Garmin echoMAP 70s Installation Instructions

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  • Garmin echoMAP 70s | 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. 2 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
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    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
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    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 overtighten.) Cable tie Front of the transducer 4 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
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    cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using cable ties to the bottom, weighted down. Set the device for optimum performance. If the sonar performance is significantly degraded, another location must be tested. PVC pipe or 24 hours. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 5
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    - + To 10-32 Vdc* boat supply 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. 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
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    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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
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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
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    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 chartplotter for the first time, press
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    6 g Power Power Source: 10-32 Vdc GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551/526/536/546/556 (s) Power Source: 10-35 Vdc GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s) Usage: 15 W max at 13.8 Vdc Fuse: AGC/3AG - 3.0 A 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions
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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/ 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
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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
March 2012
190-01074-02 Rev. C
Printed in Taiwan