You can connect an inReach Mini device to the
chartplotter to view, reply to, and send preset messages
from the chartplotter.
NOTE:
The inReach Mini device must be connected to
the chartplotter and receiving satellite signals to send and
receive messages using the chartplotter.
To open the InReach® page, select
Vessel
>
InReach®
.
Connecting an inReach Device to the
Chartplotter
You can connect a compatible inReach device to the
chartplotter to manage messages.
1
Bring the inReach device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the
chartplotter.
2
From the main menu of the inReach device, select
Setup
>
ANT+
>
Status
>
On
.
3
On the chartplotter, select
Vessel
>
InReach®
>
Start
Pairing
.
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to
the inReach device. This can take up to 60 seconds.
4
If necessary, compare the code on the inReach device
to the chartplotter, and select
OK
if they match.
The inReach and chartplotter connect automatically when
they are within range.
Receiving inReach Messages
When your inReach device receives a message, a pop-
up notification appears briefly on the GLASS COCKPIT
screen.
• To review the full message, select
Review
.
• To dismiss the pop-up notification, select
OK
or wait for
the notification to close automatically.
Sending an inReach Preset Message
Preset messages are messages that you created at
. Preset messages have predefined
text and recipients.
1
From the
InReach®
page, select
Messages
>
Send
inReach Preset
.
2
Select a preset message.
3
Select
Send
.
Replying to an inReach Message
You can reply to an inReach message with a pre-written
message.
1
From the
InReach®
page, select
Messages
.
A list of sent and received messages appears.
2
Select a received message.
3
Select
Reply
.
4
Select a message.
5
Select
Send
.
Digital Switching
Your chartplotter can be used to monitor and control
circuits when connected to a compatible digital switching
system.
For example, you can control the interior lights and
navigation lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live
well circuits.
To access the digital switching controls, select
Vessel
>
Switching
.
For more information about purchasing and configuring a
digital switching system, contact your Garmin dealer.
Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page
You can add and customize digital switching pages on the
chartplotter.
1
Select
Vessel
>
Switching
>
Options
>
Setup
.
2
Select
Add Page
or
Edit Page
.
3
Set up the page as needed:
• To enter a name for the page, select
Name
.
• To set up the switches, select
Edit Switches
.
• To add an image of the boat, select
Add BoatView
Image
.
NOTE:
You can use the default vessel image or use
a custom image of your vessel. You should save the
custom image to the /Garmin folder on the memory
card. You can also adjust the view and placement of
the image.
Garmin Boat Switch
™
WARNING
Garmin strongly recommends using a professional
installer with proper knowledge of electrical systems to
install the device. Incorrectly installing the device can
result in serious bodily injury and damage to the vessel
or the battery.
Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Device
Some digital switches controlled by the Garmin Boat
Switch device must be configured before use.
Configuring a Switch as Momentary
All latching and momentary channels on the Garmin
Boat Switch device must be configured in the chartplotter
software as momentary switches for proper operation.
1
From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same
NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch
device, select
Options
>
Settings
>
My Vessel
>
Switching
>
NMEA Standard
.
2
Select the switch number.
3
Select
Configuration
>
Momentary
.
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