GPSMAP

®

500/700 Series and echoMAP™ 50/70 Series Installation

Instructions

Important Safety Information

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place will void the product warranty.

CAUTION

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.

• Go to http://my.garmin.com

.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Contacting Garmin Product Support

• Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information.

• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.

• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.

• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.

Tools Needed

• Drill and drill bits

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Jigsaw or rotary tool

• File and sandpaper

• Marine sealant (optional)

Mounting Considerations

NOTICE

This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related consequences are not covered by the warranty.

Using the included hardware and template, you can mount the device using one of two methods. You can use the included bracket and hardware to bail mount the device, or you can use the included template and hardware to flush mount the device in the dashboard. If you want to mount the device using an alternative method where it appears flat with the front of the dashboard, you must purchase a flat-mount kit (sold separately, with professional installation recommended) from your Garmin ® dealer.

When selecting a mounting location, observe these considerations.

NOTE: Not all mounting methods are available for all device models. See the specific mounting-type section for more details about your model.

• The location should provide optimal viewing as you operate your boat.

• The location should allow for easy access to all device interfaces, such as the keypad, touchscreen, and card reader, if applicable.

• The location must be strong enough to support the weight of the device and protect it from excessive vibration or shock.

• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device should not be installed closer to a compass than the compass-safe distance value listed in the product specifications.

• The location must allow room for the routing and connection of all cables.

Bail Mounting a Five-Inch Device

NOTICE

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened.

Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass and overtightened. Garmin recommends applying an anti-seize lubricant to the screws before installing them.

You can use the included bracket to bail mount the device on a flat surface. The five-inch models have the option of installing a

swivel at the base of the bail-mount bracket ( Bail Mounting a

Five-Inch Device with a Swivel Base

).

1 Using the bail-mount bracket

À holes

Á

.

as a template, mark the pilot

2 Using a 1 /

8 in. (3 mm) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.

3 Using the included screws

 to the mounting surface.

, secure the bail-mount bracket

4 Install the bail-mount knobs

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on the sides of the device.

5 Place the device in the bail-mount bracket and tighten the bail-mount knobs.

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Bail Mounting a Five-Inch Device with a Swivel Base

NOTICE

Only pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws should be used to secure the swivel base. If you use screws with countersunk heads, you may damage the mounting bracket.

The five-inch devices have the option of adding a swivel to the bail mount. The swivel base allows for the routing of cables through the mounting surface (optional).

1 Using the swivel base as a template

À holes

Á

.

, mark three pilot

Bail Mounting a Seven-Inch Device

NOTICE

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened.

Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass and overtightened. Garmin recommends applying an anti-seize lubricant to the screws before installing them.

You can use the included bracket to bail mount the device on a flat surface. The bail-mount bracket for the seven-inch devices allows for the routing of cables through the mounting surface

(optional).

1 Select the mounting hardware appropriate for your mounting surface and for the bail-mount bracket.

2 Using the bail-mount bracket

À holes

Á

.

as a template, mark the pilot

2 If you are routing the cables through the mounting surface, mark the location directly in the middle of the three pilot holes

(optional).

3 Using a 1 /

8

in. (3 mm) drill bit, drill the three pilot holes.

4 If you are routing the cables through the mounting surface, drill a 1 in. (25.4 mm) hole in the middle of the three pilot holes (optional).

5 If you are routing the cables through the mounting surface, route them through the hole you drilled in step 5, and extend enough slack so that the connectors will reach the device after it is mounted (optional).

6 If you are routing the cables through the mounting surface, route them through the holes mount bracket (optional).

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in the back of the swivel-

7 Using the included screws

à mounting surface.

, secure the swivel base to the

8 Place the bail-mount bracket

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on the swivel base, and secure it using the swivel-mount knob

Å

.

9 Install the bail-mount knobs

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on the sides of the device.

10 Place the device in the bail mount bracket and tighten the bail-mount knobs.

11 If you routed the cables through the mounting surface, apply marine sealant over the holes in the back of the swivel mount bracket (optional).

3 If you are routing the cables through the mounting surface, mark a location in the middle of the four pilot holes (optional).

4 Using a drill bit appropriate for the mounting hardware, drill the four pilot holes.

5 If you are routing the cables through the mounting surface, drill a 1¼ in. (32 mm) hole in the middle of the four pilot holes

(optional).

