Garmin Marine GPS System 500 User Manual

GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions  
Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to the following instructions. You need the appropriate  
fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of a  
professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support.  
Before installing your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on the box. If any parts are  
missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.  
WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important  
information.  
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.  
NotIce: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of the drilling or cutting surface.  
To install and use your chartplotter:  
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Select a mounting location (page 2).  
2. Mount the chartplotter (page 2).  
3. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3).  
4. Install the wiring harness (page 6).  
5. Connect the chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8).  
6. Connect the cables to the chartplotter (page 9).  
7. Test the installation (page 9).  
Chartplotter Functionality Matrix  
The chartplotters in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on model number. Use this matrix to determine the feature  
set and installation requirements of your chartplotter.  
Chartplotter  
NMEA 2000  
NMEA 0183  
Yes  
Garmin CANet Sonar  
GPSMAP 420/430/430x/440/440x/450  
GPSMAP 520/525/530/535/540/545/550/555  
GPSMAP 421/441/451  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
“s” version only  
No  
Yes  
“s” version only  
“s” version only  
“s” version only  
“s” version only  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
GPSMAP 431/531  
Yes  
No  
GPSMAP 521/526/536/541/546/551/556  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
March 2012  
190-01074-02 Rev. C  
Printed in Taiwan  
 
 
Installing a Transducer  
Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if your chartplotter is capable of using sonar. The following transducer  
installation procedures are only applicable to sonar-capable chartplotters.  
Note: The following procedures contain installation instructions for the transducer included with the “s” model GPSMAP 400/500 series  
chartplotters. If you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are provided in the transducer kits. Some transducers might  
have to be installed by a professional marine installer.  
Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your sonar-capable chartplotter. Be sure you have the following  
components in the transducer package, as well as the following tools:  
Transducer Package  
Tools Needed  
Transom-mount transducer (not pictured)  
Drill and drill bits  
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G
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A
B
– 5 mm flat washers (2)  
/ in. (9.5 mm) wrench or socket  
A
B
E
– 5 × 30 mm screws (2)  
Masking tape  
C – 10-32 lock nut (1)  
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver  
Marine sealant  
C
D – 4 × 12 mm screw (4)  
F
H
D
E
F
– 10-32 × 1.75 in. screw (1)  
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– / in. cable clamps (2)  
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G – Plastic spacer (1)  
I
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H – / in. rubber washer (1)  
I
– Cable tie, 5.6 in. (4)  
– Cable entry cover (1)  
J
NotIce: Do not cut the transducer lead or any part of the transducer cable. Cutting the transducer cable voids your warranty. The cable cannot be  
spliced and connected to any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from  
your Garmin dealer.  
Assembling the Transducer  
Cable tie slot  
1. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer  
at the same time. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer.  
C
2. Route the power/data cable toward the back of the transducer. Slide the  
transducer into the transducer mount.  
E
A
3. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 × 1.75 in. screw (E), and insert  
the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber  
washer.  
G
H
4. Place the remaining 5 mm flat washer (A) on the exposed end of the 10-32  
× 1.75 in. screw. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. Retighten the  
transducer after installation on the boat.  
Back of the transducer  
Mounting the Transducer on a Transom  
When selecting a transom-mount location, consider the following for optimal performance:  
For your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be located in calm water.  
Mount the transducer as close to the center of the boat as possible.  
Do not mount the transducer in locations where it might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.  
Do not mount the transducer in the path of the propeller on single-drive boats. The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the  
performance of the boat and damage the propeller. On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives, if possible.  
Note: Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake or discharge ports, or anything that creates air bubbles or  
causes the water to become turbulent. The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for optimal performance.  
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To mount the transducer on a transom:  
1. Position the transducer mount at the selected transom location. Make sure the transducer is parallel with the water line. Mark the center  
locations of each hole on the transducer mount.  
Apply marine sealant to all screw  
threads to prevent water from  
seeping into the transom.  
Mount the transducer  
cable cover far above  
the waterline.  
The transducer should  
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extend / in. (3.2 mm)  
below a fiberglass hull or  
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/ in. (9.5 mm) below an  
aluminum hull.  
