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Installing the Device in the Cradle

After the cables are connected to the cradle, you can quickly 

place the device in the cradle.

1

Place the base of the device in the bottom of the cradle.

2

Tilt the top of the device toward the cradle until it fastens in 

place.

There is an audible click when the device is secured in the 

cradle.

NOTICE

You should make sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle. 

If the model uses a locking bracket, make sure the bracket is 

firmly snapped shut. There is an audible click when the device 

or locking bracket is installed correctly. If the device is not firmly 

secured, it can lose power. The device can also fall out of the 

cradle and become damaged if it is not firmly secured.

Removing the Device from the Cradle

1

Press the release lever 

À

 on the cradle until the device is 

released.

2

Tilt the device forward, and lift it out of the cradle.

Specifications

Specification

Measurement

Dimensions on mount (W x H x 
D)

102.3 x 203.9 x 4.6 mm (4 x 8 x 

1

/

8

 in.)

Weight

0.7 kg (1.6 lbs.)

Display size (W x H)

53.9 x 95.0 mm (2 

1

/

8

 x 3 

3

/

4

 in.)

Display type

WQVGA

Display resolution

480 x 272 pixels

Material

Polycarbonate plastic

Water rating

1

IEC 60529 IPX7

Temperature range

From -15 to 55°C (from 5 to 131°F)

Fuse

3 A, 125 V fast-acting

Input voltage

From 9 to 18 Vdc

Max. power draw

2

5 W

Typical current draw (RMS)

2

0.5 A

Max. current draw (RMS)

2

2 A

Compass-safe distance

25 cm (9.8 in.)

Sonar frequencies

3

Traditional: 50, 77, 83, or 200 kHz
CHIRP Garmin ClearVü: 260, 455, or 
800 kHz

Transmit power (RMS)

3

500 W

Maximum depth

4

701 m (2,300 ft) at 77 kHz

Memory card

1 microSD

®

 card slot; 32 GB max. card 

size

Max. waypoints

5,000

Specification

Measurement

Max. routes

100

Max. active track points

50,000 points, 50 saved tracks

1

The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m 

for up to 30 min. For more information, go to 

www.garmin.com

/waterrating

.

2

Dependent upon transducer and chartplotter model.

3

Dependent upon transducer.

4

Maximum depth is dependent upon transducer, water salinity, 

bottom type, and other water conditions.

NMEA 0183 Information

Type

Sentence

Description

Transmit GPAPB

APB: Heading or track controller 
(autopilot) sentence "B"

GPBOD

BOD: Bearing (origin to destination)

GPBWC

BWC: Bearing and distance to waypoint

GPGGA

GGA: Global positioning system fix 
data

GPGLL

GLL: Geographic position (latitude and 
longitude)

GPGSA

GSA: GNSS DOP and active satellites

GPGSV

GSV: GNSS satellites in view

GPRMB

RMB: Recommended minimum 
navigation information

GPRMC

RMC: Recommended minimum specific 
GNSS data

GPRTE

RTE: Routes

GPVTG

VTG: Course over ground and ground 
speed

GPWPL

WPL: Waypoint location

GPXTE

XTE: Cross track error

PGRME

E: Estimated error

PGRMM

M: Map datum

PGRMZ

Z: Altitude

SDDBT

DBT: Depth below transducer

SDDPT

DPT: Depth

SDMTW

MTW: Water temperature

SDVHW

VHW: Water speed and heading

Receive DPT

Depth

DBT

Depth below transducer

MTW

Water temperature

VHW

Water speed and heading

WPL

Waypoint location

DSC

Digital selective calling information

DSE

Expanded digital selective calling

HDG

Heading, deviation, and variation

HDM

Heading, magnetic

MWD

Wind direction and speed

MDA

Meteorological composite

MWV

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

)

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®

 and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, 

registered in the USA and other countries. ECHOMAP

, Garmin ClearVü

, and Garmin 

Quickdraw

 are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may 

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