Installation Instructions
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... Before installing your chartplotter. Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430/430x/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...feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. If any parts are ...
... Before installing your chartplotter. Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430/430x/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...feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. If any parts are ...
Installation Instructions
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...the short knob. The temperature range for easy access to the keypad on page 10 to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is snug. 3. You will need the following when selecting a location to the console or overhead. you turn ...viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Using the swivel base as you operate your boat. • The location allows for the chartplotter is strong enough to support the weight of the chartplotter with countersunk heads, you use an optional flush ...
...the short knob. The temperature range for easy access to the keypad on page 10 to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is snug. 3. You will need the following when selecting a location to the console or overhead. you turn ...viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Using the swivel base as you operate your boat. • The location allows for the chartplotter is strong enough to support the weight of the chartplotter with countersunk heads, you use an optional flush ...
Installation Instructions
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...clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Be sure you choose to sonar-capable chartplotters. cable clamps (2) G - Cable tie, 5.6 in . On twin-...single-drive boats. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on page 1 to determine if your sonar to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. H 4. Place the remaining 5...
...clean (non-turbulent) water for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Be sure you choose to sonar-capable chartplotters. cable clamps (2) G - Cable tie, 5.6 in . On twin-...single-drive boats. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on page 1 to determine if your sonar to getting the best performance from your Garmin dealer. screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. H 4. Place the remaining 5...
Installation Instructions
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...pointed end of the transom. 6. Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of the transom approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) on fiberglass hulls or... (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp is on plane at the selected transom location. Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Position the mount gasket on the transducer mount. Trim off the excess if necessary. Adjust the transducer assembly to be...
...pointed end of the transom. 6. Make sure the transducer is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of the transom approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) on fiberglass hulls or... (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp is on plane at the selected transom location. Adjust the transducer assembly to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Position the mount gasket on the transducer mount. Trim off the excess if necessary. Adjust the transducer assembly to be...
Installation Instructions
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... 1 kW transducer. 1 kW transducers are unsure whether your boat manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with sealant to the motor shaft. If you are specifically designed to work out.... You can be necessary. If the sonar performance is equipped with water or light mineral oil. 3. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can , as shown in . (9.53 mm) thick when using a 500 W ...
... 1 kW transducer. 1 kW transducers are unsure whether your boat manufacturer if you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with sealant to the motor shaft. If you are specifically designed to work out.... You can be necessary. If the sonar performance is equipped with water or light mineral oil. 3. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can , as shown in . (9.53 mm) thick when using a 500 W ...
Installation Instructions
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...*. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. or ground) wire to a transducer. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage terminal...
...*. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. or ground) wire to a transducer. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage terminal...
Installation Instructions
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... a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be attached together or on the same terminal as the NMEA 0183 ground on page 10 for more information. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an... Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can connect the GPSMAP device to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as...
... a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be attached together or on the same terminal as the NMEA 0183 ground on page 10 for more information. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an... Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can connect the GPSMAP device to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as...
Installation Instructions
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...2000 network. 2. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. Add a T-connector (not included) ...) Existing NMEA 2000 network Connecting a NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network To connect a NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter to your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. If you need a NMEA ...
...2000 network. 2. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. Add a T-connector (not included) ...) Existing NMEA 2000 network Connecting a NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network To connect a NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter to your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. If you need a NMEA ...
Installation Instructions
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... (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 the first time, press and hold the POWER key until the chartplotter beeps and turns on the back of your chartplotter. Do not leave your boat in the water...
... (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 the first time, press and hold the POWER key until the chartplotter beeps and turns on the back of your chartplotter. Do not leave your boat in the water...
Installation Instructions
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..., Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - 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 Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak); Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive...
..., Rapid Update COG/SOG Rapid Update GNSS - 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 Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak); Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive...
Owner's Manual
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...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........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position Tracking 65 Placing an Individual Routine ...
...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........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position Tracking 65 Placing an Individual Routine ...
Owner's Manual
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...cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to eject it from the chartplotter. The SD card slot is located on Simulator mode: 1. Press the card in until it to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. ... procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to purchase additional map data information. Select Setup to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You may need this information to update the system software or to cancel. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision...
...cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to eject it from the chartplotter. The SD card slot is located on Simulator mode: 1. Press the card in until it to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. ... procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to purchase additional map data information. Select Setup to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You may need this information to update the system software or to cancel. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision...
Owner's Manual
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... only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marine services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with enhanced bottom ... navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for offshore deep-sea fishing. •...
... only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marine services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with enhanced bottom ... navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in detailed map of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for offshore deep-sea fishing. •...
Owner's Manual
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... information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on the cruising data bar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off . Select Auto to turn...
... information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on the cruising data bar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off . Select Auto to turn...
Owner's Manual
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...(VMG) data bar on or off. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is on. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Select Wind to provide the current heading...), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Wind VMG appears under these conditions: • The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when you are ...
...(VMG) data bar on or off. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is on. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Select Wind to provide the current heading...), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Wind VMG appears under these conditions: • The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when you are ...
Owner's Manual
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... up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. The heading line appears vertically if shown. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Detail-adjusts the amount of the weather options will be displayed on the Rocker to Off, none of detail... Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Weather-sets up . The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to increase map detail.
... up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. The heading line appears vertically if shown. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Detail-adjusts the amount of the weather options will be displayed on the Rocker to Off, none of detail... Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Weather-sets up . The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to increase map detail.
Owner's Manual
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...-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to a weather module and you have been saved. This setting also affects routes (Route To...Radar-turns the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to provide distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of the course line... harbors or anchorages. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Other Vessels-view information about other vessels.
...-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to a weather module and you have been saved. This setting also affects routes (Route To...Radar-turns the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is beneficial when trying to provide distance measurement. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of the course line... harbors or anchorages. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Other Vessels-view information about other vessels.
Owner's Manual
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... beacons, lights, and obstructions: 1. Weather Radar-turn the display of the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on page 9. The On setting indicates shallow water and land with a color scale. When... options related to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, and Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is very shallow water. To view details about the navaid.
... beacons, lights, and obstructions: 1. Weather Radar-turn the display of the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on page 9. The On setting indicates shallow water and land with a color scale. When... options related to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, and Data Bars, see "Navigation Chart Menu" on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is very shallow water. To view details about the navaid.
Owner's Manual
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...off . Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off . Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Data Bars-shows or hides cruising, navigation, fishing... (Guide To). • Weather Radar-turns the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to provide distance measurement. Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides...
...off . Using Charts Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off . Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Data Bars-shows or hides cruising, navigation, fishing... (Guide To). • Weather Radar-turns the display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to provide distance measurement. Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides...
Owner's Manual
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... MMSI, speed, and direction of the target. If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost , a message banner appears. Target is lost . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 If you to it indicates the location and the heading of the vessel appear beneath the target, if the... while an alarm sounds and a message banner appears. Target is lost, a message banner appears. When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range, that are equipped with a red line attached to area traffic. If the AIS...
... MMSI, speed, and direction of the target. If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost , a message banner appears. Target is lost . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 If you to it indicates the location and the heading of the vessel appear beneath the target, if the... while an alarm sounds and a message banner appears. Target is lost, a message banner appears. When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range, that are equipped with a red line attached to area traffic. If the AIS...