Ensure that the transducer is  
below water level when the boat  
is on plane at high speed.  
Mount the transducer parallel  
with the bottom.  
Do not mount the transducer directly in the path of the  
propeller. The transducer can cause cavitation that may  
degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller.  
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2. Drill / in. (4 mm) pilot holes approximately 1 in. (25 mm) deep at the marked locations. To avoid drilling the holes too deep, wrap a piece of  
tape around the bit at 1 in. (25 mm) from the point of the bit.  
3. Apply marine sealant to the 5 × 30 mm screws (B). Attach the transducer assembly to the transom using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Adjust the  
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transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transom approximately / in. (3.2 mm) on fiberglass hulls or / in. (9.5 mm) on  
aluminum hulls. Adjust the transducer assembly to be aligned parallel with the bottom.  
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4. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten / turn more. (Do not overtighten.)  
5. Place the first cable clamp (F) on the transducer cable, approximately one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the  
transom.  
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6. Mark the location. Drill a / in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately / in. (9.5 mm) deep.  
7. Attach the cable clamp using one of the 4 × 12 mm screws (D). Coat the screw with marine sealant before installation. Repeat steps 5 and 6  
using the other cable clamp.  
8. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter.  
NotIce: Avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference.  
9. Test the transducer installation after you complete the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter installation. See page 9.  
Mounting a Transducer on a Trolling Motor  
1. With the ridges of the band facing up, slide the large cable tie through the slot on the transducer mount until equal lengths extend on both  
sides of the mount.  
NotIce: For cold water and heavy timber or debris areas, a metal 4-5 in. (100-125 mm) worm gear clamp is recommended instead of the plastic  
cable tie.  
2. Position the mount gasket on the curved top of the transducer mount.  
3. With the front of the transducer pointed away from the trolling motor propeller, place the transducer  
assembly against the motor body of the trolling motor.  
Cable tie  
4. Wrap the two ends of the cable tie around the motor body. Place the pointed end of the cable tie through  
the fastener hole on the opposite end and pull it through until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks  
when you pull it.)  
5. Position the transducer so that it is parallel with the bottom when in use, making sure the gasket is  
aligned properly. Pull the cable tie end until tight. Trim off the excess if necessary. Tighten the locking nut  
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until it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten / turn more. (Do not overtighten.)  
Front of the transducer  
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6. Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using cable ties to secure the cable to the motor shaft. You can fill  
the forward-facing portion (except the cable tie pocket) of the transducer mount with sealant to avoid accumulating debris.  
NotIce: Leave some slack in the cable to avoid damage while using the trolling motor.  
NotIce: Avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference.  
Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation  
To avoid drilling a hole to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom-mount transducer can be secured with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thru-hull  
installation). This type of installation can provide better noise reduction and allow you to use a higher gain setting. For a transducer to be  
mounted inside the hull (shoot-thru, not thru-hull), the boat must be fiberglass with no core. Contact your boat manufacturer if you are unsure.  
Professional installation might be necessary.  
Some transducers are specifically designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can also be  
mounted using this method. If using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature.  
Note: A solid fiberglass hull can be no more than 5/8 in. (9.53 mm) thick when using a 500 W transducer, and no more than 1 in. (25.4 mm)  
thick when using a 1 kW transducer. 1 kW transducers are only compatible with either the GPSMAP 525/535/545/555/526/536/546/556 or with  
non “s” models compatible with a GSD 22.  
When installing a transducer, consider the following:  
The hull must be composed of solid fiberglass without air bubbles, laminates, fillers, or dead air space.  
The location must be in an area of clean (non-turbulent) water at all speeds.  
The location must not be over any strakes or behind any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence.  
Note: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for shoot-thru-hull transducer installation. If you are unsure whether your hull is equipped  
with a pre-located pocket, contact your hull manufacturer.  
To test the location:  
1. Fabricate a test device from a section of PVC pipe or a can, as shown in the following illustration.  
2. Temporarily seal the test device to the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill the test device with water or light mineral oil.  
