Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... Figure 2): • Place the unit housing in the recently cut hole in step 2, connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit...
... Figure 2): • Place the unit housing in the recently cut hole in step 2, connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit...
Installation Instructions
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.../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 No No No Sonar "s" version ..., seek the assistance of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in each section. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Test the installation (page...
.../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 No No No Sonar "s" version ..., seek the assistance of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in each section. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Test the installation (page...
Installation Instructions
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... washer. H 4. On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives, if possible. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in . (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - screw. Retighten the transducer after installation on the boat. Proper transducer installation is capable of the 10-32 ×...
... washer. H 4. On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives, if possible. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in . (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - screw. Retighten the transducer after installation on the boat. Proper transducer installation is capable of the 10-32 ×...
Installation Instructions
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... with the bottom. 4. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Adjust the transducer assembly to be aligned parallel with the bottom. See page 9. notice: For cold water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in. (100-125.... Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to prevent water from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) below water level when the boat is on the curved top of ...
... with the bottom. 4. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Adjust the transducer assembly to be aligned parallel with the bottom. See page 9. notice: For cold water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in. (100-125.... Notice: Avoid routing the cable close to prevent water from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Do not mount the transducer directly in . (9.5 mm) below water level when the boat is on the curved top of ...
Installation Instructions
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.... NOTE: A solid fiberglass hull can be secured with water or light mineral oil. 3. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with water or a light mineral oil. To test the location: 1. PVC pipe or a can... (shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be no more than 1 in place. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If using a 500 W transducer, and no core. Weight the transducer in . (6 mm) tall. Place the transducer in the cable to use a higher gain setting. Notice: Leave some slack in the epoxy,...
.... NOTE: A solid fiberglass hull can be secured with water or light mineral oil. 3. If you are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with non "s" models compatible with water or a light mineral oil. To test the location: 1. PVC pipe or a can... (shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be no more than 1 in place. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions If using a 500 W transducer, and no core. Weight the transducer in . (6 mm) tall. Place the transducer in the cable to use a higher gain setting. Notice: Leave some slack in the epoxy,...
Installation Instructions
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...voltage power sources. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or ground) wire to a transducer. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H... on page 10 for normal operation of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The other wires do not have to be able to...
...voltage power sources. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 2000 network. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. or ground) wire to a transducer. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H... on page 10 for normal operation of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The other wires do not have to be able to...
Installation Instructions
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... signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and ...10122; 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 ...
... signal from the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and ...10122; 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 ...
Installation Instructions
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...GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the sonar appears to a different location. GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . Placing the transducer.... Caution: When adjusting the depth of the boat. Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to eliminate the degradation. 4. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W × H × D: 5.7 × 5.0 . × 3.0 in. (14.5 ×...
...GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the sonar appears to a different location. GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . If the sonar signal suddenly is lost . Placing the transducer.... Caution: When adjusting the depth of the boat. Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to eliminate the degradation. 4. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W × H × D: 5.7 × 5.0 . × 3.0 in. (14.5 ×...
Installation Instructions
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...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...: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000...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...
...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...: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000...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...
Owner's Manual
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... MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to view... a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: Mariner's Eye...
... MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to view... a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: Mariner's Eye...
Owner's Manual
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...standards for USA and international charts. 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 device capable of...Depth, Water Temperature, 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 soundings (as depicted ...), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
...standards for USA and international charts. 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 device capable of...Depth, Water Temperature, 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 soundings (as depicted ...), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... Note: You must have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to provide distance measurement. Fish Eye 3D Settings To ...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 adjust the view. Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor...
... Note: You must have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to provide distance measurement. Fish Eye 3D Settings To ...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 adjust the view. Safe Depth-adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor...
Owner's Manual
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...Auto Guidance. Select the type of chart on how to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note...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 your boat. The "Where To... for instructions on searching for, and navigating to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. Using Charts ...
...Auto Guidance. Select the type of chart on how to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note...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 your boat. The "Where To... for instructions on searching for, and navigating to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. Using Charts ...
Owner's Manual
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...transducer to Card button is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn Auto Power On or Off. When On is provided as simulated position, speed, and direction. A Garmin... Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). Select Custom to individually define units of time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP... Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or ...troubleshooting tool. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation ...
...transducer to Card button is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn Auto Power On or Off. When On is provided as simulated position, speed, and direction. A Garmin... Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). Select Custom to individually define units of time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP... Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or ...troubleshooting tool. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation ...
Owner's Manual
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... an alarm to view depth and water temperature information.. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Select Off to disable arrival alarms. •...-set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Setting Navigation Alarms To set a navigation alarm from a turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether...
... an alarm to view depth and water temperature information.. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Select Off to disable arrival alarms. •...-set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Setting Navigation Alarms To set a navigation alarm from a turn or destination waypoint. • Type-select whether...
Owner's Manual
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... level. If the transducer is installed at the water line, measure the distance from the transducer location. Enter this value in step 3 as a negative number. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner...from the transducer location to the keel of the boat. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for large fish only. Turn the following alarms on or off: marine, tornado...a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 68). 1. You can configure your chartplotter to compensate for a keel. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. If the transducer is 2°...
... level. If the transducer is installed at the water line, measure the distance from the transducer location. Enter this value in step 3 as a negative number. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner...from the transducer location to the keel of the boat. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for large fish only. Turn the following alarms on or off: marine, tornado...a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 68). 1. You can configure your chartplotter to compensate for a keel. To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. If the transducer is 2°...
Owner's Manual
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... Done to calibrate a speed-sensing device. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the surface. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter The temperature offset compensates for the temperature sensor of your transducer. Enter the temperature offset calculated in step... measure water temperature. 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.
... Done to calibrate a speed-sensing device. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the surface. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter The temperature offset compensates for the temperature sensor of your transducer. Enter the temperature offset calculated in step... measure water temperature. 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.
Owner's Manual
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... transducer's sonar readings. It is beneath your boat. The scale indicates what is organized as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to display sonar information on the ring when it is received at...Speed Suspended targets Range Using Sonar Understanding the Flasher Screen (GPSMAP 431s/531s/536s only) Use the Flasher screen to view a full-screen graph of sonar readings Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Water depth at the ...
... transducer's sonar readings. It is beneath your boat. The scale indicates what is organized as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to display sonar information on the ring when it is received at...Speed Suspended targets Range Using Sonar Understanding the Flasher Screen (GPSMAP 431s/531s/536s only) Use the Flasher screen to view a full-screen graph of sonar readings Transducer frequency or beam width Full Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Water depth at the ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. A 200 kHz frequency graph appears... on the same screen. Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view ...
...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 From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. A 200 kHz frequency graph appears... on the same screen. Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view ...
Owner's Manual
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...shown in the top-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. Temp and depth Time...appears along the right side, and the time elapsed appears along the bottom. The present depth is received. Press MENU to set the duration and the scale for the log. From the Home screen, select... Sonar > Depth Log. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log. Temp Log GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 The graph scrolls to set the duration and the scale for the...
...shown in the top-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. Temp and depth Time...appears along the right side, and the time elapsed appears along the bottom. The present depth is received. Press MENU to set the duration and the scale for the log. From the Home screen, select... Sonar > Depth Log. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log. Temp Log GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 The graph scrolls to set the duration and the scale for the...