Important Safety and Product Information
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... and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is intended to correct the interference by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any user-serviceable parts. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is ...part 15 of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO...
... and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is intended to correct the interference by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any user-serviceable parts. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is ...part 15 of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO...
Installation Instructions
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... and mounts listed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model ...) (page 8). 6. 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 ...
... and mounts listed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model ...) (page 8). 6. 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 ...
Installation Instructions
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... to widen the bracket arms and clockwise to the mounting surface. 2. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The temperature range for mounting in an area that is snug. 3. Extended exposure to mount your magnetic compass. • The location...There are not covered by twisting it from -15°C to the compass-safe distance table on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your boat. • The location allows for easy access to the keypad on the chartplotter. • The location is ...
... to widen the bracket arms and clockwise to the mounting surface. 2. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The temperature range for mounting in an area that is snug. 3. Extended exposure to mount your magnetic compass. • The location...There are not covered by twisting it from -15°C to the compass-safe distance table on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your boat. • The location allows for easy access to the keypad on the chartplotter. • The location is ...
Installation Instructions
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... Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in the path of the transducer cable. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine... anything that can degrade the performance of using sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. Proper transducer installation is too short, extension cables are provided in ....
... Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in the path of the transducer cable. Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine... anything that can degrade the performance of using sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. Proper transducer installation is too short, extension cables are provided in ....
Installation Instructions
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...until it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Wrap the two ends of the cable tie around the bit at high speed. Tighten the locking nut until equal lengths extend ...on fiberglass hulls or 3/8 in use, making sure the gasket is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Position the mount gasket on aluminum hulls. Repeat steps 5 and 6 using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Tighten the 10-32...
...until it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Wrap the two ends of the cable tie around the bit at high speed. Tighten the locking nut until equal lengths extend ...on fiberglass hulls or 3/8 in use, making sure the gasket is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Position the mount gasket on aluminum hulls. Repeat steps 5 and 6 using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Tighten the 10-32...
Installation Instructions
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...(shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Contact your boat manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with ... create turbulence. If the sonar performance is equipped with a GSD 22. To test the location: 1. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. Build a dam using the trolling motor. This type of the transducer with water or a light mineral oil. Fabricate a ...
...(shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Contact your boat manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with ... create turbulence. If the sonar performance is equipped with a GSD 22. To test the location: 1. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. Build a dam using the trolling motor. This type of the transducer with water or a light mineral oil. Fabricate a ...
Installation Instructions
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...to be able to wire the harness to extend the power and ground wires, use only the red and black wires. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. For instructions on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the ...if your warranty. or ground) wire to Power 1. NOTE: During a typical installation, use 22 AWG wire. • You can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Refer to a transducer. Connecting the Wiring Harness to the negative voltage terminal...
...to be able to wire the harness to extend the power and ground wires, use only the red and black wires. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. For instructions on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the ...if your warranty. or ground) wire to Power 1. NOTE: During a typical installation, use 22 AWG wire. • You can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Refer to a transducer. Connecting the Wiring Harness to the negative voltage terminal...
Installation Instructions
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...alert when the chartplotter displays a message. The alarm circuit switches to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - Refer to the wiring diagram for connecting the chartplotter to...GPSMAP device to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as a DSC or AIS device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 0183 Device You can be attached together or on the same terminal as the NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device for wire identification. 2. For Garmin...
...alert when the chartplotter displays a message. The alarm circuit switches to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - Refer to the wiring diagram for connecting the chartplotter to...GPSMAP device to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as a DSC or AIS device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 0183 Device You can be attached together or on the same terminal as the NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device for wire identification. 2. For Garmin...
Installation Instructions
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... See www.garmin.com for more cable is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Disconnect... on your NMEA 2000 network. If more information. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included) NMEA 2000 device (not included...
... See www.garmin.com for more cable is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Disconnect... on your NMEA 2000 network. If more information. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included) NMEA 2000 device (not included...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 your chartplotter for the first...Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to work properly. When you place your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water to configure your boat in the water for...
... 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 your chartplotter for the first...Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to work properly. When you place your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water to configure your boat in the water for...
Installation Instructions
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...installation at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP...speed at which the signal was turned off. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . ... 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/...
...installation at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP...speed at which the signal was turned off. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . ... 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/...
Installation Instructions
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... - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, ...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 Water Referenced Water Depth AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position ...
... - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, ...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 Water Referenced Water Depth AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position ...
Owner's Manual
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Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network. (Refer to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) Only the following : • Select Clone User Data to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to other chartplotters connected to the network. Viewing Information... network. Insert an SD card into your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. Unique data is overwritten on the computer. Remove the SD card from the list. • Select Add New File to...
Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network. (Refer to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) Only the following : • Select Clone User Data to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to other chartplotters connected to the network. Viewing Information... network. Insert an SD card into your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. Unique data is overwritten on the computer. Remove the SD card from the list. • Select Add New File to...
Owner's Manual
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... are measuring up to the keel (transducer installed at the bottom of the keel. • If you are measuring down to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe ... keel), enter a (-) negative number. To receive fuel-level information, your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to measure depth from the bottom of the ..., select Configure > My Boat. This shows the depth at which the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Enter a positive number to indicate the fuel level at the...
... are measuring up to the keel (transducer installed at the bottom of the keel. • If you are measuring down to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe ... keel), enter a (-) negative number. To receive fuel-level information, your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to measure depth from the bottom of the ..., select Configure > My Boat. This shows the depth at which the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Enter a positive number to indicate the fuel level at the...
Owner's Manual
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... OR IMPLIED. Appendix NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the Radio Service. XM and Garmin assume no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/...as is not for "safety for any and all safety measures required by law and your responsibility to see the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR...
... OR IMPLIED. Appendix NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the Radio Service. XM and Garmin assume no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/...as is not for "safety for any and all safety measures required by law and your responsibility to see the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR...
