Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... bolts and secure them with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit.
... bolts and secure them with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit.
Installation Instructions
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...To install and use your chartplotter. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Before installing your Garmin dealer immediately. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, ...6). 5. 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 ...
...To install and use your chartplotter. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Before installing your Garmin dealer immediately. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, ...6). 5. 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 ...
Installation Instructions
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...the boat as the following transducer installation procedures are provided in . If you have the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Be sure you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are only ... for optimal performance: • For your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed ...
...the boat as the following transducer installation procedures are provided in . If you have the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Be sure you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are only ... for optimal performance: • For your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be installed by a professional marine installer. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed ...
Installation Instructions
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... one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the mount. With the ridges of the band facing up, slide the large cable tie through the fastener hole on the transducer mount. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Place the first... cable clamp (F) on plane at high speed. Position the transducer so that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2....
... one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the mount. With the ridges of the band facing up, slide the large cable tie through the fastener hole on the transducer mount. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Place the first... cable clamp (F) on plane at high speed. Position the transducer so that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2....
Installation Instructions
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...equipped with no core. For a transducer to the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill the test device with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models ...sources of clean (non-turbulent) water at the bottom, weighted down. This type of the transducer mount with water or a light mineral oil. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You can fill the forward-facing portion (except the cable...
...equipped with no core. For a transducer to the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill the test device with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models ...sources of clean (non-turbulent) water at the bottom, weighted down. This type of the transducer mount with water or a light mineral oil. Set the device for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions You can fill the forward-facing portion (except the cable...
Installation Instructions
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... the warranty. Refer to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. The wiring harness does not connect to Power 1. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network. Connect the red (+...out) NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if applicable) Accessory 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*. Connect the black...
... the warranty. Refer to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. The wiring harness does not connect to Power 1. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network. Connect the red (+...out) NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if applicable) Accessory 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*. Connect the black...
Installation Instructions
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... the water. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to work properly. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is listed for the first time, press and hold the POWER key until ...10123; ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 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 ...
... the water. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to work properly. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is listed for the first time, press and hold the POWER key until ...10123; ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 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 ...
Installation Instructions
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...receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer... brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the sonar signal suddenly is at which the signal was turned off. below the transom of the transducer, make the adjustments in both directions to...
...receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer... brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the sonar signal suddenly is at which the signal was turned off. below the transom of the transducer, make the adjustments in both directions to...
Installation Instructions
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...by the GPSMAP 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak); Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List...transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual 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 GPSMAP...
...by the GPSMAP 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak); Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List...transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual 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 GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual
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...and sonar in a split screen (page 22). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to access all other vessels (page 36). ...use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57). Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints ... by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
...and sonar in a split screen (page 22). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to access all other vessels (page 36). ...use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57). Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints ... by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... and Water Speed data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot ...on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route...settings (page 12). Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a...
... and Water Speed data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot ...on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route...settings (page 12). Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a...
Owner's Manual
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...on or off to adjust the view. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Use the Range keys to provide distance measurement. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish Symbols (only available if sonar ...eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to a weather module and you have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Suspended targets ...
...on or off to adjust the view. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Use the Range keys to provide distance measurement. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish Symbols (only available if sonar ...eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to a weather module and you have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Suspended targets ...
Owner's Manual
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Use the Chart/Sonar screen to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS)... Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar-capable unit with a transducer attached. Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. The "Where To...red, and a message appears informing you to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time.
Use the Chart/Sonar screen to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS)... Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar-capable unit with a transducer attached. Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. The "Where To...red, and a message appears informing you to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time.
Owner's Manual
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...Backlight to view depth and water temperature information. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS...system events. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to brighten or darken the backlight. The...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When On is lost. Simulator-turn Auto Power On or Off. Configuring Units of Measure To change general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. A Garmin...
...Backlight to view depth and water temperature information. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS...system events. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in Europe) on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to brighten or darken the backlight. The...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When On is lost. Simulator-turn Auto Power On or Off. Configuring Units of Measure To change general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. A Garmin...
Owner's Manual
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GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to change the time or distance. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Off Course-set an ...> Navigation. Deep Water-set an alarm to view depth and water temperature information.. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have Activation set an alarm to sound when you want arrival alarms to sound ... to arrival. • Change Time/Change Distance-if you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Arrival-set the number of minutes before arrival that the...
GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to change the time or distance. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Off Course-set an ...> Navigation. Deep Water-set an alarm to view depth and water temperature information.. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have Activation set an alarm to sound when you want arrival alarms to sound ... to arrival. • Change Time/Change Distance-if you have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Arrival-set the number of minutes before arrival that the...
Owner's Manual
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...transducer to the water line. Enter a positive number to offset for large fish only. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Turn the following alarms on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. NOTE: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin...the bottom of the keel instead of from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can configure your boat, from the transducer location. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as...
...transducer to the water line. Enter a positive number to offset for large fish only. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Turn the following alarms on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. NOTE: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin...the bottom of the keel instead of from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can configure your boat, from the transducer location. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as...
Owner's Manual
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... shows depth at the bottom of the Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the Bottom of the keel. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter The temperature offset compensates for the temperature reading from the water temperature measured... Too Low" message appears. 55 Select Done. 3. Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor or temperature-capable transducer that you do not have a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor, a Garmin Intelliducer, or a temperature-capable transducer to the chartplotter. 2. This is known to accept the number.
... shows depth at the bottom of the Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the Bottom of the keel. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter The temperature offset compensates for the temperature reading from the water temperature measured... Too Low" message appears. 55 Select Done. 3. Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor or temperature-capable transducer that you do not have a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor, a Garmin Intelliducer, or a temperature-capable transducer to the chartplotter. 2. This is known to accept the number.
Owner's Manual
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... When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as a ring that starts at the top and progresses clockwise. The scale indicates what is received at current location Flasher 57 It is organized as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select....) From the Home screen, select Sonar > Flasher. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth of sonar readings Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Water depth at the depth indicated.
... When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as a ring that starts at the top and progresses clockwise. The scale indicates what is received at current location Flasher 57 It is organized as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select....) From the Home screen, select Sonar > Flasher. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth of sonar readings Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Water depth at the depth indicated.
Owner's Manual
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... 50 kHz and the 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen. A 50 kHz frequency graph appears on the... right. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 58 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... 50 kHz and the 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen. Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen. A 50 kHz frequency graph appears on the... right. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 58 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are shown in the top-left as information is received. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log. Temp and depth Time elapsed Temperature... graph scrolls to the left corner. The current temperature and the depth are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of depth readings over time. Press MENU to set... the scale for the log. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Depth Log. Temp Log GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 Understanding the Depth Log Screen The Depth Log screen keeps a ...
...Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are shown in the top-left as information is received. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log. Temp and depth Time elapsed Temperature... graph scrolls to the left corner. The current temperature and the depth are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of depth readings over time. Press MENU to set... the scale for the log. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Depth Log. Temp Log GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 Understanding the Depth Log Screen The Depth Log screen keeps a ...