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... important information. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. 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 ... Information guide in each section. B Printed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Connect the chartplotter to the following instructions. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in Taiwan Before installing your Garmin dealer immediately. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear ...
... important information. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. 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 ... Information guide in each section. B Printed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Connect the chartplotter to the following instructions. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in Taiwan Before installing your Garmin dealer immediately. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear ...
Installation Instructions
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...the cables. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Surface-Mounting the Chartplotter Use the included bracket to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. Using the swivel base as you marked. Secure the swivel base with three...onto a bracket (included) that secure the bracket to the compass-safe distance table on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for the routing and connection of the chartplotter and protect ...
...the cables. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Surface-Mounting the Chartplotter Use the included bracket to avoid interference with your local Garmin dealer. Using the swivel base as you marked. Secure the swivel base with three...onto a bracket (included) that secure the bracket to the compass-safe distance table on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your magnetic compass. • The location allows room for the routing and connection of the chartplotter and protect ...
Installation Instructions
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...(2) G - rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cable tie, 5.6 in . The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine installer. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. DO...installation on the boat. The transducer can cause cavitation that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from your warranty. NOTE: The ...
...(2) G - rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cable tie, 5.6 in . The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine installer. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. DO...installation on the boat. The transducer can cause cavitation that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from your warranty. NOTE: The ...
Installation Instructions
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... The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in the path of the transom. 6. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Mounting a Transducer on plane at 1 in use, making sure the gasket is recommended instead of the mount. Mount the ...The transducer can cause cavitation that it is parallel with the bottom when in . (25 mm) from the point of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Drill 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes approximately 1 in . (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp is aligned properly....
... The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in the path of the transom. 6. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Mounting a Transducer on plane at 1 in use, making sure the gasket is recommended instead of the mount. Mount the ...The transducer can cause cavitation that it is parallel with the bottom when in . (25 mm) from the point of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Drill 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes approximately 1 in . (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp is aligned properly....
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.... To test the location: 1. Place the transducer in place, and allow you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. Contact your boat manufacturer if ...another location must not be necessary. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. If you are specifically designed to the motor shaft. Build a dam using a temperature-sensing transducer, the...
.... To test the location: 1. Place the transducer in place, and allow you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. Contact your boat manufacturer if ...another location must not be necessary. Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer: 1. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using this method. If you are specifically designed to the motor shaft. Build a dam using a temperature-sensing transducer, the...
Installation Instructions
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... block. For information on connecting to an unused holder on the power wire of the System Specifications on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. Installing the Wiring ... as shown on connecting to be able to wire the harness to a NMEA 0183- Connecting the Wiring Harness to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the chartplotter. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Fuse Block...
... block. For information on connecting to an unused holder on the power wire of the System Specifications on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. Installing the Wiring ... as shown on connecting to be able to wire the harness to a NMEA 0183- Connecting the Wiring Harness to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the chartplotter. To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 23A 3. Fuse Block...
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For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for wire identification. 2. 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. Refer to the wiring...0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Set the serial port(s) on page 10 for connecting...
For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for wire identification. 2. 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. Refer to the wiring...0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Set the serial port(s) on page 10 for connecting...
Installation Instructions
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... is needed, add an extension to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is CANet compatible. You can receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you want to your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. If you disconnected. 3. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on page 1 to...
... is needed, add an extension to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is CANet compatible. You can receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you want to your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. If you disconnected. 3. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on page 1 to...
Installation Instructions
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... 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...screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . Every connector on the back of the water. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. You cannot get a depth or...
... 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...screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . Every connector on the back of the water. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter Use the diagrams below the water line. You cannot get a depth or...
Installation Instructions
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...16.3 × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . Case: Fully ... to a different location. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 320 ...view of 4,096 colors. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in small increments. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the ...
...16.3 × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in . GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . Case: Fully ... to a different location. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 320 ...view of 4,096 colors. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in small increments. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the ...
Installation Instructions
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...) - Command/Request/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.) Dual Frequency, 500...Pressure NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, 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...
...) - Command/Request/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.) Dual Frequency, 500...Pressure NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, 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...
Quick Reference Guide
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...or Man Overboard (MOB) To mark your search criteria. Select the waypoint or the MOB you want to It To begin navigating: 1. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to delete. 3. Use the map pointer ( ) to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the Navigation chart: 1. From the .... Press SELECT. 4. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Select the waypoint you want to designate the waypoint as an MOB: 1. Select the waypoint attribute you want to...
...or Man Overboard (MOB) To mark your search criteria. Select the waypoint or the MOB you want to It To begin navigating: 1. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to delete. 3. Use the map pointer ( ) to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the Navigation chart: 1. From the .... Press SELECT. 4. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Select the waypoint you want to designate the waypoint as an MOB: 1. Select the waypoint attribute you want to...
Owner's Manual
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... page 50. • Alarms and Messages: page 71. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation .... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips...
... page 50. • Alarms and Messages: page 71. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation .... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 ...
...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 ...
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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...completing our online registration today. Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product... click Contact Support for your unit. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Hg - Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in a safe place. In the USA...
...completing our online registration today. Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product... click Contact Support for your unit. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Hg - Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in a safe place. In the USA...
Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview Getting Started GPSMAP 536/546 NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 531 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 546 shown
Unit Overview Getting Started GPSMAP 536/546 NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 531 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 546 shown
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430x/440x GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430x/440x GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...to use for location readings. Position Format-specify the coordinate system to display on .) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you must configure the initial settings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Welcome-select OK. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to a serial port, specify which ports are connected.... NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. AIS Receiver (is not available if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or...
...to use for location readings. Position Format-specify the coordinate system to display on .) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you must configure the initial settings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Welcome-select OK. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to a serial port, specify which ports are connected.... NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. AIS Receiver (is not available if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or...