Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the...
... Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the...
Installation Instructions
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... the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. 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...
... the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. 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...
Installation Instructions
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... washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar-capable chartplotter. DO NOT ...lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. cable clamps (2) G - Route the power/data cable toward the back of the transducer cable. The following procedures contain installation instructions for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP...
... washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cutting the transducer cable voids your sonar-capable chartplotter. DO NOT ...lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. cable clamps (2) G - Route the power/data cable toward the back of the transducer cable. The following procedures contain installation instructions for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 Ensure that the transducer is recommended instead of the plastic cable tie. 2. Adjust the transducer assembly to electrical wires or other cable clamp. 8. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it...
... 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 Ensure that the transducer is recommended instead of the plastic cable tie. 2. Adjust the transducer assembly to electrical wires or other cable clamp. 8. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it...
Installation Instructions
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...-turbulent) water at the bottom, weighted down. Place the transducer in place, and allow you are specifically designed to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Weight the transducer in the epoxy, turning the transducer to cure for 24 hours. Hull surface Testing the Location...
...-turbulent) water at the bottom, weighted down. Place the transducer in place, and allow you are specifically designed to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Weight the transducer in the epoxy, turning the transducer to cure for 24 hours. Hull surface Testing the Location...
Installation Instructions
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...out) NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (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*. Do not exceed .... Connect the black (- For instructions on page 10 for normal operation of the voltage source. 2. For information on the fuse block. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage terminal. (If you might be connected to...
...out) NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (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*. Do not exceed .... Connect the black (- For instructions on page 10 for normal operation of the voltage source. 2. For information on the fuse block. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage terminal. (If you might be connected to...
Installation Instructions
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...is listed for leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is necessary 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, 540, and 545 ➋...
...is listed for leaks around any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is necessary 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, 540, and 545 ➋...
Installation Instructions
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... standards. 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 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm)...QVGA display with a clear view of the transducer, make the adjustments in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel ...
... standards. 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 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm)...QVGA display with a clear view of the transducer, make the adjustments in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel ...
Installation Instructions
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...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...Water Depth Speed - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - 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 (...
...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...Water Depth Speed - Dynamic Fluid Level Speed - 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 (...
Owner's Manual
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...vessels (page 36). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner... the Home screen to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57)....
...vessels (page 36). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner... the Home screen to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57)....
Owner's Manual
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... bar on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route Leg data... data bar is on. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device...data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (...
... bar on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route Leg data... data bar is on. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device...data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (...
Owner's Manual
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... . Note: You must have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to provide distance measurement. Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at... eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an...
... . Note: You must have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to provide distance measurement. Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at... eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an...
Owner's Manual
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... for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. If Auto Guidance must calculate a route close to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigation chart screen Sonar screen 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. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to potentially dangerous points, those points are outlined in red, and a...
... for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. If Auto Guidance must calculate a route close to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigation chart screen Sonar screen 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. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to potentially dangerous points, those points are outlined in red, and a...
Owner's Manual
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...information. However, when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring Units of Measure To change general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences ...will automatically turn on whenever power is applied, unless the chartplotter is turned off with a temperature-capable transducer to view depth and water temperature information. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to configure unit settings. Event Log-displays ...
...information. However, when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring Units of Measure To change general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences ...will automatically turn on whenever power is applied, unless the chartplotter is turned off with a temperature-capable transducer to view depth and water temperature information. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to configure unit settings. Event Log-displays ...
Owner's Manual
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... set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound. Battery-set the number of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 If you exceed a specified drift distance. Setting Sonar Alarms To set a system alarm from the ...be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have Activation set an alarm to sound when you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set a sonar alarm from the Home ...
... set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound. Battery-set the number of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 If you exceed a specified drift distance. Setting Sonar Alarms To set a system alarm from the ...be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have Activation set an alarm to sound when you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set a sonar alarm from the Home ...
Owner's Manual
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...temperature that may draw several feet of the keel, measure the distance from the transducer location to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the boat. Keel Offset-compensates for the surface reading for large fish only. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms ... My Boat To configure settings for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. 54 To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set an alarm to the keel of the...
...temperature that may draw several feet of the keel, measure the distance from the transducer location to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the boat. Keel Offset-compensates for the surface reading for large fish only. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms ... My Boat To configure settings for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. 54 To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set an alarm to the keel of the...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter The temperature offset compensates for calibration. Calibrate Water Speed-use this menu does not appear. 3. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the bottom of the transducer. 4. Subtract the water temperature measured in step 5... a speed-sensing device. Ensure that you do not have a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor, a Garmin Intelliducer, or a temperature-capable transducer to measure water temperature. Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor or temperature-capable...
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter The temperature offset compensates for calibration. Calibrate Water Speed-use this menu does not appear. 3. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the bottom of the transducer. 4. Subtract the water temperature measured in step 5... a speed-sensing device. Ensure that you do not have a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor, a Garmin Intelliducer, or a temperature-capable transducer to measure water temperature. Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor or temperature-capable...
Owner's Manual
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... Water depth at the top and progresses clockwise. Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as a ring that starts at current location Flasher 57 It is organized as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to display sonar...
... Water depth at the top and progresses clockwise. Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as a ring that starts at current location Flasher 57 It is organized as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to display sonar...
Owner's Manual
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... the 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 58 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency...
... the 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 58 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency...
Owner's Manual
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...Depth Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time. Press MENU to set the duration and the scale for the log. Temp Log GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 From the Home screen, select Sonar > Depth Log. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log.... The current temperature and the depth are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of depth readings over time. Depth Time elapsed Depth range Using Sonar Understanding the Temp Log Screen If...
...Depth Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time. Press MENU to set the duration and the scale for the log. Temp Log GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 From the Home screen, select Sonar > Depth Log. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log.... The current temperature and the depth are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of depth readings over time. Depth Time elapsed Depth range Using Sonar Understanding the Temp Log Screen If...