3. Place the transducer in the water, pointed directly at the bottom, weighted down. Set the device for optimum performance. If the sonar  
performance is significantly degraded, another location must be tested.  
Weight the transducer  
to hold it in place.  
PVC pipe  
or a can  
Fill a pipe or a can with  
water or a light mineral oil.  
Strip caulk or  
RTV sealer  
Hull surface  
Testing the Location  
To permanently install the transducer:  
1. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper.  
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2. Build a dam using strip caulk about / in. (6 mm) tall. Pour about / in. (3 mm) of two-part, slow-cure epoxy into the dam.  
3. Place the transducer in the epoxy, turning the transducer to work out any air bubbles.  
4. Weight the transducer in place, and allow it to cure for 24 hours.  
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions  
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Installing the Wiring Harness  
The chartplotter comes with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices.  
If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a transducer.  
The wiring harness does not connect to a NMEA 2000 network. For instructions on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with compatible  
devices, see page 8.  
Wire Color  
Wire Function  
Red  
Power (10–32 Vdc*)  
Ground  
(power and NMEA 0183)  
Black  
Blue  
NMEA 0183 port 1 Tx (out)  
>
>
NMEA 0183 port 1 Rx (in)  
NMEA 0183 port 2 Tx (out)  
Brown  
Grey  
>
>
To the GPSMAP 400/500  
series chartplotter  
NMEA 0183 port 2 Rx (in)  
Violet  
Green  
White  
CANet L (if applicable)  
CANet H (if applicable)  
Orange  
Yellow  
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 necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use 22 AWG wire.  
You can wire the harness directly to the battery, or if your boat has an electrical system, you might be able to wire the harness to an  
unused holder on the fuse block.  
Do not cut the transducer cable, because this voids your warranty.  
NotIce: The maximum input voltage is 32 Vdc*. Do not exceed this voltage because this can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty.  
Note: During a typical installation, use only the red and black wires. The other wires do not have to be connected for normal operation of the  
chartplotter. For information on connecting to a NMEA 0183- or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8.  
Connecting the Wiring Harness to Power  
3 A fuse  
Boat ground  
1. Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the voltage source.  
To 10–32 Vdc* boat supply  
2. Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the positive voltage terminal. (If you use the  
fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on the  
diagram.)  
3. Connect the black (- or ground) wire to the negative voltage terminal.  
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4. Install or check the 3 A fuse (in the in-line fuse holder, or on the fuse block of the boat).  
To device  
Fuse Block Example  
* Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be connected to higher-voltage power sources. Refer to the Power section of the System Specifications  
on page 10 for more information.  
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Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 0183 Device  
You can connect the GPSMAP device to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as a DSC or AIS device. Refer to the wiring diagram for  
connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices.  
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-
Battery  
10–32 Vdc*  
Wire color  
Wire function  
GPSMAP  
400/500  
Series  
Fuse  
3 A  
Power  
Red (power)  
Black (ground)  
Power ground  
NMEA Ground  
NMEA Rx/A (+)  
NMEA 0183  
compliant device  
Chartplotter  
Blue (out)  
Brown (in)  
>
>
NMEA Tx/A (+)  
>
>
Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device  
To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device:  
1. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be attached together or on the same terminal as the  
NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device. Refer to the wiring diagram of your NMEA 0183 device for wire identification.  
2. Connect the blue (NMEA 0183 port 1 out) wire from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the  
wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in) wire to the NMEA out (or Tx/A +) wire on the wiring harness  
of the NMEA 0183 device.  
3. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for an additional NMEA 0183 device.  
4. Set the serial port(s) on the chartplotter to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s  
Manual for more information.  
Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both  
The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a  
message. The alarm does not need to be wired for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. The alarm circuit switches to a low-voltage  
state when the alarm sounds. The maximum current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the chartplotter to 100 mA. To  
select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch.  
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Battery  
10–32 Vdc*  
Wire color  
Fuse  
3 A  
Red  
Black (ground)  
GPSMAP  
400/500  
Horn  
Lamp  
series  
chartplotter  
Relay  
100 ma max  
coil current  
Yellow (alarm)  
Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both  
* Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be connected to higher-voltage power sources. Refer to the Power section of the System Specifications on  
page 10 for more information.  