6 If you are routing the cables through the mounting surface, route them through the hole you drilled in step 5, and extend enough slack so that the connectors will reach the device after it is mounted (optional).

7 If you are routing the cables through the mounting surface, route them through the holes in the back of the bail-mount bracket (optional).

8 Using the selected mounting hardware

 mount bracket to the mounting surface.

, secure the bail-

9 Install the bail-mount knobs

Ã

on the sides of the device.

10 Place the device in the bail-mount bracket and tighten the bail-mount knobs.

11 If you routed the cables through the mounting surface, apply marine sealant over the holes in the back of the swivel mount bracket (optional).

Flush Mounting the Device

NOTICE

Be careful when cutting the hole to flush mount the device.

There is only a small amount of clearance between the case

2

and the mounting holes, and cutting the hole too large could compromise the stability of the device after it is mounted.

The included template and hardware can be used to mount the device in your dashboard.

If you want to mount the device using an alternative method where it appears flat with the front of the dashboard, you must purchase a flat-mount kit (sold separately, with professional installation recommended) from your Garmin dealer.

1 Trim the template and make sure it fits in the location where you want to mount the device.

2 Remove the protective liner from the back of the template and adhere it to the location where you want to mount the device.

3 Using a 3 /

8

in. (9.5 mm) drill bit, drill one or more of the holes inside the corners of the solid line on the template to prepare the mounting surface for cutting.

4 Using a jigsaw, cut the mounting surface along the inside of the solid line indicated on the template.

5 Place the device in the cutout to test the fit.

6 If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of the cutout.

7 After the device fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the mounting holes on the device line up with the pilot holes on the template.

8 If the mounting holes on the device do not line up, mark the new pilot-hole locations.

9 Using a 1 /

8

in. (3.2 mm) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.

10 Remove the template from the mounting surface.

11 If you will not have access to the back of the device after you mount it, connect all necessary cables to the device before placing it into the cutout.

NOTE: To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors with the attached weather caps.

12 Install the rubber gasket

À

on the back of the device.

The pieces of the rubber gasket have adhesive on the back.

Make sure you remove the protective liner before installing them on the device.

13 Place the device into the cutout.

14 Secure the device to the mounting surface using the included screws

Á

.

15 Install the decorative bezel by snapping it in place around the edges of the device.

About the Wiring Harness

• The wiring harness connects the device to power, NMEA ®

0183 devices, and a lamp or a horn for visible or audible alerts.

• The wiring harness is packaged without the locking ring installed. You should route the cable before you install the locking ring.

• After connecting a locking ring to the wiring harness, you should make sure the ring is securely connected and the oring is in place so the connection remains secure.

• The device has two internal NMEA 0183 ports that are used to connect to NMEA 0183 compliant devices. When connecting to a device for both transmitting and receiving, you must make sure to use wires from the same internal

NMEA 0183 port.

• If it is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, you must use 16 AWG (1.31 mm²) wire.

• If it is necessary to extend the NMEA 0183 or alarm wires, you must use 22 AWG (.33 mm²) wire.

Item Wire Color

À

Á

Â

Ã

Red

Black

Blue

Brown

Gray

Ä

Å

Æ

Violet

Orange

Yellow

Ç

Wire Function

Power

Ground (power and NMEA 0183)

NMEA 0183 internal port 1 Tx (out)

NMEA 0183 internal port 1 Rx (in)

NMEA 0183 internal port 2 Tx (out)

NMEA 0183 internal port 2 Rx (in)

Accessory on

Alarm low

Connecting the Wiring Harness to Power

WARNING

When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place will void the product warranty.

1 Route the wiring harness to the power source and to the device.

2 Connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal, and connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.

3 Install the locking ring and o-ring on the end of the wiring harness.

4 Connect the wiring harness to the device by turning the locking ring clockwise.

NMEA 0183 Connection Considerations

• The installation instructions provided with your NMEA 0183 compatible device should contain the information you need to identify the transmitting (Tx) and receiving (Rx) A (+) and B

(-) wires. Each port may have one or two transmitting wires, or one or two receiving wires.

• When connecting NMEA 0183 devices to ports containing two transmitting (Tx) wires or two receiving (Rx) wires each, it is not necessary for the NMEA 0183 device to connect to a common ground.

