Installation Instructions
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.../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 "s" version only "s" version only... "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. Use this matrix to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. B Printed in the GPSMAP...
.../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 "s" version only "s" version only... "s" version only "s" version only September 2009 190-01074-02 Rev. Use this matrix to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. B Printed in the GPSMAP...
Installation Instructions
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...Transducer 1. NOTE: The following for optimal performance: • For your Garmin dealer. If the transducer lead is key to getting the best performance from your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be in . H 4. Retighten the...into the transducer mount. 3. The transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. screw. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in ....
...Transducer 1. NOTE: The following for optimal performance: • For your Garmin dealer. If the transducer lead is key to getting the best performance from your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be in . H 4. Retighten the...into the transducer mount. 3. The transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. screw. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in ....
Installation Instructions
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... tie pocket) of the transducer with no more than 1 in place, and allow you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with water or a light mineral oil. Pour about 1/4 in the epoxy, ...in . (25.4 mm) thick when using the trolling motor. If the sonar performance is equipped with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Contact your hull manufacturer. Temporarily seal the ...
... tie pocket) of the transducer with no more than 1 in place, and allow you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with water or a light mineral oil. Pour about 1/4 in the epoxy, ...in . (25.4 mm) thick when using the trolling motor. If the sonar performance is equipped with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull installation). Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Contact your hull manufacturer. Temporarily seal the ...
Installation Instructions
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...2000 T-connector from the backbone nearest to the location where you can receive sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to a single chartplotter, whereas a CANet connection provides full sonar readings, including Ultrascroll™, so you can view and control the same ...your NMEA 2000 network. Contact your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. See www.garmin.com for more cable is NMEA 2000-compatible, you added to your compatible Garmin sounder or fishfinder. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included...
...2000 T-connector from the backbone nearest to the location where you can receive sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to a single chartplotter, whereas a CANet connection provides full sonar readings, including Ultrascroll™, so you can view and control the same ...your NMEA 2000 network. Contact your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. See www.garmin.com for more cable is NMEA 2000-compatible, you added to your compatible Garmin sounder or fishfinder. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included...
Installation Instructions
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... Installation Because water is out of time without checking for leaks. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations...(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 an extended period of the water. Do not leave your...
... Installation Because water is out of time without checking for leaks. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations...(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 an extended period of the water. Do not leave your...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm...1 second Cold**: Approximately 38 seconds *Warm: your unit is severely degraded, note the speed at a slow speed. Temp. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Return the boat to a different location. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full ...
... 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 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm...1 second Cold**: Approximately 38 seconds *Warm: your unit is severely degraded, note the speed at a slow speed. Temp. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Return the boat to a different location. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full ...
Installation Instructions
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.../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 (peak to peak); Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 ...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 Rapid Update Engine Parameters - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Dual Beam, 400...
.../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 (peak to peak); Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 ...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 Rapid Update Engine Parameters - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Dual Beam, 400...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Signals When you move the map pointer ( ) away from your current location and the map pointer location coordinates in the lowerright corner of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down on the Rocker to the Home screen. To switch between maximum ... distance on the route and press SELECT. 4. Select Edit Route. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to other important information. Panning and Zooming on the Rocker to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter...
...Signals When you move the map pointer ( ) away from your current location and the map pointer location coordinates in the lowerright corner of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down on the Rocker to the Home screen. To switch between maximum ... distance on the route and press SELECT. 4. Select Edit Route. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to other important information. Panning and Zooming on the Rocker to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press MENU...," you are instructed to a Destination: page 28. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 30. • Configuring System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite ...
Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press MENU...," you are instructed to a Destination: page 28. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 30. • Configuring System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite ...
Owner's Manual
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...Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings ... 21 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 22 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Automatic Identification System 22 Where To 28 Navigating to a Destination 28... and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information...
...Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings ... 21 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 22 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Automatic Identification System 22 Where To 28 Navigating to a Destination 28... and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information...
Owner's Manual
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...Screen 58 Understanding the Split Zoom Screen 58 Understanding the Depth Log Screen 59 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 59 Setting Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 ...Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ ...
...Screen 58 Understanding the Split Zoom Screen 58 Understanding the Depth Log Screen 59 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 59 Setting Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 ...Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ ...
Owner's Manual
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... to your boat (page 56). Time Zone-set to individually define units of the devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are receiving sonar depth data. Select Yes or No. Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is...around your boat. Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on your boat specifications for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for on the screen.
... to your boat (page 56). Time Zone-set to individually define units of the devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are receiving sonar depth data. Select Yes or No. Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is...around your boat. Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on your boat specifications for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for on the screen.
Owner's Manual
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... loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU... zoom in simulator mode. Warning Do not try to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength...turned off for use indoors or for practice. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to adjust the backlight level. Press to ...
... loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU... zoom in simulator mode. Warning Do not try to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength...turned off for use indoors or for practice. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to adjust the backlight level. Press to ...
Owner's Manual
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...the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). 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 access all other vessels (page 36). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started ...
...the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). 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 access all other vessels (page 36). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started ...
Owner's Manual
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.... View-selects a fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths... the track log on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Targets are indicated...
.... View-selects a fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths... the track log on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Targets are indicated...
Owner's Manual
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... settings or options for , and navigating to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select the type of chart on page 28. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Using Automatic Guidance Auto Guidance automatically creates and suggests routes based on how ... see the "Where To?" section on page 28 contains more information on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart information. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. If Auto Guidance must calculate a route close to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and...
... settings or options for , and navigating to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select the type of chart on page 28. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Using Automatic Guidance Auto Guidance automatically creates and suggests routes based on how ... see the "Where To?" section on page 28 contains more information on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart information. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. If Auto Guidance must calculate a route close to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and...
Owner's Manual
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... satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in sonar with the Power Key before power is provided as simulated position, speed, and direction. WAAS..., when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to view additional information. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to configure unit settings. Beeper...speed values. Configuring Units of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > System. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen...
... satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in sonar with the Power Key before power is provided as simulated position, speed, and direction. WAAS..., when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to view additional information. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to configure unit settings. Beeper...speed values. Configuring Units of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > System. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen...
Owner's Manual
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If you are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • NMEA High Speed-...supports the input or output of the decimal point for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. Determine whether...
If you are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • NMEA High Speed-...supports the input or output of the decimal point for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. Determine whether...
Owner's Manual
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...reaches a specified low voltage. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Setting Sonar Alarms To set a sonar alarm from a turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen...set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. Clock-set an alarm to set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Select Off to disable arrival alarms. • Activation-select whether the arrival alarm triggers on for the...
...reaches a specified low voltage. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Setting Sonar Alarms To set a sonar alarm from a turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen...set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. Clock-set an alarm to set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Select Off to disable arrival alarms. • Activation-select whether the arrival alarm triggers on for the...
Owner's Manual
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... received at the depth indicated. The scale indicates what 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 view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as a ring that...
... received at the depth indicated. The scale indicates what 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 view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as a ring that...