NOTE:
You can only view networked data on a model that
supports that data. For example, you cannot view networked
radar on model that does not support radar.
NMEA 0183
The chartplotters support the NMEA 0183 standard, which is
used to connect various NMEA 0183 devices, such as VHF
radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, wind sensors, and
heading sensors.
To connect the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 devices, see
the chartplotter installation instructions.
The approved NMEA 0183 sentences for the chartplotter are
GPAPB, GPBOD, GPBWC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV,
GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPXTE, and
Garmin proprietary sentences PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ.
This chartplotter also includes support for the WPL sentence,
DSC, and sonar NMEA 0183 input with support for the DPT
(depth) or DBT, MTW (water temperature), and VHW (water
temperature, speed, and heading) sentences.
NMEA 0183 Settings
Select
Settings
>
Communications
>
NMEA 0183 Setup
.
Sounder
: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for the
sounder (if applicable).
Route
: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for routes.
System
: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for system
information.
Garmin
: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for Garmin
proprietary sentences.
Posn Precision
: Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the
decimal point for transmission of NMEA output.
Waypoint IDs
: Sets the device to transmit waypoint names or
numbers via NMEA 0183 while navigating. Using numbers
may resolve compatibility issues with older NMEA 0183
autopilots.
Diagnostics
: Displays NMEA 0183 diagnostic information.
Defaults
: Restores the NMEA 0183 settings to the original
factory defaults.
NMEA 2000 Settings
Select
Settings
>
Communications
>
NMEA 2000 Setup
.
Device List
: Displays the devices connected to the network.
Label Devices
: Changes the labels for available connected
devices.
Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network
You can name devices and sensors connected to the Garmin
Marine Network and the NMEA 2000 network.
1
Select
Settings
>
Communications
.
2
Select
Marine Network
or
NMEA 2000 Setup
>
Device List
.
3
Select a device from the list on the left.
4
Select
Change Name
.
5
Enter the name, and select
Done
.
Setting Alarms
Navigation Alarms
Select
Settings
>
Alarms
>
Navigation
.
Arrival
: Sets an alarm to sound when you are within a specified
distance or time from a turn or a destination.
Anchor Drag
: Sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a
specified drift distance while anchored.
Off Course
: Sets an alarm to sound when you are off course by
a specified distance.
System Alarms
Alarm Clock
: Sets an alarm clock.
Device Voltage
: Sets an alarm to sound when the battery
reaches a specified low voltage.
GPS Accuracy
: Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location
accuracy falls outside the user-defined value.
Setting the Fuel Alarm
Before you can set a fuel level alarm, a compatible fuel flow
sensor must be connected to the NMEA 2000 network.
You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of
remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.
1
Select
Settings
>
Alarms
>
Fuel
>
Fuel Alarm
>
On
.
2
Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm.
Units Settings
Select
Settings
>
Units
.
System Units
: Sets the unit format for the device.
Variance
: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle between
magnetic north and true north, for your present location.
North Reference
: Sets the direction references used in
calculating heading information. True sets geographic north
as the north reference. Grid sets grid north as the north
reference (000º). Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the
north reference.
Position Format
: Sets the position format in which a given
location reading appears. Do not change this setting unless
you are using a map or chart that specifies a different
position format.
Map Datum
: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is
structured. Do not change this setting unless you are using a
map or chart that specifies a different map datum.
Pressure Reference Time
: Sets the reference time used to
calculate the barometer trend. The trend is indicated in the
barometer field.
Time Format
: Sets a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format.
Time Zone
: Sets the time zone, or allows automatic selection
based on GPS location.
Navigation Settings
NOTE:
Some settings and options require additional charts or
hardware.
Select
Settings
>
Navigation
.
Route Labels
: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on
the map.
Auto Guidance
: Sets the parameters the chartplotter uses
when calculating an Auto Guidance path, when you are using
some premium maps.
Turn Transition Activ.
: Sets the turn transition to be calculated
based on time or distance.
Turn Transition Time
: Sets how many minutes before the turn
that you transition to it as the next leg, when Time is selected
for the Turn Transition Activ. setting. You can raise this value
to help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating
a route or an Auto Guidance path with many frequent turns or
at higher speeds. For straighter routes or slower speeds,
lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy.
Turn Transition Dist.
: Sets how far before the turn that you
transition to it as the next leg, when Distance is selected for
the Turn Transition Activ. setting. You can raise this value to
help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating a
route or an Auto Guidance path with many frequent turns or
at higher speeds. For straighter routes or slower speeds,
lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy.
Route Start
: Selects a starting point for route navigation.
Device Configuration
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