Installation Instructions
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... contact Garmin Product Support. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Test the installation (page 9). 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...
... contact Garmin Product Support. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Test the installation (page 9). 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...
Installation Instructions
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... speed. Trim off the excess if necessary. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in the path of the propeller. Test the transducer installation after you pull it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front...) deep at the selected transom location. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Ensure that the transducer is aligned properly. Make sure the transducer is recommended instead of the plastic cable tie. 2....
... speed. Trim off the excess if necessary. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in the path of the propeller. Test the transducer installation after you pull it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front...) deep at the selected transom location. Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Ensure that the transducer is aligned properly. Make sure the transducer is recommended instead of the plastic cable tie. 2....
Installation Instructions
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...to the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill the test device with water or a light mineral oil. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are unsure. Some transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with sealant ...to cure for 24 hours. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Build a dam using cable ties to secure the cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter ...
...to the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill the test device with water or a light mineral oil. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are unsure. Some transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with sealant ...to cure for 24 hours. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Build a dam using cable ties to secure the cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter ...
Installation Instructions
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...voids your boat has an electrical system, you use only the red and black wires. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be connected to higher-voltage power sources. Installing the Wiring Harness The ... harness does not connect to Power 1. The other wires do not have to be able to wire the harness to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. or ground) wire to a transducer. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green...
...voids your boat has an electrical system, you use only the red and black wires. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be connected to higher-voltage power sources. Installing the Wiring Harness The ... harness does not connect to Power 1. The other wires do not have to be able to wire the harness to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. or ground) wire to a transducer. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green...
Installation Instructions
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...) 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 back of the chartplotter may not be in the water for an extended period of... from the sounder, the transducer must be used for identification purposes. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is out of your chartplotter for leaks. Do not leave your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys...
...) 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 back of the chartplotter may not be in the water for an extended period of... from the sounder, the transducer must be used for identification purposes. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is out of your chartplotter for leaks. Do not leave your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys...
Installation Instructions
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...transducer to see if the signal improves. 3. diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the signal does not improve, you recently acquired satellites.... (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of striking underwater objects. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the transducer, make the adjustments in...
...transducer to see if the signal improves. 3. diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the signal does not improve, you recently acquired satellites.... (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of striking underwater objects. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the transducer, make the adjustments in...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... reading changes with the motion of the boat. Choose 1 Coil or 2 Coil and repeat the gauge-type setting test. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor... Configuration Information Configuring Engine and Tank Information If you have a multi-engine or a multi-tank setup on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, the GFS 10 could be detecting the wrong type of gauge. If the fuel-...
... reading changes with the motion of the boat. Choose 1 Coil or 2 Coil and repeat the gauge-type setting test. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor... Configuration Information Configuring Engine and Tank Information If you have a multi-engine or a multi-tank setup on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, the GFS 10 could be detecting the wrong type of gauge. If the fuel-...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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..., select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Rudder Angle Calibration. 4. Select OK when the calibration is not moving, put the engine in degrees. 5. To test the gauge-type setting: 1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GRA 10 device. ...3. To access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on your compatible Garmin display device. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Gauge Type. ...
..., select Review > Generic Config. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > Rudder Angle Calibration. 4. Select OK when the calibration is not moving, put the engine in degrees. 5. To test the gauge-type setting: 1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GRA 10 device. ...3. To access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on your compatible Garmin display device. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Gauge Type. ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...To change the gauge type. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Gauge Type. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 4. Perform the gauge-type setting test. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GET 10 device. 2....an option: 28 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information 1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GET 10 device. 2. Turn the boat ignition key to the full-down position. To test the gauge-type setting: 1. Troubleshooting...
...To change the gauge type. Select an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Gauge Type. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 4. Perform the gauge-type setting test. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GET 10 device. 2....an option: 28 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information 1. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GET 10 device. 2. Turn the boat ignition key to the full-down position. To test the gauge-type setting: 1. Troubleshooting...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...> Tank Number. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > N2K Tank Capacity. 3. Troubleshooting the Tank Number If multiple GFL 10 adapters are assigned the NMEA 2000 fluid type value of gauge it is connected to the On position (not Start). 2. Test the gauge-type setting when the boat is... moving . 30 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Select Done. The greater the number of fluid calibration points, the greater the accuracy ...
...> Tank Number. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > N2K Tank Capacity. 3. Troubleshooting the Tank Number If multiple GFL 10 adapters are assigned the NMEA 2000 fluid type value of gauge it is connected to the On position (not Start). 2. Test the gauge-type setting when the boat is... moving . 30 Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Select Done. The greater the number of fluid calibration points, the greater the accuracy ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Level Calibration. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. Enter the following command: "INSTANCE=" 4. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 31 Perform the gauge-type setting test. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list,...throttle to indicate the fluid type as defined in the tank that the GFL 10 adapter is not displayed: If your Garmin marine instrument, the specific configuration options may not be displayed on your boat has multiple fluid tanks, you can indicate which...
... an option: • For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > Level Calibration. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config >Generic Configuration. 3. Enter the following command: "INSTANCE=" 4. Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 31 Perform the gauge-type setting test. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list,...throttle to indicate the fluid type as defined in the tank that the GFL 10 adapter is not displayed: If your Garmin marine instrument, the specific configuration options may not be displayed on your boat has multiple fluid tanks, you can indicate which...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can cause damage to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. This product has been tested and found to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the... harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. FCC Compliance Note: The following statement does not apply to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. These limits...
... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can cause damage to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. This product has been tested and found to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the... harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. FCC Compliance Note: The following statement does not apply to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. These limits...