Quick Reference Guide
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... Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on or off the unit, press and hold to highlight your track. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker. Select Backlight. 3. Day Mode Night Mode Using the Keypad POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold... a Signal See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for additional documentation and information. Choose the location of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to undo the last turn and press SELECT. The track memory is complete. 5. Select MENU ...
... Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on or off the unit, press and hold to highlight your track. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker. Select Backlight. 3. Day Mode Night Mode Using the Keypad POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold... a Signal See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for additional documentation and information. Choose the location of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to undo the last turn and press SELECT. The track memory is complete. 5. Select MENU ...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only March 2012 190-01074-02 Rev. Test the installation (page 9). C ...and installation requirements of the drilling or cutting surface. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3.
... 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 only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only "s" version only March 2012 190-01074-02 Rev. Test the installation (page 9). C ...and installation requirements of the drilling or cutting surface. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3.
Installation Instructions
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... the transducer in locations where it might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing. • Do not mount the transducer in the path of using sonar. screw (1) F - 1/4 in . (4) J - Cable tie, 5.6 in . Cutting the transducer cable voids your chartplotter is capable of the propeller on the 10-32 ... with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Route the power/data cable toward the back of the boat and damage the propeller. Install the 10-32 locknut (C)...
... the transducer in locations where it might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing. • Do not mount the transducer in the path of using sonar. screw (1) F - 1/4 in . (4) J - Cable tie, 5.6 in . Cutting the transducer cable voids your chartplotter is capable of the propeller on the 10-32 ... with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Route the power/data cable toward the back of the boat and damage the propeller. Install the 10-32 locknut (C)...
Installation Instructions
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... temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Temporarily seal the test device to avoid accumulating debris. 6. Route the transducer cable to the motor shaft. If the sonar performance is equipped with a pre-located pocket, contact your boat manufacturer if you to electrical wires or other sources of clean (non-turbulent) water at...
... temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. Temporarily seal the test device to avoid accumulating debris. 6. Route the transducer cable to the motor shaft. If the sonar performance is equipped with a pre-located pocket, contact your boat manufacturer if you to electrical wires or other sources of clean (non-turbulent) water at...
Installation Instructions
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.... Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can on your compatible chartplotter(s) as you can receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you will need to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Using the CANet optimizes the...
.... Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can on your compatible chartplotter(s) as you can receive sonar information from the backbone nearest to the location where you will need to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Using the CANet optimizes the...
Installation Instructions
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.... Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water to work properly. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be in the diagrams, but every possible connector type is out of the chartplotter may not be used...
.... Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water to work properly. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be in the diagrams, but every possible connector type is out of the chartplotter may not be used...
Installation Instructions
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... with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels. Return the boat to the speed at which the signal was turned off. below the transom of the sonar. Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W × H × D: 5.7 × 5.0 . × 3.0 in. (14.5 × 12.7 × 7.6 cm) 500 Series: W × H × D: 5.9 ..., 320 × 234 pixels. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the sonar appears to see if the signal improves. 3. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was...
... with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels. Return the boat to the speed at which the signal was turned off. below the transom of the sonar. Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 400 Series: W × H × D: 5.7 × 5.0 . × 3.0 in. (14.5 × 12.7 × 7.6 cm) 500 Series: W × H × D: 5.9 ..., 320 × 234 pixels. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. If the sonar appears to see if the signal improves. 3. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was...
Installation Instructions
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.../546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak); Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), 80/200 kHz (dual beam) Depth: 2,500 ft. (762 m) (1 kW), 1,500 ft (457 m) (dual ... 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 128259 128267 129025 129026 129029 129283 129284 129285 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual Pressure ...
.../546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak); Communication NMEA 2000 PGN Information (Only Applicable to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), 80/200 kHz (dual beam) Depth: 2,500 ft. (762 m) (1 kW), 1,500 ft (457 m) (dual ... 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 127250 128259 128267 129025 129026 129029 129283 129284 129285 129539 129540 130306 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Sonar Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are NMEA 2000 certified. 130314 Actual Pressure ...
Owner's Manual
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...; Press and release the Power key to a Destination: page 23. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25. • Configuring System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 69.
...; Press and release the Power key to a Destination: page 23. • Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25. • Configuring System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 69.
Owner's Manual
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...Viewing Aerial Photos 19 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 20 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Where To 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks 28... Using BlueChart g2 Vision 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 Viewing Information 31 Viewing a Compass 31 Viewing Numbers 31 Viewing Trip Information 32 Viewing and Customizing Fuel Gauges and Engine Gauges...
...Viewing Aerial Photos 19 Animated Tide and Current Indicators 20 Detailed Road and POI Data 21 Using Automatic Guidance 21 Using the Chart/Sonar Screen 22 Where To 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks 28... Using BlueChart g2 Vision 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 Viewing Information 31 Viewing a Compass 31 Viewing Numbers 31 Viewing Trip Information 32 Viewing and Customizing Fuel Gauges and Engine Gauges...
Owner's Manual
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... Viewing System Information 48 Configuring System Settings 48 Configuring Units of Measure 49 Changing the System Language 49 Configuring Navigation Preferences 50 Configuring Communications Settings 51 Setting Alarms 53 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 54 Configuring My Boat 55 Configuring Other Vessels... 58 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 58 Understanding the Depth Log Screen 59 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 59 Setting Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 62 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 62 Adding a DSC Contact 63 Viewing...
... Viewing System Information 48 Configuring System Settings 48 Configuring Units of Measure 49 Changing the System Language 49 Configuring Navigation Preferences 50 Configuring Communications Settings 51 Setting Alarms 53 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 54 Configuring My Boat 55 Configuring Other Vessels... 58 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 58 Understanding the Depth Log Screen 59 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 59 Setting Up Sonar 60 Advanced Sonar Settings 61 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 62 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 62 Adding a DSC Contact 63 Viewing...
Owner's Manual
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... to adjust the brightness. Refer to your boat. AIS Alarm Range-select the distance at which an alarm will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Minimum Safe Depth-select the minimum safe depth for your boat (page 56). Select Yes or No. Press left or right on -screen...
... to adjust the brightness. Refer to your boat. AIS Alarm Range-select the distance at which an alarm will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Minimum Safe Depth-select the minimum safe depth for your boat (page 56). Select Yes or No. Press left or right on -screen...
Owner's Manual
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..., and enter data. RANGE (-/+)-Press to the Home screen. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to adjust the range of the sonar. Press and release the Power key. 2. Select Color Mode. 3. Press and release to zoom in or out on lists. Press to adjust the backlight and...
..., and enter data. RANGE (-/+)-Press to the Home screen. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to adjust the range of the sonar. Press and release the Power key. 2. Select Color Mode. 3. Press and release to zoom in or out on lists. Press to adjust the backlight and...
Owner's Manual
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...charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to ...the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in map...
...charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to ...the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in map...
Owner's Manual
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...-turns the track log on the chart. Using Fishing Charts Use the Fishing chart for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Fish...view of the bottom contours on or off . View-selects a fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). Use the Range keys to receive sonar information. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8)....
...-turns the track log on the chart. Using Fishing Charts Use the Fishing chart for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Fish...view of the bottom contours on or off . View-selects a fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). Use the Range keys to receive sonar information. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 8)....
Owner's Manual
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... Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time.... Select the type of chart on the split screen. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view a ...
... Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time.... Select the type of chart on the split screen. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view a ...
Owner's Manual
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Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data to calculate the barometric pressure trend. Heading-sets the reference used to view depth and water temperature information. Position Format-change the coordinate ...
Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data to calculate the barometric pressure trend. Heading-sets the reference used to view depth and water temperature information. Position Format-change the coordinate ...
Owner's Manual
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... for serial port 1 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with the functionality of the Auto Guidance line. Complete an action: • If ... 51 If you selected Nearest or Farthest in the Auto Guidance line are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for most AIS receivers. Proceed to step 11. • If ...
... for serial port 1 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with the functionality of the Auto Guidance line. Complete an action: • If ... 51 If you selected Nearest or Farthest in the Auto Guidance line are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for most AIS receivers. Proceed to step 11. • If ...
Owner's Manual
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...to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set a sonar alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Note: To configure sonar alarms, you select On, use the Rocker to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value....(or Off). 2. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Fish-set an alarm to sound an alarm when the total amount of the specified symbols. -sounds an alarm for all fish sizes...
...to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set a sonar alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Note: To configure sonar alarms, you select On, use the Rocker to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value....(or Off). 2. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Fish-set an alarm to sound an alarm when the total amount of the specified symbols. -sounds an alarm for all fish sizes...
Owner's Manual
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From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Using Sonar Range GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 57
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Using Sonar Range GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 57