• When connecting a NMEA 0183 device to ports containing one transmitting (Tx) wire or one receiving (Rx) wire each, the NMEA 0183 device must be connected to a common ground.

3

NMEA 0183 Connection Diagram

+

-

Item

À

Á

Î

Description

12 Vdc power source

Wiring harness

Â

NMEA 0183 compliant device

Item Garmin Wire

Function

Garmin Wire

Color

Ê

Red

Black

Ë

Ì

Í

Power

Ground

Tx/Rx

Tx

Rx

Blue

Brown

NMEA 0183 Device Wire

Function

Power

Data ground

Tx/Rx/B (-)

Rx/A (+)

Tx/A (+)

Lamp or Horn Connections

The device can be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. This is optional, and the alarm wire is not necessary for the device to function normally. When connecting the device to a lamp or horn, observe these considerations.

• 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 manually toggle visual and audible alerts, you can install single-pole, single-throw switches.

NMEA 2000 compatible models can connect to a NMEA 2000 network on your boat to share data from NMEA 2000 compatible devices such as a VHF radio. The necessary NMEA 2000 cables and connectors are sold separately.

If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the

“NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals” chapter of the Technical

Reference for NMEA 2000 Products. To download this document, select Manuals on the product page for your device at www.garmin.com

.

The port labeled NMEA 2000 on the back of the device is used to connect it to a standard NMEA 2000 network.

Item Description

Power source

À

Á

Â

Ã

Ä

Power cable

Horn

Lamp

Relay (100 mA coil current)

Toggle switches to enable and disable lamp or horn alerts

Å

Item

Ê

Ë

Wire Color

Red

Black

Yellow

Wire Function

Power

Ground

Alarm

Ì

NMEA 2000® Considerations

NOTICE

If you have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat, it should already be connected to power. Do not connect the

NMEA 2000 power cable to an existing NMEA 2000 network, because only one power source should be connected to a

NMEA 2000 network.

If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you must connect it to the boat ignition switch or through another in-line switch. NMEA 2000 devices will drain your battery if the NMEA

2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly.

Item Description

NMEA 2000 compatible Garmin device

À

Á

Â

Ã

Ä

Å

Æ

NMEA 2000 drop cable

NMEA 2000 power cable

Ignition or in-line switch

12 Vdc power source

NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable

NMEA 2000 T-connector

NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable

Ç

Connecting the Device to a Transducer

Devices that can receive depth information from a Garmin transducer have a port labeled SONAR. Go to www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin dealer to determine the appropriate type of transducer for your needs.

1 Follow the instructions provided with your transducer to install it on your boat correctly.

2 Route the transducer cable to the back of your device, away from sources of electrical interference.

3 Connect the transducer cable to the SONAR port on your device.

Connecting the Device to a Remote GPS

Antenna

This device has an internal GPS receiver, but some installations, such as a flush-mount installation, may not allow a view of the sky needed to calculate your GPS position. In this situation, you can install a Garmin external GPS antenna and connect it to the device to provide GPS information.

Devices that can receive information from a Garmin external

GPS antenna have a port labeled EXT GPS.

1 Follow the instruction provided with your Garmin external

GPS antenna to install it on your boat correctly.

2 Route the antenna cable to the back of your device, away from sources of electrical interference.

3 Connect the antenna cable to the EXT GPS port on your device.

4

Connecting the Device to a Garmin Marine

Radar

Only radar-compatible devices are capable of receiving information from a Garmin Marine Radar. Radar-compatible devices have a port labeled RADAR. Go to www.garmin.com

or contact your local Garmin dealer to determine the appropriate type of radar for your needs.

1 Follow the instructions provided with your radar to correctly install it on your boat.

2 Route the Garmin Marine Network cable from the radar to the back of your device, away from sources of electrical interference.

3 Connect the Garmin Marine Network cable to the RADAR port on your device.

Additional Grounding Consideration

This consideration is applicable only to seven-inch devices.

This device should not need additional chassis grounding in most installation situations. If you experience interference, the grounding screw on the housing can be used to connect the device to the water ground of the boat to help avoid the interference.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card.

1 Turn on the chartplotter.

2 After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into the card slot.

NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is inserted.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Wait several minutes while the software update process completes.

The device returns to normal operation after the software update process is complete.

