Installation Instructions
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... it to 20 ft. (6 m). Connecting the Wiring Harness to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Contact your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included) NMEA 2000 device (not included) Drop ...existing NMEA 2000 network. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to connect the chartplotter. You can receive sonar information from your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. You will need to extend the NMEA 2000 backbone, connect an appropriate NMEA 2000 backbone extension cable...
... it to 20 ft. (6 m). Connecting the Wiring Harness to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Contact your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NMEA 2000compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter NMEA 2000 device (not included) T-connector (not included) NMEA 2000 device (not included) Drop ...existing NMEA 2000 network. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to connect the chartplotter. You can receive sonar information from your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. You will need to extend the NMEA 2000 backbone, connect an appropriate NMEA 2000 backbone extension cable...
Installation Instructions
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...more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it extends another 1/8 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 channel WAAS-capable... to a different location. below the transom of the sonar. If the sonar appears to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Begin testing the installation at greater risk of the transducer, make the adjustments in .
...more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it extends another 1/8 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 channel WAAS-capable... to a different location. below the transom of the sonar. If the sonar appears to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Begin testing the installation at greater risk of the transducer, make the adjustments in .
Installation Instructions
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...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 ...Referenced Water Depth Position, Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W...You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA ...
...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 ...Referenced Water Depth Position, Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W...You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... and your current location and to scroll to cycle between day mode and night mode: 1. Press left or right on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. press to return to manually adjust the backlight. Zooming In and Out on the chart ...current map display, the screen scrolls forward to the Home screen. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Press left or right on the Navigation chart. press and release to move through menus,...
... and your current location and to scroll to cycle between day mode and night mode: 1. Press left or right on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. press to return to manually adjust the backlight. Zooming In and Out on the chart ...current map display, the screen scrolls forward to the Home screen. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Press left or right on the Navigation chart. press and release to move through menus,...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 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
... 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 the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 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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...Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is turned on your screen. AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. System Units-specify units for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to a serial port, specify ...Initializing Unit Settings." Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Time Format-specify whether you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or...
...Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is turned on your screen. AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. System Units-specify units for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to a serial port, specify ...Initializing Unit Settings." Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Time Format-specify whether you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or...
Owner's Manual
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... minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Select Color Mode. 3. If a water speed wheel is detected, a message will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to calibrate it now. Shallow Water Alarm-only available if you want to cycle between..., 536, 545, and 546). Select Backlight. 3. Refer to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual AIS Alarm Time To (is on the Rocker to your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is not available ...
... minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Select Color Mode. 3. If a water speed wheel is detected, a message will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to calibrate it now. Shallow Water Alarm-only available if you want to cycle between..., 536, 545, and 546). Select Backlight. 3. Refer to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual AIS Alarm Time To (is on the Rocker to your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is not available ...
Owner's Manual
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...return to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength... bars at your current location. Press to the Home screen. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on a chart. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER ... the sonar, to zoom in or out on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release to the previous screen when indicated.
...return to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength... bars at your current location. Press to the Home screen. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on a chart. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER ... the sonar, to zoom in or out on or off. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release to the previous screen when indicated.
Owner's Manual
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...have entered. 1. 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 The unit does not track satellites in again and release it to adjust unit settings (page 3). Inserting and Removing...Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Select Yes to...
...have entered. 1. 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 The unit does not track satellites in again and release it to adjust unit settings (page 3). Inserting and Removing...Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Select Yes to...
Owner's Manual
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Note: To view information about other boats from the list. 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The boat nearest to your chartplotter, select Information ... 2. The AIS list shows the MMSIs or (if the boat is broadcasting it replaces the first call was received. The DSC List shows the most recent calls. Select OK to delete all the calls from the Home screen,...call in the list. See page 55 for more information. To add a DSC contact: 1. If a second call is received from the same boat, it ) names of the AIS boats and is sorted by name, type, MMSI, distance from...
Note: To view information about other boats from the list. 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The boat nearest to your chartplotter, select Information ... 2. The AIS list shows the MMSIs or (if the boat is broadcasting it replaces the first call was received. The DSC List shows the most recent calls. Select OK to delete all the calls from the Home screen,...call in the list. See page 55 for more information. To add a DSC contact: 1. If a second call is received from the same boat, it ) names of the AIS boats and is sorted by name, type, MMSI, distance from...
Owner's Manual
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... information. • Auto Magnetic-automatically sets the magnetic declination for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using a Garmin sounder module to the next leg. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Route Labels-for your location. • True-sets true north as the heading reference. ...unless you want displayed for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is hidden. Configuring the Chartplotter Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Time-set the time options. • Time ...
... information. • Auto Magnetic-automatically sets the magnetic declination for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using a Garmin sounder module to the next leg. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Route Labels-for your location. • True-sets true north as the heading reference. ...unless you want displayed for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is hidden. Configuring the Chartplotter Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Time-set the time options. • Time ...
