Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... and flush mount hardware 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...
... and flush mount hardware 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...
Installation Instructions
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You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. Before installing your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Warning: .../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...
You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. Before installing your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Warning: .../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...
Installation Instructions
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... F - 1/4 in . rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your chartplotter is key...performance: • For your warranty. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are provided in . (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - If you have to be spliced ...
... F - 1/4 in . rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your chartplotter is key...performance: • For your warranty. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are provided in . (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - If you have to be spliced ...
Installation Instructions
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... water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in the path of the mount. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the 5 × 30 mm screws (B). Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Test the transducer installation after you pull it is aligned properly. With the front of the...
... water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in the path of the mount. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to the 5 × 30 mm screws (B). Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Test the transducer installation after you pull it is aligned properly. With the front of the...
Installation Instructions
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... on the hull that would create turbulence. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Pour about 1/4 in the epoxy, turning the transducer to avoid accumulating debris. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Professional installation might be tested. The standard plastic ...epoxy into the dam. 3. Some transducers are specifically designed to avoid damage while using a 500 W transducer, and no more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using the trolling motor. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556...
... on the hull that would create turbulence. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. Pour about 1/4 in the epoxy, turning the transducer to avoid accumulating debris. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Professional installation might be tested. The standard plastic ...epoxy into the dam. 3. Some transducers are specifically designed to avoid damage while using a 500 W transducer, and no more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using the trolling motor. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556...
Installation Instructions
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... can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your warranty. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the boat fuse.../500 Series Installation Instructions The wiring harness does not connect to determine the polarity of the System Specifications 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 ...
... can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your warranty. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the boat fuse.../500 Series Installation Instructions The wiring harness does not connect to determine the polarity of the System Specifications 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 ...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 ...10123;➊ ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍...
... 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 ...10123;➊ ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍...
Installation Instructions
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...: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar appears to a different location. If the sonar signal ...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 channel WAAS-capable receiver. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with a clear view of striking underwater objects. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer...
...: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar appears to a different location. If the sonar signal ...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 channel WAAS-capable receiver. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with a clear view of striking underwater objects. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer...
Installation Instructions
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...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 peak); Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive...Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 ...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 Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive...
...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 peak); Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive...Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 ...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 Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive...
Owner's Manual
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...;, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 21...
...;, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 21...
Owner's Manual
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... keys to a Garmin sounder via CANet. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect automatic guidance (Guide To). Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 430s) with a connected transducer or have a ...and yellow spheres. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 9). Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an ...
... keys to a Garmin sounder via CANet. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect automatic guidance (Guide To). Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 430s) with a connected transducer or have a ...and yellow spheres. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 9). Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . 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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..., and navigating to, these POIs, see the "Where To?" The "Where To?" section on how to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at a glance. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to use Automatic Guidance. icon Using Charts Detailed Road...show the speed and direction of the current at the same time. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 To access aerial photos from the Navigation chart: Use the Rocker to highlight a camera icon with a transducer attached. Perspective Overhead Viewing Current-station Information If current stations are available...
..., and navigating to, these POIs, see the "Where To?" The "Where To?" section on how to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at a glance. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to use Automatic Guidance. icon Using Charts Detailed Road...show the speed and direction of the current at the same time. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 To access aerial photos from the Navigation chart: Use the Rocker to highlight a camera icon with a transducer attached. Perspective Overhead Viewing Current-station Information If current stations are available...
Owner's Manual
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... to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Battery-set an alarm to sound when the depth...Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Use the Rocker to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that the alarm should sound....
... to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Battery-set an alarm to sound when the depth...Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Use the Rocker to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that the alarm should sound....
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 60). 1. Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring My Boat To configure settings for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of the boat. • If you are measuring down to the keel (transducer... select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Turn the following alarms on the bottom of the keel. • If you are measuring up to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. ...
...Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 60). 1. Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring My Boat To configure settings for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of the boat. • If you are measuring down to the keel (transducer... select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Turn the following alarms on the bottom of the keel. • If you are measuring up to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. ...
Owner's Manual
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...not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not stuck. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Temp Offset-set the temperature offset for the temperature sensor of your transducer. Follow the on or off. If you continue to an external AIS or DSC device. Fuel... Capacity-enter the total fuel capacity of your boat. Transducer at the Bottom of AIS, see page 22. 48 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for other than your unit must be connected ...
...not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not stuck. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Temp Offset-set the temperature offset for the temperature sensor of your transducer. Follow the on or off. If you continue to an external AIS or DSC device. Fuel... Capacity-enter the total fuel capacity of your boat. Transducer at the Bottom of AIS, see page 22. 48 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for other than your unit must be connected ...
Owner's Manual
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From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen Range 50 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 430s GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 530s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 540s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 440s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 535s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 545s GPSMAP 546s 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 or beam width Full Screen Range 50 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 430s GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 530s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 540s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 440s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 535s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 545s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.
Owner's Manual
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...both the 50 kHz and 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen. From the Home screen,...> Split Zoom. A 50 kHz frequency graph appears on the right. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom 51 a 200 kHz frequency graph appears on the left;
...both the 50 kHz and 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen. From the Home screen,...> Split Zoom. A 50 kHz frequency graph appears on the right. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom 51 a 200 kHz frequency graph appears on the left;
Owner's Manual
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The graph scrolls to left as information is received. To set the duration and the scale for the log. From the Home...Fast, Medium, or Slow). Press MENU to the water speed of the screen. 52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of the water. A-Scope-display a vertical...the surface of temperature readings over time. The current temperature and the depth are using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to set the depth of the reference line, ...
The graph scrolls to left as information is received. To set the duration and the scale for the log. From the Home...Fast, Medium, or Slow). Press MENU to the water speed of the screen. 52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of the water. A-Scope-display a vertical...the surface of temperature readings over time. The current temperature and the depth are using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to set the depth of the reference line, ...
Owner's Manual
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...highlighted in white. ◦ Low-the least sensitive setting. Appearance-customize the display of each symbol is capable), cruising, and navigation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar • Whiteline-highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to display the values. To mark... a sonar screen, press MENU > Pause Sonar. 2. Data Bars-show or hide battery voltage, water temperature, water speed (if your transducer is displayed. Only the strongest returns are highlighted in white. The target depth of measuring water temperature, water speed, or both. Color ...
...highlighted in white. ◦ Low-the least sensitive setting. Appearance-customize the display of each symbol is capable), cruising, and navigation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar • Whiteline-highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to display the values. To mark... a sonar screen, press MENU > Pause Sonar. 2. Data Bars-show or hide battery voltage, water temperature, water speed (if your transducer is displayed. Only the strongest returns are highlighted in white. The target depth of measuring water temperature, water speed, or both. Color ...
Owner's Manual
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Gain-controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to manually adjust the value of noise rejection. The zoom is off . •...; No Zoom-turns zooming off , or set to Manual), you can individually adjust noise rejection for each frequency. 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When Frequency is set to Dual (and Gain is set to No Zoom by default. Frequency...-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the frequencies appear on the right side of the screen (Auto, or to show the most detail with...
Gain-controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to manually adjust the value of noise rejection. The zoom is off . •...; No Zoom-turns zooming off , or set to Manual), you can individually adjust noise rejection for each frequency. 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When Frequency is set to Dual (and Gain is set to No Zoom by default. Frequency...-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the frequencies appear on the right side of the screen (Auto, or to show the most detail with...