5 Remove the memory card.

NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Device

Five-inch models

Specification

Dimensions

(W×H×D)

Measurement

6 7 /

64

× 5 15 /

16

× 2 13 /

151 × 61 mm)

32 in. (155 ×

Display size (W×H) 2 29 /

32

in. × 4 in. (74 × 101.6 mm)

Weight 1.72 lbs (779 g)

Device

Seven-inch models

All models

Specification Measurement

Dimensions

(W×H×D)

9 1 /

16

× 5

58 mm)

5 /

8

× 2 9 /

32 in.(230 × 143 ×

Display size (W×H) 6 1 /

64

in. × 3 11 /

32

in. (153 × 85 mm)

Weight 2.31 lbs (1.048 kg)

Temperature range From 5° to 131°F (from -15° to

55°C)

Material Polycarbonate plastic

Electrical Specifications

Device

All models

Specification

Input power

Fuse

NMEA 2000 LEN

Measurement

10–32 Vdc

3 A, fast-acting

2

NMEA 2000 Draw 100 mA max.

Five-inch models Max. power usage at 10 Vdc 27 W

Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 450 mA

Max current draw at 12 Vdc 2.7 A

Compass-safe distance 450 mm (17.72 in.)

Seven-inch models Max. power usage at 10 Vdc 27 W

Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 1.3 A

Max current draw at 12 Vdc 2.3 A

Compass-safe distance 600 mm (23.62 in.)

NMEA 2000 PGN Information

Type PGN Description

Transmit and receive 059392 ISO acknowledgment

059904 ISO request

060928 ISO address claim

126208 NMEA: Command, request, and acknowledge group function

Transmit

126996 Product information

127250 Vessel heading

128259 Speed: Water referenced

128267 Water depth

129539 GNSS DOPs

129799 Radio frequency, mode, and power

130306 Wind data

130312 Temperature

126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function

127258 Magnetic Variance

129025 Position: Rapid update

129026 COG and SOG: Rapid update

Receive

129029 GNSS position data

129283 Cross track error

129284 Navigation data

129285 Navigation route and waypoint info

129540 GNSS satellites in view

127245 Rudder

127250 Vessel heading

127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update

127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic

127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic

127498 Engine parameters: Static

127505 Fluid level

129038 AIS class A position report

129039 AIS class B position report

129040 AIS class B extended position report

5

Type PGN Description

129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data

129798 AIS SAR aircraft position report

129802 AIS safety-related broadcast message

129808 DSC call information

130310 Environmental parameters

130311 Environmental parameters (obsolete)

130313 Humidity

130314 Actual pressure

130576 Small craft status

This data applies only to NMEA 2000-compatible products.

NMEA 0183 Information

Type

Transmit

Sentence

GPAPB

Receive

GPBOD

GPBWC

GPGGA

GPGLL

GPGSA

GPGSV

GPRMB

GPRMC

GPRTE

GPVTG

GPWPL

GPXTE

PGRME

PGRMM

PGRMZ

SDDBT

SDDPT

SDMTW

SDVHW

DPT

DBT

MTW

VHW

WPL

DSC

Description

APB: Heading or track controller

(autopilot) sentence "B"

BOD: Bearing (origin to destination)

BWC: Bearing and distance to waypoint

GGA: Global positioning system fix data

GLL: Geographic position

(latitude and longitude)

GSA: GNSS DOP and active satellites

GSV: GNSS satellites in view

RMB: Recommended minimum navigation information

RMC: Recommended minimum specific GNSS data

RTE: Routes

VTG: Course over ground and ground speed

WPL: Waypoint location

XTE: Cross track error

E: Estimated error

M: Map datum

Z: Altitude

DBT: Depth below transducer

DPT: Depth

MTW: Water temperature

VHW: Water speed and heading

Depth

Depth below transducer

Water temperature

Water speed and heading

Waypoint location

Digital selective calling information

Type Sentence

DSE

HDG

HDM

Description

Expanded digital selective calling

Heading, deviation, and variation

Heading, magnetic

MWD

MDA

MWV

Wind direction and speed

Meteorological composite

Wind speed and angle

VDM AIS VHF data-link message

You can purchase complete information about National Marine

Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA,

Seven Riggs Avenue, Severna Park, MD 21146 USA ( www.nmea.org

)

Garmin ® , the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP ® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. echoMAP™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.

NMEA ® , NMEA 2000 ® , and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association.

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