Garmin GPSMAP 531/531s Installation Instructions

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  • Garmin GPSMAP 531/531s | Installation Instructions - Page 1
    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
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    the chartplotter angle, and tighten the long mounting knob until the chartplotter is snug. 3. Rotate the swivel mount bracket by twisting it left or right. The bracket clicks as you turn it. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs.  GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
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    : 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
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    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 more. (Do not overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer  GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
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    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
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    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. To the GPSMAP 400/500 series
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    GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. For Garmin port 1 out) wire from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the chartplotter to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
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    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 the chartplotter. If NMEA 2000 drop cable from the chartplotter to the top of the T-connector
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    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
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    GPS Accuracy: Position:
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    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 Only Applicable to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11
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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:
1
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
Garmin CANet
Sonar
GPSMAP 420/430/430x/440/440x/450
No
Yes
Yes
“s” version only
GPSMAP 520/525/530/535/540/545/550/555
No
Yes
Yes
“s” version only
GPSMAP 421/441/451
Yes
Yes
No
“s” version only
GPSMAP 431/531
No
Yes
No
“s” version only
GPSMAP 521/526/536/541/546/551/556
Yes
Yes
No
“s” version only
September 2009
190-01074-02 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan