Installation Instructions
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... or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in the product box for product warnings and other important information. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in Taiwan Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. If any parts are missing, contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network...
... or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in the product box for product warnings and other important information. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in Taiwan Connect the chartplotter to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. If any parts are missing, contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network...
Installation Instructions
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... on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage terminal. (If you might be connected to the battery, or if your warranty. For information on page 10 for normal operation of the voltage source. 2. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. If you use the boat fuse block, remove the...
... on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage terminal. (If you might be connected to the battery, or if your warranty. For information on page 10 for normal operation of the voltage source. 2. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. If you use the boat fuse block, remove the...
Installation Instructions
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... information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. The alarm circuit switches to 100 mA. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be connected to higher-voltage power sources. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The alarm...
... information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. The alarm circuit switches to 100 mA. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be connected to higher-voltage power sources. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The alarm...
Installation Instructions
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... network. 2. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is needed, add an extension to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions A standard NMEA 0183 connection only allows depth, temperature, and speed information to be shared with NMEA 2000 connectors or cables. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to two CANet compatible...
... network. 2. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is needed, add an extension to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions A standard NMEA 0183 connection only allows depth, temperature, and speed information to be shared with NMEA 2000 connectors or cables. NOTE: To use a drop cable up to two CANet compatible...
Installation Instructions
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... the signal improves. 3. diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with a clear view of the boat. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526...
... the signal improves. 3. diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with a clear view of the boat. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526...
Quick Reference Guide
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... on the Navigation chart and press SELECT. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Create a Waypoint Editing or Deleting a Waypoint To edit an existing waypoint: 1. Select Go To. Select Back to save the new location. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to use the map pointer ( ) to...
... on the Navigation chart and press SELECT. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Create a Waypoint Editing or Deleting a Waypoint To edit an existing waypoint: 1. Select Go To. Select Back to save the new location. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to use the map pointer ( ) to...
Quick Reference Guide
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... mark a waypoint. To edit a route: 1. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Navigation chart. If you select Use Chart, use the map pointer ( ) to access additional settings and configuration options; Repeat until the route is cleared; Select Edit Route. Turning the Unit On or Off To turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. To turn off ; When the unit acquires satellite signals...
... mark a waypoint. To edit a route: 1. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Navigation chart. If you select Use Chart, use the map pointer ( ) to access additional settings and configuration options; Repeat until the route is cleared; Select Edit Route. Turning the Unit On or Off To turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. To turn off ; When the unit acquires satellite signals...
Owner's Manual
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... Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 21 Automatic Identification System 22 Where To 27 Navigating to a Destination 27 Creating and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 Viewing Tide-station Information 36 Viewing Current Information 36 Viewing User Data 37 Viewing Other Vessels 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 21 Automatic Identification System 22 Where To 27 Navigating to a Destination 27 Creating and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 Viewing Tide-station Information 36 Viewing Current Information 36 Viewing User Data 37 Viewing Other Vessels 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . From the Home screen select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. Viewing System Information You can view the software version, the basemap version, supplemental map information (if applicable), the unit ID number, and your XM® WX Satellite Weather® Radio ID (if...
... from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . From the Home screen select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. Viewing System Information You can view the software version, the basemap version, supplemental map information (if applicable), the unit ID number, and your XM® WX Satellite Weather® Radio ID (if...
Owner's Manual
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... waypoint information and the Navigation chart. Where To? Select the waypoint attribute you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) 3. To view a list of all waypoints: From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select Move. 5. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 29 To move . To mark your present location...
... waypoint information and the Navigation chart. Where To? Select the waypoint attribute you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) 3. To view a list of all waypoints: From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select Move. 5. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 29 To move . To mark your present location...
Owner's Manual
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... the turns enable efficient travel . 9. Proceed to step 9. • If the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory, select MENU > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation. Serial Port 2 (if supported)-configures the input/output format for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, 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...
... the turns enable efficient travel . 9. Proceed to step 9. • If the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory, select MENU > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation. Serial Port 2 (if supported)-configures the input/output format for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, 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...
Owner's Manual
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... NMEA output. • Waypoint IDs-determine how the unit identifies waypoint identifiers (Names or Numbers). Specify alarm information. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin). 3. NMEA 2000 Devices-lists the NMEA 2000 devices on or off . Only the GPSMAP 430/440/530/540/535/545 (including "s" models) are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s CANet Devices-lists the CANet devices on your network. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms...
... NMEA output. • Waypoint IDs-determine how the unit identifies waypoint identifiers (Names or Numbers). Specify alarm information. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin). 3. NMEA 2000 Devices-lists the NMEA 2000 devices on or off . Only the GPSMAP 430/440/530/540/535/545 (including "s" models) are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s CANet Devices-lists the CANet devices on your network. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms...
Owner's Manual
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... weather information (page 60). 1. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. Use the Rocker to enter the measured distance from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 To receive fuel-level information, your boat, from the transducer location to the water line or to the keel of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. Configuring the Chartplotter...
... weather information (page 60). 1. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to the water line (transducer installed on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. Use the Rocker to enter the measured distance from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 To receive fuel-level information, your boat, from the transducer location to the water line or to the keel of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. Configuring the Chartplotter...
Owner's Manual
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... chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from the radio. When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your Garmin VHF radio. Quickly set up and send individual routine call . When you to navigate to your GPS position 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...
... chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from the radio. When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your Garmin VHF radio. Quickly set up and send individual routine call . When you to navigate to your GPS position 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...
Owner's Manual
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... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Complete one of a vessel on the Navigation chart at the position sent with the call list. Select Clear Report to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. Use the Rocker to change the line color. Select Review to toggle it replaces the first call in the DSC List and marks the position of the following: • Select Call with Radio to set up to set a waypoint at the time the DSC...
... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Complete one of a vessel on the Navigation chart at the position sent with the call list. Select Clear Report to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. Use the Rocker to change the line color. Select Review to toggle it replaces the first call in the DSC List and marks the position of the following: • Select Call with Radio to set up to set a waypoint at the time the DSC...
Owner's Manual
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... a Garmin autopilot system connected to the network, your radio is tracking the position of position reports: 1. For information on placing distress calls from the Chartplotter When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you activate navigation to a manoverboard location, the radio displays the Distress Call page to initiate a man-overboard distress call. 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...
... a Garmin autopilot system connected to the network, your radio is tracking the position of position reports: 1. For information on placing distress calls from the Chartplotter When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you activate navigation to a manoverboard location, the radio displays the Distress Call page to initiate a man-overboard distress call. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000-compatible radio, you connect your chartplotter configured to show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for every vessel. Select the number of hours to edit the line color. To turn trails off for tracked vessels are displayed. From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC Trails. 2. To show tracked vessels on which you select 4 Hours, all trail points (less than four hours old) for tracked vessels: 1. To change...
... your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000-compatible radio, you connect your chartplotter configured to show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for every vessel. Select the number of hours to edit the line color. To turn trails off for tracked vessels are displayed. From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC Trails. 2. To show tracked vessels on which you select 4 Hours, all trail points (less than four hours old) for tracked vessels: 1. To change...
Owner's Manual
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...'t Read User Card-error reading card; Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on-screen message system to alert you to provide a valid speed. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Decrease the input voltage to acknowledge the message. Can't Unlock Maps-data on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. remove and reinsert. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the...
...'t Read User Card-error reading card; Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on-screen message system to alert you to provide a valid speed. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Decrease the input voltage to acknowledge the message. Can't Unlock Maps-data on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. remove and reinsert. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the...
Owner's Manual
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... deleted to a route. If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is set to needs a software update. Warning: Auto-guidance route starting and ending positions were moved because of points or create a second route. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 73 Track Truncated-a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory. Route Truncated-an uploaded route from another device has more track points, you were connected to clear the track Appendix log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power. Track...
... deleted to a route. If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is set to needs a software update. Warning: Auto-guidance route starting and ending positions were moved because of points or create a second route. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 73 Track Truncated-a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory. Route Truncated-an uploaded route from another device has more track points, you were connected to clear the track Appendix log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power. Track...
Owner's Manual
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... data 39 backlight, adjusting 4 Beeper/Display 41 BlueChart g2 Vision using 33-37 bottom lock 54 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 48 Chart/Sonar screen using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 14 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 74 Clear User Data 37 collision alarm 26, 49 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 53 Communications 44 Compass 34 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 36 customizing chart settings 12 D dashboard 34 Data Bars fish...
... data 39 backlight, adjusting 4 Beeper/Display 41 BlueChart g2 Vision using 33-37 bottom lock 54 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 48 Chart/Sonar screen using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 14 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 74 Clear User Data 37 collision alarm 26, 49 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 53 Communications 44 Compass 34 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 36 customizing chart settings 12 D dashboard 34 Data Bars fish...
