Final Wiring Connection
After all the wiring is complete, the cables are attached on the backside of the GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter. If the chartplotter is not
connected to a Garmin Marine Network, be sure to firmly affix the weather cap over the open connector to limit corrosion of the contacts. The
connection ports are labeled on the back of the chartplotter.
To install the Power/NMEA, Marine Video, and Network Cables:
1. Align the notch and locking ring tab on the black Power/NMEA cable with the black
POWER/NMEA
port on the back of the unit. Carefully
press the cable in until it is firmly seated.
Do not force the cable, because this may damage the pins.
2. After the cable is seated, turn the locking ring clockwise until it stops.
3. Repeat S*teps 1 and 2, attaching the gray Marine Video cable to the gray
VIDEO
port on the back of the unit.
4. If you are connecting the GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter to a Garmin Marine Network, insert the RJ-45 connector into the
NETWORK
port on the back of the unit and screw the locking ring in clockwise until it is firmly seated.
With power applied to the circuit, test the installation by pressing the
PoWER
key on the front of the unit. Refer to your GPSMAP 3000 series
Owner’s Manual for steps on initializing and using the chartplotter.
Updating the Chartplotter Software
Your GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter may contain a software update Data card. If so, follow the instructions provided with the card.
If a software update Data card is not included, visit
to make sure your chartplotter software is up-to-date. If your software is
not up to date, follow the directions on
To determine the version of software on your chartplotter:
1. Hold
ADJ/Menu
to open the Main Menu.
2. Select
System
>
Update
to view the installed software version.
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your
Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.
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