Installation Instructions
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... applicable (page 3). 4. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (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...
... applicable (page 3). 4. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (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...
Installation Instructions
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..., drill three 1/16 in . (5 mm) holes at the locations you turn it left or right. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for mounting in exposed locations or at least a 3.... you operate your chartplotter: • The location provides optimal viewing as you may damage the mounting bracket. Align the slot on the back of the LCD screen. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Do not make the starter...
..., drill three 1/16 in . (5 mm) holes at the locations you turn it left or right. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for mounting in exposed locations or at least a 3.... you operate your chartplotter: • The location provides optimal viewing as you may damage the mounting bracket. Align the slot on the back of the LCD screen. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Do not make the starter...
Installation Instructions
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...not mount the transducer in locations where it might have to be installed by a professional marine installer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer...G Back of the 10-32 × 1.75 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. The transducer can degrade the performance of the transducer. NOTE: Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, struts, fittings, water...
...not mount the transducer in locations where it might have to be installed by a professional marine installer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer...G Back of the 10-32 × 1.75 in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. The transducer can degrade the performance of the transducer. NOTE: Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, struts, fittings, water...
Installation Instructions
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...transom. 6. Adjust the transducer assembly to the transom using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Repeat steps 5 and 6 using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the propeller. With the ridges... and pull it .) 5. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Attach the cable clamp using the other sources of...
...transom. 6. Adjust the transducer assembly to the transom using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Repeat steps 5 and 6 using one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the propeller. With the ridges... and pull it .) 5. Mount the transducer parallel with marine sealant before installation. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. Attach the cable clamp using the other sources of...
Installation Instructions
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... in the water, pointed directly at all speeds. • The location must be necessary. Some transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with no more than 5/8 in place. If you are unsure. Place...facing portion (except the cable tie pocket) of two-part, slow-cure epoxy into the dam. 3. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using the trolling motor. When installing a transducer, consider the following illustration. 2. If using strip caulk about 1/8 in the cable to...
... in the water, pointed directly at all speeds. • The location must be necessary. Some transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with no more than 5/8 in place. If you are unsure. Place...facing portion (except the cable tie pocket) of two-part, slow-cure epoxy into the dam. 3. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using the trolling motor. When installing a transducer, consider the following illustration. 2. If using strip caulk about 1/8 in the cable to...
Installation Instructions
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.... 2. The wiring harness does not connect to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. or ground) wire to a NMEA 2000 network. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10...
.... 2. The wiring harness does not connect to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. or ground) wire to a NMEA 2000 network. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions To the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter 3FAuse Wire Color Red Black > Blue Brown > Grey Violet Wire Function Power (10...
Installation Instructions
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... 10-32 Vdc* Yellow (alarm) Relay 100 ma max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be wired for wire identification. 2. Refer to the wiring diagram of the NMEA 0183 device... ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to higher-voltage power sources. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be used with a...
... 10-32 Vdc* Yellow (alarm) Relay 100 ma max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be wired for wire identification. 2. Refer to the wiring diagram of the NMEA 0183 device... ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to higher-voltage power sources. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be used with a...
Installation Instructions
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.... Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from the chartplotter to the top of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. See www.garmin.com for more cable is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location... performance of the T-connector you want to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Contact your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to the side of CANet-compatible devices,...
.... Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from the chartplotter to the top of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. See www.garmin.com for more cable is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location... performance of the T-connector you want to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Contact your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to the side of CANet-compatible devices,...
Installation Instructions
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...; GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ ➊ 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 turn on the back of the chartplotter...
...; GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ ➊ 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 turn on the back of the chartplotter...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 ...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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Depth capacity is dependent on water ...
... 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 to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 ...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 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Depth capacity is dependent on water ...
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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...Information > Factory Settings. 2. To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual CAUTION: Do not try to view high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, ...turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to ...
...Information > Factory Settings. 2. To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual CAUTION: Do not try to view high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, ...turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to ...
Owner's Manual
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... with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. •...; Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access a Navigation chart, from above and behind the boat...two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2...
... with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. •...; Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access a Navigation chart, from above and behind the boat...two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2...
Owner's Manual
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...in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to your destination (only available while navigating). Data Bars-show or hide...Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the Distance to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or...Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to a destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn on the Navigation ...
...in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to your destination (only available while navigating). Data Bars-show or hide...Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the Distance to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or...Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to a destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn on the Navigation ...
Owner's Manual
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... to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on . 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 route... at the top of the screen to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG 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 most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on . 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 route... at the top of the screen to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG 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...
Owner's Manual
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...is connected to Off, none of the weather options will be displayed on the Fishing chart (page 19). Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Weather-sets up . The heading line appears vertically on the chart. Using Charts Changing the Chart ...Chart Appearance. Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the screen if shown. 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 legend.
...is connected to Off, none of the weather options will be displayed on the Fishing chart (page 19). Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Weather-sets up . The heading line appears vertically on the chart. Using Charts Changing the Chart ...Chart Appearance. Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the screen if shown. 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 legend.
Owner's Manual
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Weather Radar-turn tracks 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. Using Charts • Tracks-turn the ... module and you have been saved. Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or compass tape. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Chart Appearance-customize the Perspective 3D chart. • Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off to...
Weather Radar-turn tracks 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. Using Charts • Tracks-turn the ... module and you have been saved. Data Bars (page 9)-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or compass tape. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Chart Appearance-customize the Perspective 3D chart. • Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off to...
Owner's Manual
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...water and land with a color scale. Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 For settings and options related to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, and ...Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is highlighted. 2....
...water and land with a color scale. Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 For settings and options related to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, and ...Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is highlighted. 2....
Owner's Manual
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When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels. 22 Lost 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... chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select the type of the vessel was ...
When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels. 22 Lost 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... chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select the type of the vessel was ...
Owner's Manual
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... in which the AIS vessel is moving , a projected course line does not appear. Dangerous target in which the triangle is lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to that target. If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to it indicates the...the chart or the 3D chart view. If an activated AIS target is not transmitting speed information, or if the vessel is reporting AIS information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The target has been selected. If the AIS transmission from the vessel has been lost , a message banner...
... in which the AIS vessel is moving , a projected course line does not appear. Dangerous target in which the triangle is lost , and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to that target. If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to it indicates the...the chart or the 3D chart view. If an activated AIS target is not transmitting speed information, or if the vessel is reporting AIS information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 The target has been selected. If the AIS transmission from the vessel has been lost , a message banner...