Owner's Manual
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...DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for most AIS receivers. Serial Port 1-configures the input/output format for serial port 1 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. Determine whether the line safely avoids known ..., a computer, or other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software. • Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer (GPSMAP 430/440/530/540/535/545)-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary sonar data for communicating ...
...DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for most AIS receivers. Serial Port 1-configures the input/output format for serial port 1 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. Determine whether the line safely avoids known ..., a computer, or other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software. • Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer (GPSMAP 430/440/530/540/535/545)-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary sonar data for communicating ...
Owner's Manual
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...suspended target of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is... less than the specified value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Deep Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is ... for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting System Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to work...
...suspended target of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is... less than the specified value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Deep Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is ... for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting System Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to work...
Owner's Manual
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...select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > On (or Off). 2. This shows the depth at which the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel, making it possible to compensate for a...can configure your chartplotter to offset for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Weather....
...select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > On (or Off). 2. This shows the depth at which the alarm should sound. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel, making it possible to compensate for a...can configure your chartplotter to offset for your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Weather....
Owner's Manual
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...Temperature range Temp Log The temperature appears along the right side, and the time elapsed appears along the right side of the screen. 52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Surface Noise-show or hide the sonar returns near the surface of the reference line, select Show, and ...8482;, Fast, Medium, or Slow). Hide surface noise to the water speed of temperature readings over time. The graph scrolls to left as information is received. If using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of your boat. Press MENU to all sonar screens. Setting Up...
...Temperature range Temp Log The temperature appears along the right side, and the time elapsed appears along the right side of the screen. 52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Surface Noise-show or hide the sonar returns near the surface of the reference line, select Show, and ...8482;, Fast, Medium, or Slow). Hide surface noise to the water speed of temperature readings over time. The graph scrolls to left as information is received. If using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of your boat. Press MENU to all sonar screens. Setting Up...
Owner's Manual
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..., 50kHz, Dual, or Auto). Noise Reject (available only when Gain is set to Manual), you can individually adjust noise rejection for each frequency. 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Four options are available: • No Zoom-turns zooming off , or set to No Zoom by default. The zoom .... Manually adjusting the amount of the full screen. Using Sonar Range-adjust the range of the depth scale on the right side of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to adjust manually, Manual). Gain-controls the sensitivity of the screen (Auto, or to manually adjust the value of noise rejection. ...
..., 50kHz, Dual, or Auto). Noise Reject (available only when Gain is set to Manual), you can individually adjust noise rejection for each frequency. 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Four options are available: • No Zoom-turns zooming off , or set to No Zoom by default. The zoom .... Manually adjusting the amount of the full screen. Using Sonar Range-adjust the range of the depth scale on the right side of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to adjust manually, Manual). Gain-controls the sensitivity of the screen (Auto, or to manually adjust the value of noise rejection. ...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS position to your Garmin VHF radio. If your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you connect your radio is capable, GPS... Distress Call page to the man-overboard point. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 Quickly set up and send individual ...
...GPS position to your Garmin VHF radio. If your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you connect your radio is capable, GPS... Distress Call page to the man-overboard point. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 Quickly set up and send individual ...
Owner's Manual
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... a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. When you when your chartplotter alerts you receive a DSC distress call . 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select DSC to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, and press SELECT...Digital Selective Calling To turn DSC on or off . The symbol designates a distress call in distress (page 58). If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to enter the name of the following: • Select Call with Radio to...
... a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. When you when your chartplotter alerts you receive a DSC distress call . 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select DSC to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, and press SELECT...Digital Selective Calling To turn DSC on or off . The symbol designates a distress call in distress (page 58). If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to enter the name of the following: • Select Call with Radio to...
Owner's Manual
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...• Select Call with NMEA 2000, provided that sent the position report. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Digital Selective Calling Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the... vessel name and the vessel symbol, and add a comment. Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list (page...
...• Select Call with NMEA 2000, provided that sent the position report. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Digital Selective Calling Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the... vessel name and the vessel symbol, and add a comment. Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list (page...
Owner's Manual
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... it on or off. 60 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Simulator mode does not provide live weather data. The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as a GXM 31 or GXM 51, and an activated XM subscription. When the Garmin receiver is turned on or when a ...Using XM WX Weather and Audio Using XM WX Weather and Audio In order to use XM weather and audio, you do not have a Garmin XM WX receiver, such as the National Weather Service and the Hydrometerological Prediction Center. (See the XM WX Satellite Weather Web site at http://xmwxweather.com for...
... it on or off. 60 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Simulator mode does not provide live weather data. The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as a GXM 31 or GXM 51, and an activated XM subscription. When the Garmin receiver is turned on or when a ...Using XM WX Weather and Audio Using XM WX Weather and Audio In order to use XM weather and audio, you do not have a Garmin XM WX receiver, such as the National Weather Service and the Hydrometerological Prediction Center. (See the XM WX Satellite Weather Web site at http://xmwxweather.com for...