Installation Instructions
Page 1
.../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. GPSMAP 400...
.../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. GPSMAP 400...
Installation Instructions
Page 3
... 10-32 × 1.75 in. cable clamps (2) G - Cutting the transducer cable voids your Garmin dealer. Assembling the Transducer 1. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If you have to any part of the boat and damage the propeller...(C) finger tight. NOTE: The following transducer installation procedures are only applicable to use a different transducer, installation instructions are available from your sonar-capable chartplotter. Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in . (4) J - If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are...
... 10-32 × 1.75 in. cable clamps (2) G - Cutting the transducer cable voids your Garmin dealer. Assembling the Transducer 1. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If you have to any part of the boat and damage the propeller...(C) finger tight. NOTE: The following transducer installation procedures are only applicable to use a different transducer, installation instructions are available from your sonar-capable chartplotter. Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in . (4) J - If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are...
Installation Instructions
Page 5
...for 24 hours. Weight the transducer in place, and allow you to avoid accumulating debris. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. Pour about 1/4 in the water, ... that would create turbulence. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. Place the transducer in . (6 mm) tall. If the sonar performance is equipped with no more than 1 in the epoxy, turning the transducer to electrical wires or other sources of clean (non-turbulent) water at...
...for 24 hours. Weight the transducer in place, and allow you to avoid accumulating debris. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. Pour about 1/4 in the water, ... that would create turbulence. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for optimum performance. Place the transducer in . (6 mm) tall. If the sonar performance is equipped with no more than 1 in the epoxy, turning the transducer to electrical wires or other sources of clean (non-turbulent) water at...
Installation Instructions
Page 8
... matrix on page 1 to determine whether your chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions See www.garmin.com for more cable is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can receive sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. You will need to extend the...
... matrix on page 1 to determine whether your chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions See www.garmin.com for more cable is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can receive sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. You will need to extend the...
Installation Instructions
Page 9
... to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, ...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 chartplotter for the first time, press and hold the POWER key...
... to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, ...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 chartplotter for the first time, press and hold the POWER key...
Installation Instructions
Page 10
...pixels. Temp. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Make moderate turns in both directions to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with ... brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of striking underwater objects. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. If the sonar signal suddenly is at greater risk of 4,096 colors. If the signal does not improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold:...
...pixels. Temp. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Make moderate turns in both directions to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with ... brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of striking underwater objects. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. If the sonar signal suddenly is at greater risk of 4,096 colors. If the signal does not improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold:...
Installation Instructions
Page 11
...Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - 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... ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/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...
...Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - 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... ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/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...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 2
... A Printed in another location: 1. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the bottom of the map. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the chart indicates your present location: 1. Select Backlight. 3. Select Color Mode. 3. MARK-Press to provide continuous ... Unit On or Off To turn on the Map The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the top of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up , down on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the unit ...
... A Printed in another location: 1. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the bottom of the map. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the chart indicates your present location: 1. Select Backlight. 3. Select Color Mode. 3. MARK-Press to provide continuous ... Unit On or Off To turn on the Map The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the top of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up , down on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the unit ...
Owner's Manual
Page 3
...in the text. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press ...release the Power key to a Destination: page 23. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25. • Configuring System Settings: page 47. • Using Sonar: page 56. • Alarms and Messages: page 68. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
...in the text. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press ...release the Power key to a Destination: page 23. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25. • Configuring System Settings: page 47. • Using Sonar: page 56. • Alarms and Messages: page 68. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 4
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad... Aerial Photos 19 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 20 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Where To 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad... Aerial Photos 19 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 20 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Where To 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... 52 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 53 Configuring My Boat 53 Configuring Other Vessels 54 Introduction Using Sonar 56 Understanding the Full Screen 56 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen 57 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 57... Understanding the Depth Log Screen 58 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 58 Setting Up Sonar 59 Advanced Sonar Settings 60 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 61 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 61 Adding a DSC... Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... 52 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 53 Configuring My Boat 53 Configuring Other Vessels 54 Introduction Using Sonar 56 Understanding the Full Screen 56 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen 57 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 57... Understanding the Depth Log Screen 58 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 58 Setting Up Sonar 59 Advanced Sonar Settings 60 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 61 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 61 Adding a DSC... Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
Page 9
.... If a water speed wheel is detected, a message will sound if an AIS vessel is on the Rocker to adjust the brightness. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Refer to your boat specifications for your boat. Shallow Water Alarm-only available...Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is automatically set the time zone you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Time Zone-set to Auto. Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). AIS Alarm Range-select the distance at which an alarm will ...
.... If a water speed wheel is detected, a message will sound if an AIS vessel is on the Rocker to adjust the brightness. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Refer to your boat specifications for your boat. Shallow Water Alarm-only available...Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is automatically set the time zone you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Time Zone-set to Auto. Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). AIS Alarm Range-select the distance at which an alarm will ...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. RANGE (-/+)-Press to mark a waypoint. MARK-Press to adjust the range of the sonar. Select Color Mode. 3. Press left , or right to page up , down on a chart. Press to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data. ROCKER-Press... to return to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press and release to the Home screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to switch between Day and Night mode: 1.
... POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. RANGE (-/+)-Press to mark a waypoint. MARK-Press to adjust the range of the sonar. Select Color Mode. 3. Press left , or right to page up , down on a chart. Press to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data. ROCKER-Press... to return to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press and release to the Home screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to switch between Day and Night mode: 1.
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... and access sonar information (page 56). Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500... system settings (page 47). Fishing charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to eject it clicks.
... and access sonar information (page 56). Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500... system settings (page 47). Fishing charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to eject it clicks.
Owner's Manual
Page 23
Use the Range keys to receive sonar information. 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. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (...View-selects a fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). Fish Symbols (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 Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Fish Eye...
Use the Range keys to receive sonar information. 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. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (...View-selects a fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). Fish Symbols (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 Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Fish Eye...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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...
To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 53
...Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. Select an event to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Select Setup to view additional information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. System Units-a global setting that defines individual..., and direction. WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate GPS position information. The Save to brighten or darken the backlight. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water temperature information. 47 Note: You must be receiving...
...Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. Select an event to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Select Setup to view additional information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. System Units-a global setting that defines individual..., and direction. WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate GPS position information. The Save to brighten or darken the backlight. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water temperature information. 47 Note: You must be receiving...
Owner's Manual
Page 56
...; If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. ... you selected Near or Far in step 9, review the placement of standard 0183 data for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. From the Home screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. To enable or disable NMEA 0183 ... until you are too wide, from the Home screen, select Configure > Communications. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
...; If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. ... you selected Near or Far in step 9, review the placement of standard 0183 data for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. From the Home screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. To enable or disable NMEA 0183 ... until you are too wide, from the Home screen, select Configure > Communications. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 59
... Boat To configure settings for your chartplotter to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > ...large fish only. -sounds an alarm for the depth of from the transducer location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information... the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > On (or Off). 2. Enter...
... Boat To configure settings for your chartplotter to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > ...large fish only. -sounds an alarm for the depth of from the transducer location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Note: To receive fuel-level information... the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > On (or Off). 2. Enter...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
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. 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.