Installation Instructions
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...chartplotter. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. Use this matrix to the following instructions. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools.../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...
...chartplotter. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. Use this matrix to the following instructions. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools.../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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...a different transducer, installation instructions are only applicable to sonar-capable chartplotters. Cutting the transducer cable voids your Garmin dealer. Cable tie slot E G Back of the...the following for optimal performance: • For your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Proper transducer installation is capable of the ... in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Retighten the transducer after installation on the boat. NOTE:...
...a different transducer, installation instructions are only applicable to sonar-capable chartplotters. Cutting the transducer cable voids your Garmin dealer. Cable tie slot E G Back of the...the following for optimal performance: • For your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. Proper transducer installation is capable of the ... in clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Retighten the transducer after installation on the boat. NOTE:...
Installation Instructions
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..., and allow you are specifically designed to the motor shaft. Weight the transducer in . (25.4 mm) thick when using this method. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If the sonar performance is equipped with a GSD 22. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of installation can also be mounted...
..., and allow you are specifically designed to the motor shaft. Weight the transducer in . (25.4 mm) thick when using this method. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If the sonar performance is equipped with a GSD 22. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of installation can also be mounted...
Installation Instructions
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.... 4. If you can receive sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to determine whether your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is needed, add an extension to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to a Garmin CANet Device If your chartplotter...and speed information to be shared with other connected NMEA 2000-compatible devices. NMEA 2000 components are not packaged with your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. You can on your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on your compatible chartplotter(s) as you can view and control the ...
.... 4. If you can receive sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be sent to determine whether your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is needed, add an extension to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to a Garmin CANet Device If your chartplotter...and speed information to be shared with other connected NMEA 2000-compatible devices. NMEA 2000 components are not packaged with your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. You can on your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on your compatible chartplotter(s) as you can view and control the ...
Installation Instructions
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...carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, ...10122; 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 ...
...carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, ...10122; 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 ...
Installation Instructions
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... continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Return the boat to eliminate the degradation. 4. Make moderate turns in both directions to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/...sonar appears to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. below the transom of the transducer, make the adjustments in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541...
... continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Return the boat to eliminate the degradation. 4. Make moderate turns in both directions to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/...sonar appears to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. below the transom of the transducer, make the adjustments in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541...
Installation Instructions
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... 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers... 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 Water Referenced Water Depth Position,...
... 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Engine Parameters - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers... 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 Water Referenced Water Depth Position,...
Quick Reference Guide
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...green . If you select Use Waypoint List, select the first waypoint on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Select MENU to access additional settings and ... cancel, to undo the last turn, or to turn list to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Select Edit Route. Turning the Unit On and Acquiring a Signal See the Important Safety .... When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the bottom of the sonar, to adjust the backlight level. Adjusting the Display Settings To adjust the backlight: 1. Panning...
...green . If you select Use Waypoint List, select the first waypoint on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Select MENU to access additional settings and ... cancel, to undo the last turn, or to turn list to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Select Edit Route. Turning the Unit On and Acquiring a Signal See the Important Safety .... When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the bottom of the sonar, to adjust the backlight level. Adjusting the Display Settings To adjust the backlight: 1. Panning...
Owner's Manual
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... item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • ... • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. 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...
... item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • ... • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...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 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring ...Mariner's Eye 3D 16 Using Fish Eye 3D 18 Using Fishing Charts 19 Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery 19 Viewing Aerial Photos 20 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 21 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 22 Using the Chart/Sonar...
...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 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring ...Mariner's Eye 3D 16 Using Fish Eye 3D 18 Using Fishing Charts 19 Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery 19 Viewing Aerial Photos 20 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 21 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 22 Using the Chart/Sonar...
Owner's Manual
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... Settings 51 Setting Alarms 52 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 54 Configuring My Boat 54 Configuring Other Vessels 56 Using Sonar 57 Understanding the Full Screen 57 Understanding the Flasher Screen 57 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen 58 Understanding the Split Zoom ...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 ...
... Settings 51 Setting Alarms 52 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 54 Configuring My Boat 54 Configuring Other Vessels 56 Using Sonar 57 Understanding the Full Screen 57 Understanding the Flasher Screen 57 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen 58 Understanding the Split Zoom ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...not available and is turned on.) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are receiving sonar depth data. Language-select the language to display on -screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical, or select Custom to Auto. ...depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. AIS Receiver (not available if you select No for on the screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will ask if you want ...
...not available and is turned on.) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are receiving sonar depth data. Language-select the language to display on -screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical, or select Custom to Auto. ...depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. AIS Receiver (not available if you select No for on the screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will ask if you want ...
Owner's Manual
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... sonar, 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 the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of the sonar...GPS receiver is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Getting Started MENU-Press to the Home screen. Press to mark a waypoint at www.garmin... configuration options. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. ...
... sonar, 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 the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of the sonar...GPS receiver is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Getting Started MENU-Press to the Home screen. Press to mark a waypoint at www.garmin... configuration options. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. ...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version MapSource ...or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must have an "s" ...
.... • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version MapSource ...or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must have an "s" ...
Owner's Manual
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...To access additional settings or options for additional information. 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. This setting also affects routes (Route... Data Bars-shows or hides cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 9). Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is connected to adjust the view. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off . Note: You must have an...
...To access additional settings or options for additional information. 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. This setting also affects routes (Route... Data Bars-shows or hides cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 9). Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is connected to adjust the view. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off . Note: You must have an...
Owner's Manual
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...of chart on page 28. The "Where To?" If Auto Guidance must calculate a route close to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual section on page 28 contains more information on how to , these POIs, see the "Where To?" Navigation chart...section beginning on the split screen. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. Using Charts instructions on searching for, and navigating to use Auto Guidance. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and...
...of chart on page 28. The "Where To?" If Auto Guidance must calculate a route close to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual section on page 28 contains more information on how to , these POIs, see the "Where To?" Navigation chart...section beginning on the split screen. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. Using Charts instructions on searching for, and navigating to use Auto Guidance. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and...
Owner's Manual
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... WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to brighten or darken the backlight. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Display > Backlight to acquire satellites. •...GPS 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. System Information-view system information and reset factory settings. A Garmin...setting that defines individual units of system events. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with ...
... WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to brighten or darken the backlight. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Display > Backlight to acquire satellites. •...GPS 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. System Information-view system information and reset factory settings. A Garmin...setting that defines individual units of system events. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with ...
Owner's Manual
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...or off. • Posn. NMEA 2000 Setup NOTE: The GPSMAP 431/431s and GPSMAP 531/531s are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for serial port 2 to use when connecting your...are too wide, from the Home screen, select Configure > Communications. NMEA 0183 Setup-enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences for most AIS receivers. Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient travel. 9. From the Home screen, select Configure > ...
...or off. • Posn. NMEA 2000 Setup NOTE: The GPSMAP 431/431s and GPSMAP 531/531s are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for serial port 2 to use when connecting your...are too wide, from the Home screen, select Configure > Communications. NMEA 0183 Setup-enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences for most AIS receivers. Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient travel. 9. From the Home screen, select Configure > ...
Owner's Manual
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... you exceed a specified drift distance. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure >...specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. Battery-set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have Activation set to Distance, select Change Distance to set the distance before arrival that the alarm should ...
... you exceed a specified drift distance. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure >...specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. Battery-set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have Activation set to Distance, select Change Distance to set the distance before arrival that the alarm should ...
Owner's Manual
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... scale. 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 display sonar information on the ring when it is received at the top and progresses clockwise. Depth of the transducer's sonar readings. The colors indicate different strengths of the...
... scale. 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 display sonar information on the ring when it is received at the top and progresses clockwise. Depth of the transducer's sonar readings. The colors indicate different strengths of the...