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information 128259...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...and may stabilize the display. To configure the wind angle offset (orientation): 1. A lower filter setting shows changes in degrees to adjust for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Select the angle in the wind speed more steadily. • Auto-automatically adjusts the filter settings based on the keel), ...enter a (-) negative number. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to display a depth reading from the water line or from...
...and may stabilize the display. To configure the wind angle offset (orientation): 1. A lower filter setting shows changes in degrees to adjust for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Select the angle in the wind speed more steadily. • Auto-automatically adjusts the filter settings based on the keel), ...enter a (-) negative number. NMEA 2000 Checklist Intelliducer (Intelligent Depth Transducer-Transom Mount and Thru-Hull) Setting the Keel Offset Adjust the Keel Offset to display a depth reading from the water line or from...
Owner's Manual
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... Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card...(page 23). • Information-view information including dashboard options, tides, currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other screens. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 31). • Configure-...
... Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card...(page 23). • Information-view information including dashboard options, tides, currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other screens. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 31). • Configure-...
Owner's Manual
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.../500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for a detailed, unobstructed ...of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the bottom contours on the chart. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8). Lane Width-adjusts the width ...
.../500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for a detailed, unobstructed ...of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the bottom contours on the chart. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8). Lane Width-adjusts the width ...
Owner's Manual
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Select the type of chart on the split screen. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Using Charts 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. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart,...
Select the type of chart on the split screen. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Using Charts 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. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart,...
Owner's Manual
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... -sounds an alarm for the depth of a keel, making it possible to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that may draw several feet of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit...Boat > Keel Offset. 53 Note: To configure sonar alarms, you select On, use the Rocker to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. If you must...
... -sounds an alarm for the depth of a keel, making it possible to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that may draw several feet of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit...Boat > Keel Offset. 53 Note: To configure sonar alarms, you select On, use the Rocker to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. If you must...
Owner's Manual
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... and make sure the speed-sensor wheel is not registering a speed, a "Speed Too Low" message appears. Transducer at the Bottom of your boat. Follow the on or off . 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If you do not have a speed-sensing device, this menu to the keel ...of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for boats other boats, your own, from the transducer ...
... and make sure the speed-sensor wheel is not registering a speed, a "Speed Too Low" message appears. Transducer at the Bottom of your boat. Follow the on or off . 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If you do not have a speed-sensing device, this menu to the keel ...of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for boats other boats, your own, from the transducer ...
Owner's Manual
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Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 551s 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 Range 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 551s 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.