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Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device  
If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin  
Sounder or Fishfinder device. See the chartplotter functionality matrix on page 1 to determine whether your chartplotter is CANet compatible.  
Using the CANet optimizes the performance of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from a sounder or fishfinder to be  
shared with up to two CANet compatible Garmin chartplotters. A standard NMEA 0183 connection only allows depth, temperature, and speed  
information to be sent to a single chartplotter, whereas a CANet connection provides full sonar readings, including Ultrascroll, so you can  
view and control the same information on your compatible chartplotter(s) as you can on your compatible Garmin sounder or fishfinder.  
Note: To use the Garmin CANet with your device, you must purchase an optional CANet Kit. Contact your Garmin dealer, or visit  
Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network  
If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat  
to share information with other connected NMEA 2000-compatible devices. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat,  
you will need to build one. See www.garmin.com for more information.  
Note: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are not packaged with NMEA 2000 connectors or cables. You will need  
a NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable to connect it to an existing NMEA 2000 network. NMEA 2000 components are available from your  
local Garmin dealer or marine dealer.  
NMEA  
2000-compatible  
GPSMAP  
400/500 series  
chartplotter  
NMEA 2000  
device  
NMEA 2000  
device  
(not included)  
Drop cable  
(not included)  
(not included)  
T-connector  
(not included)  
Existing NMEA 2000 network  
Connecting a NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 Series  
Chartplotter to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network  
To connect a NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter to your existing NMEA 2000 network:  
1. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to your existing NMEA 2000 network.  
2. Disconnect one side of a NMEA 2000 T-connector from the backbone nearest to the location where you want to connect the chartplotter.  
If you need to extend the NMEA 2000 backbone, connect an appropriate NMEA 2000 backbone extension cable (not included) to the side of  
the T-connector you disconnected.  
3. Add a T-connector (not included) to the NMEA 2000 backbone.  
4. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector you added to your NMEA 2000 network.  
You can use a drop cable up to 20 ft. (6 m). If more cable is needed, add an extension to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the  
NMEA 2000 guidelines.  
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Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter  
Use the diagrams below to help identify the connectors on the back of your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Every possible chartplotter  
configuration is not represented in the diagrams, but every possible connector type is listed for identification purposes. Every connector on the  
back of the chartplotter may not be used for all installations.  
GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451  
GPSMAP 430x and 440x  
Wiring harness  
NMEA 2000  
External GPS antenna  
(sold separately)  
Compatible XM  
antenna with audio  
adapter (sold  
separately)  
GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450  
GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545  
Compatible XM  
antenna (sold  
separately)  
GPSMAP 521, 541, 551  
GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556  
Testing the Installation  
To turn on your chartplotter for the first time, press and hold the PoWeR key until the chartplotter beeps and turns on. Using the RocKeR  
and the SeLect keys, follow the screens to configure your chartplotter.  
Testing the Optional Transducer Installation  
Because water is necessary to carry the sonar signal from the sounder, the transducer must be in the water to work properly. You cannot get a  
depth or distance reading when the transducer is out of the water.  
When you place your boat in the water, check for leaks around any screw holes that were added below the water line. Do not leave your boat in  
the water for an extended period of time without checking for leaks.  
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To test the transom mount transducer installation:  
1. Begin testing the installation at a slow speed. If the sonar appears to be working properly, gradually increase the speed of the boat while  
observing the operation of the sonar. If the sonar signal suddenly is lost or the bottom return is severely degraded, note the speed at which  
this occurs.  
2. Return the boat to the speed at which the signal was lost. Make moderate turns in both directions to see if the signal improves.  
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3. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it extends another / in. below the transom of the boat. It might  
take several adjustments to eliminate the degradation.  
4. If the signal does not improve, you might have to move the transducer to a different location.  
cAutIoN: When adjusting the depth of the transducer, make the adjustments in small increments. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect  
the performance of the boat and put the transducer at greater risk of striking underwater objects.  
Specifications  
Acquisition times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary  
receiver with a clear view of the sky.)  
Physical Specifications  
Size :  
400 Series: W × H × D: 5.7 × 5.0 . × 3.0 in.  
GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s)  
(14.5 × 12.7 × 7.6 cm)  
GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s):  
Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds  
500 Series: W × H × D: 5.9 × 6.4 × 2.9 in.  
(15.0 × 16.3 × 7.4 cm)  
Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds  
Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g)  
500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g)  
GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s)  
GPSMAP 521/526/531/536/541/546/551/556 (s):  
Warm*: Approximately 1 second  
Cold**: Approximately 38 seconds  
Display: GPSMAP 420/421/430/431/440/441/450/451 (s): 4.0 in.  
diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness,  
320 × 240 pixels.  
*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.  
GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in.  
diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness,  
320 × 234 pixels.  
GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in.  
diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with adjustable brightness,  
640 × 480 pixels.  
update Rate: 1/second, continuous  
GPS Accuracy:  
Position: <49 ft. (15 m), 95% typical  
Velocity: 0.164 ft./sec 0.05 m/sec steady state  
case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to  
IEC 529 IPX7 standards.  
WAAS Accuracy:  
temp. Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to 55ºC)  
compass-Safe Distances:  
Position: <10 ft. (3 m), 95% typical  
Velocity: 0.05 m/sec steady state  
Dynamics: 6 g  
Model Number  
Compass-Safe  
Distance  
Power  
GPSMAP 526/536/546/556  
GPSMAP 421/431/441/451  
GPSMAP 521/531/541/551  
24 in. (60 cm)  
26 in. (65 cm)  
30 in. (75 cm)  
38 in. (95 cm)  
Power Source: 10–32 Vdc  
GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s)  
GPSMAP 521/531/541/551/526/536/546/556 (s)  
GPSMAP 420/430/440/450  
GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555  
Power Source: 10–35 Vdc  
GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s)  
GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s)  
Performance  
Receiver:  
usage: 15 W max at 13.8 Vdc  
Fuse: AGC/3AG - 3.0 A  
GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s)  
GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s):  
Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver  
GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s)  
GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s):  
High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver.  
GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s):  
High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver.  
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Sonar  
Power: 1 kW Transducer, 1,000 W (RMS),  
8,000 W (peak to peak); (1 kW transducers are supported by the  
GPSMAP 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.)  
Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak);  
Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W (peak 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 frequency),  
900 ft (274 m) (dual beam) - Depth capacity is dependent on  
water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions.  
Communication  
NMeA 2000 PGN Information (only Applicable to NMeA 2000-compatible chartplotters):  
Receive  
Transmit  
059392  
059904  
060928  
126208  
126464  
126996  
127250  
127488  
127489  
127505  
128259  
128267  
129038  
129039  
129040  
129794  
129799  
129808  
130306  
130310  
130311  
130312  
130313  
ISO Acknowledgment  
059392  
059904  
060928  
126208  
126464  
126996  
127250  
128259  
128267  
129025  
129026  
129029  
129283  
129284  
129285  
129539  
129540  
130306  
ISO Acknowledgment  
ISO Request  
ISO Request  
ISO Address Claim  
ISO Address Claim  
NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function  
Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function  
Product Information  
NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function  
Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function  
Product Information  
Vessel Heading  
Water Depth  
Engine Parameters - Rapid Update  
Engine Parameters - Dynamic  
Fluid Level  
Speed - Water Referenced  
Water Depth  
Position, Rapid Update  
COG/SOG Rapid Update  
GNSS - Position Data  
Cross Track Error  
Speed - Water Referenced  
Water Depth  
AIS Class A Position Report  
AIS Class B Position Report  
AIS Class B Extended Position Report  
AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data  
Radio Frequency/Mode/Power  
DSC Call Information  
Navigation Data  
Navigation - Route/WP information  
GNSS DOPs  
GNSS Sats in View  
Wind Data  
Wind Data  
Environmental Parameters  
Environmental Parameters (Obsolete)  
Temperature  
Compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters  
are NMEA 2000 certified.  
Humidity  
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  
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions  
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