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...instructions. 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 ... installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the ...
...instructions. 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 ... installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the ...
Installation Instructions
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...the swivel mount bracket over the swivel base and secure it left or right. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. If necessary, adjust the knob to spread the bracket arms apart. (Turn the knob ...to extreme temperature or conditions. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You will need the following when selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: • The location provides optimal viewing as you operate your boat. • The location...
...the swivel mount bracket over the swivel base and secure it left or right. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. If necessary, adjust the knob to spread the bracket arms apart. (Turn the knob ...to extreme temperature or conditions. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You will need the following when selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: • The location provides optimal viewing as you operate your boat. • The location...
Installation Instructions
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...32 × 1.75 in . Assembling the Transducer 1. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Place the remaining 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 × 1.75 in . NOTE: The following for optimal...For your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be spliced and connected to sonar-capable chartplotters. Cable tie, 5.6 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Cable tie slot E G Back of the transducer. The cable cannot be in ....
...32 × 1.75 in . Assembling the Transducer 1. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Place the remaining 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 × 1.75 in . NOTE: The following for optimal...For your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be spliced and connected to sonar-capable chartplotters. Cable tie, 5.6 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Cable tie slot E G Back of the transducer. The cable cannot be in ....
Installation Instructions
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... or 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) on the transducer mount. 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 Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it touches the mounting ...(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. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to be aligned parallel with marine sealant before installation. Adjust the transducer...
... or 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) on the transducer mount. 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 Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it touches the mounting ...(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. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to be aligned parallel with marine sealant before installation. Adjust the transducer...
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... the transducer in . (3 mm) of the transducer mount with a pre-located pocket, contact your boat manufacturer if you are unsure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 6. Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to avoid accumulating debris. Professional installation might be ... more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using strip caulk about 1/8 in the epoxy, turning the transducer to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. For a transducer to be in . (25.4 mm)...
... the transducer in . (3 mm) of the transducer mount with a pre-located pocket, contact your boat manufacturer if you are unsure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 6. Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to avoid accumulating debris. Professional installation might be ... more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using strip caulk about 1/8 in the epoxy, turning the transducer to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. For a transducer to be in . (25.4 mm)...
Installation Instructions
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...optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. If you use only the red and black wires. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the boat fuse block, remove the in-line fuse holder on the power wire of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be connected ...because this voids your boat has an electrical system, you use 22 AWG wire. • You can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power and...
...optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. If you use only the red and black wires. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the boat fuse block, remove the in-line fuse holder on the power wire of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be connected ...because this voids your boat has an electrical system, you use 22 AWG wire. • You can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10-32 Vdc*) Ground (power and...
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... data (standard or high speed). Set the serial port(s) on your NMEA 0183 device for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to...
... data (standard or high speed). Set the serial port(s) on your NMEA 0183 device for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to...
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...receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you must purchase an optional CANet Kit. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on your boat to share information with your device, you want to connect the chartplotter. Contact your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin... cable (not included) to the side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Disconnect one . NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included) NMEA 2000 device (not included) ...
...receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you must purchase an optional CANet Kit. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on your boat to share information with your device, you want to connect the chartplotter. Contact your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin... cable (not included) to the side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Disconnect one . NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included) NMEA 2000 device (not included) ...
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...10122; 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 ...keys, follow the screens to configure your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is out of your chartplotter. Do not leave your chartplotter for identification purposes. Every possible chartplotter configuration is listed for the first time...
...10122; 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 ...keys, follow the screens to configure your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is out of your chartplotter. Do not leave your chartplotter for identification purposes. Every possible chartplotter configuration is listed for the first time...
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...Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038 129039 129040 129794 129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO... 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 Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual ...
...Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 127488 127489 127505 128259 128267 129038 129039 129040 129794 129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO... 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 Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual ...
Owner's Manual
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... Log Screen 52 Setting Up Sonar 52 Advanced Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Log Screen 52 Setting Up Sonar 52 Advanced Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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...Yes to restore all 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 supports Secure ... settings (page 3). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). From the Home screen select Configure > System > Simulator...additional map data information. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > ...
...Yes to restore all 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 supports Secure ... settings (page 3). Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). From the Home screen select Configure > System > Simulator...additional map data information. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > ...
Owner's Manual
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... above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. To access a Navigation chart, from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in an overhead view. • Perspective 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to the information on... chart to plan your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. To access a Navigation chart, from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in an overhead view. • Perspective 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to the information on... chart to plan your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
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...about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to a destination. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel,... Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Distance...the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to Destination,...
...about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to a destination. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel,... Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Distance...the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to Destination,...
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...to go. 4. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Wind VMG appears under these conditions: • The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when you are navigating a ...VMG in the data bars. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • XM Audio-displays an XM audio bar at the bottom of ...
...to go. 4. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Wind VMG appears under these conditions: • The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when you are navigating a ...VMG in the data bars. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • XM Audio-displays an XM audio bar at the bottom of ...
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... page 60 for additional information. The heading line appears vertically on the chart. The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather ... Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the screen if shown. Orientation-changes the perspective of...
... page 60 for additional information. The heading line appears vertically on the chart. The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather ... Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the screen if shown. Orientation-changes the perspective of...
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...distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. This setting also affects routes (...shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is connected to a weather module and you have been saved. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or compass tape. To ...
...distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. This setting also affects routes (...shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is connected to a weather module and you have been saved. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or compass tape. To ...
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... settings or options from the water. Weather Radar-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is displayed over the navaid, the navaid is very shallow water. Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower...
... settings or options from the water. Weather Radar-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is displayed over the navaid, the navaid is very shallow water. Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower...
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Select the type of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigation chart screen About AIS ...additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position ...of approach to area traffic. When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS ...
Select the type of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigation chart screen About AIS ...additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position ...of approach to area traffic. When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS ...
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... course line. AIS Targeting Symbols Symbol Description AIS vessel. Target has been lost target symbol disappears from the vessel has been lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to be tracked. A green X indicates that target. If the AIS transmission from the...target has been selected. A green line attached to that the AIS transmission from the vessel is pointing indicates the direction in range. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The vessel is not moving . If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost .
... course line. AIS Targeting Symbols Symbol Description AIS vessel. Target has been lost target symbol disappears from the vessel has been lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to be tracked. A green X indicates that target. If the AIS transmission from the...target has been selected. A green line attached to that the AIS transmission from the vessel is pointing indicates the direction in range. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The vessel is not moving . If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost .