Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... 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 housing to 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 housing to the...
Installation Instructions
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... for product warnings and other important information. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your Garmin dealer immediately. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. To install and use your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series... always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need the appropriate fasteners, ...
... for product warnings and other important information. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your Garmin dealer immediately. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. To install and use your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series... always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of the drilling or cutting surface. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need the appropriate fasteners, ...
Installation Instructions
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... chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your warranty. Proper transducer installation is too short, extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer. 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 . If the transducer lead is key to sonar-capable chartplotters. Assembling the...
... chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your warranty. Proper transducer installation is too short, extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer. 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 . If the transducer lead is key to sonar-capable chartplotters. Assembling the...
Installation Instructions
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... recommended instead of the cable tie around the bit at high speed. Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the slot on the transducer mount until it is parallel with the bottom when in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to be aligned parallel... with the bottom. The transducer can cause cavitation that it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the band facing ...
... recommended instead of the cable tie around the bit at high speed. Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the slot on the transducer mount until it is parallel with the bottom when in . (9.5 mm) deep. 7. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to be aligned parallel... with the bottom. The transducer can cause cavitation that it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more . (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the band facing ...
Installation Instructions
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... device to work out any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. Build a dam using this method. Place the transducer in . (3 mm) of the transducer with water or a light mineral oil. Professional installation might be secured with water or light mineral oil. 3. If you ...are unsure whether your hull manufacturer. This type of installation can Weight the transducer to electrical wires or other sources of solid fiberglass without air bubbles, laminates, fillers, or dead air space. • The location ...
... device to work out any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. Build a dam using this method. Place the transducer in . (3 mm) of the transducer with water or a light mineral oil. Professional installation might be secured with water or light mineral oil. 3. If you ...are unsure whether your hull manufacturer. This type of installation can Weight the transducer to electrical wires or other sources of solid fiberglass without air bubbles, laminates, fillers, or dead air space. • The location ...
Installation Instructions
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... (in -line fuse holder, or on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to a transducer. NOTE: During a typical installation, use 22 AWG wire. • You can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your warranty.... with compatible devices, see page 8. For instructions on the diagram.) 3. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if...
... (in -line fuse holder, or on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to a transducer. NOTE: During a typical installation, use 22 AWG wire. • You can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your warranty.... with compatible devices, see page 8. For instructions on the diagram.) 3. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in ) > > Green White Orange Yellow CANet L (if applicable) CANet H (if...
Installation Instructions
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...that were added below to help identify the connectors on the back of the water. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of your chartplotter. Every connector on the back of the chartplotter may not be in the water to carry the sonar signal from... the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➊ ➌ ➋ ➊ ➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➊➋ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440...
...that were added below to help identify the connectors on the back of the water. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of your chartplotter. Every connector on the back of the chartplotter may not be in the water to carry the sonar signal from... the sounder, the transducer must be used for all installations. ➋ ➊ ➌ ➋ ➊ ➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➊➋ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440...
Installation Instructions
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... 320 × 240 pixels. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. diagonal (10.6 cm), ... improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit is severely degraded, note the speed at which this occurs. 2. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of striking underwater objects. Return the boat to a different location. Make moderate turns in . ...
... 320 × 240 pixels. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. diagonal (10.6 cm), ... improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit is severely degraded, note the speed at which this occurs. 2. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of striking underwater objects. Return the boat to a different location. Make moderate turns in . ...
Installation Instructions
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... Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - 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 ... 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 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 NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW,...
... Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - 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 ... 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 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 NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW,...
Owner's Manual
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...;, update to the most-current version 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 526s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to view a chart and sonar...
...;, update to the most-current version 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 526s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to view a chart and sonar...
Owner's Manual
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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. Using Charts Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off . Use the ... of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the bottom contours on or off . Targets are indicated by your transducer on the chart. Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for a detailed, unobstructed view of the sea floor or lake bottom. Lane...
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. Using Charts Suspended targets Fish Eye 3D Tracks-turns the track log on or off . Use the ... of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the bottom contours on or off . Targets are indicated by your transducer on the chart. Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for a detailed, unobstructed view of the sea floor or lake bottom. Lane...
Owner's Manual
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.... Using 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.
.... Using 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.
Owner's Manual
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Configuring the Chartplotter Battery-set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Note: To configure sonar alarms, you select On, use the Rocker to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Water Temp-set an alarm to sound...
Configuring the Chartplotter Battery-set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Note: To configure sonar alarms, you select On, use the Rocker to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Water Temp-set an alarm to sound...
Owner's Manual
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... for a keel. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for your transducer. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. This shows the depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. If you are measuring up to...use this menu does not appear. Select Done to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of your boat, from the transducer location. Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for the temperature sensor of from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. Configuring...
... for a keel. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for your transducer. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. This shows the depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. If you are measuring up to...use this menu does not appear. Select Done to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of your boat, from the transducer location. Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for the temperature sensor of from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. Configuring...
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
Owner's Manual
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... Split Zoom Screen Use the Split Zoom screen to view both the 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. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 58 Zoomed depth scale Zoom level Transducer frequency Zoom window Range Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. From the Home screen...
... Split Zoom Screen Use the Split Zoom screen to view both the 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. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 58 Zoomed depth scale Zoom level Transducer frequency Zoom window Range Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. From the Home screen...
Owner's Manual
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... log. Press MENU to the left as information is 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 temperature readings over time. Depth Using Sonar Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are shown in...
... log. Press MENU to the left as information is 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 temperature readings over time. Depth Using Sonar Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are shown in...
Owner's Manual
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... the right side of measuring water temperature, water speed, or both. Note: To display water temperature or water speed, the connected transducer must be capable of the screen. Scroll Speed-adjust the rate at which the sonar scrolls from the bottom to help reduce clutter. Hide... adjust settings universal to all strong returns are highlighted in white. If using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to the water speed of your transducer is capable), battery voltage, cruising, navigation, and the compass tape (page 9). From the Home...
... the right side of measuring water temperature, water speed, or both. Note: To display water temperature or water speed, the connected transducer must be capable of the screen. Scroll Speed-adjust the rate at which the sonar scrolls from the bottom to help reduce clutter. Hide... adjust settings universal to all strong returns are highlighted in white. If using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to the water speed of your transducer is capable), battery voltage, cruising, navigation, and the compass tape (page 9). From the Home...
Owner's Manual
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... that is rejected helps fine-tune the sonar to adjust manually, Manual). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Frequency-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the frequencies appear on all sonar screens, but does not change the Temp Log screen. Four options are available: • No Zoom-turns...
... that is rejected helps fine-tune the sonar to adjust manually, Manual). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar Frequency-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the frequencies appear on all sonar screens, but does not change the Temp Log screen. Four options are available: • No Zoom-turns...
Owner's Manual
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Update Rate: once per second GPS Accuracy: Position: Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky) GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s Warm*: Approximately 1 second Cold**: Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds *Warm: your unit is at or near the last location where you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit has moved by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it was turned off.
Update Rate: once per second GPS Accuracy: Position: Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky) GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s Warm*: Approximately 1 second Cold**: Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds *Warm: your unit is at or near the last location where you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit has moved by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it was turned off.