Installation Instructions
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... 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if...
... 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if...
Installation Instructions
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...console or overhead. For more information on the mounting bracket: 1. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Adjust the chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob ...in storage or operating conditions) may damage the swivel base. 4. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You will need the following when selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: • The location provides optimal viewing as a template, ...
...console or overhead. For more information on the mounting bracket: 1. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer. Adjust the chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob ...in storage or operating conditions) may damage the swivel base. 4. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You will need the following when selecting a location to mount your chartplotter: • The location provides optimal viewing as a template, ...
Installation Instructions
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...Garmin dealer. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are provided in clean (non-turbulent) water for optimal performance. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Installing...contain installation instructions for optimal performance: • For your sonar-capable chartplotter. The transducer must be located in . Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in . (4) J - Some transducers might be installed by a professional marine installer. ...
...Garmin dealer. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are provided in clean (non-turbulent) water for optimal performance. Slide the C transducer into the transducer at the same time. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Installing...contain installation instructions for optimal performance: • For your sonar-capable chartplotter. The transducer must be located in . Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in . (4) J - Some transducers might be installed by a professional marine installer. ...
Installation Instructions
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...large cable tie through until tight. Drill 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes approximately 1 in the path of the propeller. Apply marine sealant to prevent water from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the trolling motor. 4. Attach... it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below water level when the boat is recommended instead of the plastic cable tie. ...
...large cable tie through until tight. Drill 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes approximately 1 in the path of the propeller. Apply marine sealant to prevent water from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the trolling motor. 4. Attach... it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below water level when the boat is recommended instead of the plastic cable tie. ...
Installation Instructions
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... are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with epoxy inside a fiberglass hull. NOTE: A solid fiberglass hull can be no more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using a 500 W transducer, and no core. When installing a transducer, consider the following illustration. 2. To... to hold it to avoid accumulating debris. If you are unsure. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can Weight the transducer to the motor shaft. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
... are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with epoxy inside a fiberglass hull. NOTE: A solid fiberglass hull can be no more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using a 500 W transducer, and no core. When installing a transducer, consider the following illustration. 2. To... to hold it to avoid accumulating debris. If you are unsure. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can Weight the transducer to the motor shaft. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
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...the chartplotter. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the System Specifications on connecting to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in -line fuse holder on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring ... the transducer cable, because this can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Connect the black (- Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Do not exceed this voltage because this voids your boat has an electrical system, you might be able to wire the harness...
...the chartplotter. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the System Specifications on connecting to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in -line fuse holder on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring ... the transducer cable, because this can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Connect the black (- Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Do not exceed this voltage because this voids your boat has an electrical system, you might be able to wire the harness...
Installation Instructions
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...the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be wired for more information. Refer to the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and...higher-voltage power sources. Refer to 100 mA. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Refer to the wiring diagram for wire identification. 2. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. The alarm circuit ...
...the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be wired for more information. Refer to the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and...higher-voltage power sources. Refer to 100 mA. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Refer to the wiring diagram for wire identification. 2. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. The alarm circuit ...
Installation Instructions
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... backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you can on your chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can view and control the same... full sonar readings, including Ultrascroll™, so you can receive sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA...
... backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you can on your chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can view and control the same... full sonar readings, including Ultrascroll™, so you can receive sonar information from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA...
Installation Instructions
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... 545 ➋➊ 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 your boat in the water for an extended period... any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
... 545 ➋➊ 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 your boat in the water for an extended period... any screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
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...signal improves. 3. Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to eliminate the degradation. 4. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the...GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar signal suddenly is severely degraded, note the speed at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Begin testing the installation at greater risk of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP...
...signal improves. 3. Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to eliminate the degradation. 4. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the...GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar signal suddenly is severely degraded, note the speed at or near the last location where you might take several adjustments to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Begin testing the installation at greater risk of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP...
Installation Instructions
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.../Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - 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.)...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 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904...
.../Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - 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.)...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 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904...
Owner's Manual
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...an SD card reader attached to the network. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on those chartplotters. • Select Merge User Data to transfer data between...Card. 3. Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network. (Refer to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) Only the following : • Select Clone User Data to transfer waypoints, routes...compatible, select Card instead of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data ...
...an SD card reader attached to the network. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on those chartplotters. • Select Merge User Data to transfer data between...Card. 3. Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network. (Refer to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) Only the following : • Select Clone User Data to transfer waypoints, routes...compatible, select Card instead of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data ...
Owner's Manual
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... OF THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the Services. LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY a) DISCLAIMERS...GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s To connect one of supported NMEA 2000 PGN numbers, see the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions. Appendix NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed...
... OF THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the Services. LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY a) DISCLAIMERS...GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s To connect one of supported NMEA 2000 PGN numbers, see the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions. Appendix NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed...