Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra Series Owner'S Manual Download

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ECHOMAP

™

ULTRA SERIES

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for ECHOMAP Ultra Series

Page 1: ...ECHOMAP ULTRASERIES Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...nd SteadyCast are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SI...

Page 3: ...Location and Object Information on a Chart 13 Viewing Details about Navaids 13 Heading Line and Angle Markers 14 Premium Charts 15 Viewing Tide Station Information 15 Showing Satellite Imagery on the...

Page 4: ...Saving the Active Track 39 Viewing a List of Saved Tracks 39 Editing a Saved Track 39 Saving a Track as a Route 39 Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track 39 Deleting a Saved Track 39 Deleting A...

Page 5: ...V Sonar Settings 69 LiveV and FrontV Appearance Settings 70 RealV Appearance Settings 70 LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Settings 71 Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings 72 Autopilot 74 Autopilot...

Page 6: ...ercury Engine Overlay 89 Mercury Engine Overlay 90 Enabling the Mercury Engine Sport Exhaust Setting 90 Digital Switching 90 Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page 90 Tide Current and Celestial I...

Page 7: ...103 Setting the Water Temperature Offset 104 Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel 104 Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel 104 Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits 104...

Page 8: ...turning off 116 My sonar does not work 117 My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location 117 My device does not display the correct time 117 Garmin Support Center 117 Specifications 118...

Page 9: ...nd Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information Front View Automatic backlight sensor Power key Zoom keys Shortcut keys Touchscreen 2 microSD memor...

Page 10: ...r caps For best performance and to prevent corrosion insert the cable connector fully into the port and turn the locking ring clockwise to tighten it If the split collar locking ring is not installed...

Page 11: ...n website The owner s manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information 1 Go to garmin com manuals echomap_ultra 2 Select the Owner s Manual A web manual open...

Page 12: ...formation about GPS go to garmin com aboutGPS For help acquiring satellite signals see My device will not acquire GPS signals page 116 Selecting the GPS Source You can select your preferred source for...

Page 13: ...dd 2 Select a layout 3 Select an area 4 Select a function for the area 5 Repeat these steps for each area of the page 6 Drag the arrows to resize the areas 7 Hold an area to rearrange it 8 Hold a data...

Page 14: ...nformation shown when navigating select Navigation and select an option To turn on other data bars select Top Bar or Bottom Bar and select the necessary options 3 Select Done Setting the Vessel Type Y...

Page 15: ...ansfer user data such as waypoints and routes connect to the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Community update device software and plan your trip You can connect to the ActiveCaptain community for up to date...

Page 16: ...0 3 From the ActiveCaptain page select Wi Fi Network Wi Fi On 4 Enter a name and password for this network 5 From the application store on your mobile device install and open the ActiveCaptain app 6 B...

Page 17: ...e you can manage the notifications you must enable the Smart Notifications feature When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your mobile device receives a notification a pop up notification...

Page 18: ...Now Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain NOTE Before you can update your charts you must register them Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App page 8 You can use the ActiveCaptain app to download an...

Page 19: ...and provides a visual navigation aid This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals reefs bridges or channels and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages...

Page 20: ...tructions and cable areas Measuring a Distance on the Chart 1 From a chart select a location 2 Select Measure Distance A push pin appears on the screen at your present location The distance and angle...

Page 21: ...annot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line This is due to the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe obstacle height 5 Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water...

Page 22: ...om a chart select Menu Layers My Vessel Heading Line Angle Markers 2 If necessary select Source and select an option To automatically use the available source select Auto To use the GPS antenna headin...

Page 23: ...solution satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on the Navigation chart Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart page 16 Aerial Photos Shows marinas and other navigationa...

Page 24: ...on appears above the direction indicator Color Current Speed Range Yellow 0 to 1 knot Orange 1 to 2 knots Red 2 or more knots Showing Tides and Current Indicators NOTE This feature is available with p...

Page 25: ...ection in which the triangle is pointing indicates the direction in which the AIS vessel is moving Target is selected Target is activated The target appears larger on the chart A green line attached t...

Page 26: ...the calculation of the projected course line When course over ground heading and rate of turn information are provided by an activated AIS target the projected course of the target is calculated base...

Page 27: ...the safe zone radius around your vessel 4 Select Time To 5 Select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is determined to intersect the safe zone For example to be notified of a pending int...

Page 28: ...d AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency position reports when activated The chartplotter can receive signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters SART Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beaco...

Page 29: ...ignore Search and Rescue Transponder SART test signals select AIS SART Test Chart Menu NOTE Not all settings apply to all chart views Some options require premium maps or connected accessories NOTE Th...

Page 30: ...re used Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart page 16 NOTE This setting must be enabled to view Standard Mapping charts Tides Currents Shows current station indicators and tide station ind...

Page 31: ...Time Constant Filters the layline data based on the time interval entered For a smoother layline that filters out some of the changes in the boat s heading or true wind angle enter a higher number Fo...

Page 32: ...s the gradient of the bottom with shading This feature is available only with some premium maps Sonar Imagery Shows sonar imagery to help show the density of the bottom This feature is available only...

Page 33: ...Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows you to instantly create maps with contours and depth labels for any body of water When Garmin Quickdraw Contours records data a colored circle surroun...

Page 34: ...nity Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect page 27 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain 1 From your mobile device open the ActiveCaptain app and c...

Page 35: ...ct account create one 4 Sign in to your Garmin Connect account 5 Select Dashboards Marine to open the Garmin Quickdraw widget TIP Make sure you have a memory card in your computer to share Garmin Quic...

Page 36: ...tes to load the maps Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings From a chart select Menu Quickdraw Contours Settings Recording Offset Sets the distance between the sonar depth and the contour recording depth...

Page 37: ...ow the course or the route on the Navigation chart Fishing chart Perspective 3D chart view or Mariner s Eye 3D chart view You can set and follow a course to a destination using one of three methods Go...

Page 38: ...hazards that could result in vessel damage personal injury or death The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance Carefully...

Page 39: ...ghtings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects You can set and follow a direct course from your current location to a selected destination 1 Select a destination Destination...

Page 40: ...a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a different location This can be helpful when creating sail racing start and finish lines 1 Select Nav Info Waypoints New Waypoint Enter Ran...

Page 41: ...tom clearance Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and avoid any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path When using Go To a direct course and a corrected course...

Page 42: ...an add up to 250 turns to one route 1 Select Nav Info Routes New Route Route Using Chart 2 Select the starting location of the route The starting point can be your present location or another location...

Page 43: ...gate parallel to the route offset from it by a specific distance 5 Indicate how to navigate the route To navigate the route from the starting point used when the route was created to the left of the o...

Page 44: ...w the path indicated by the magenta line 4 Select Start Navigation 5 Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles Route Color Coding page 30 NOTE When using Auto Gu...

Page 45: ...s When your boat enters one of those areas a warning message appears Route Color Coding page 30 NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas NOTE Not all settings apply to all map...

Page 46: ...he Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest As a result the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line unless the destination selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway 8...

Page 47: ...ct a track 3 Select Review Edit Track Save as Route Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track Before you can browse a list of tracks and navigate to them you must record and save at least one track...

Page 48: ...To record the track based on a distance between points select Distance Change and enter the distance To record the track based on a time interval select Time Change and enter the time interval To rec...

Page 49: ...m select Alarm Setting a Boundary Alarm Boundary alarms alert you when you are within a specified distance of a set boundary This can be helpful when attempting to avoid certain areas or when you shou...

Page 50: ...ite This indicates the boat must increase speed to reach the start line on time When the end point is past the start line the line is red This indicates the boat must reduce speed to avoid a penalty f...

Page 51: ...chart Length Sets the length of the laylines Display Sets how the laylines and vessel appear on the chart Setup Sailing Angle Allows you to select how the device calculates laylines The Actual option...

Page 52: ...the transducer is installed at the water line or anywhere above the end of the keel measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat Enter this value as a positive number If t...

Page 53: ...screen select Menu Autopilot Setup Sailing Setup Wind Hold Type 2 Select Apparent or True Engaging Wind Hold Before you can enable the wind hold you must connect a wind sensor to the autopilot From th...

Page 54: ...ground which are helpful for casting or finding reference points Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction...

Page 55: ...nar views available vary depending on the type of transducer and sounder module connected to the chartplotter For example you can view certain Panoptix sonar screens only if you have a compatible Pano...

Page 56: ...en scrolls from the right to the left Depth information Suspended targets or fish Bottom of the body of water Split Frequency Sonar View In the split frequency sonar view the two sides of the screen s...

Page 57: ...different strengths of the sonar return The default color scheme follows a traditional sonar color palette in which yellow indicates the strongest return orange indicates a strong return red indicates...

Page 58: ...d down to move the zoom area Select to adjust the range Select to adjust the frequency Select to adjust the gain Select to adjust the beam width Drag the zoom window to move the zoom area on the left...

Page 59: ...quency sonar provides a detailed picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed representation of structures the boat is passing over Traditional transducers emit a conical beam The...

Page 60: ...does provide built in SideV sonar you need a compatible SideV transducer SideV scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what lies to the sides of the boat You can use this as a search tool to...

Page 61: ...iews To receive Panoptix sonar you need a compatible transducer The Panoptix sonar views allow you to see all around the boat in real time You can also watch your bait underwater and bait schools in f...

Page 62: ...is sonar view shows a two dimensional view of what is below the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish Panoptix down view history in a scrolling sonar view Boat Range Trails Drop shot rig Bo...

Page 63: ...LiveV Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows a two dimensional view of what is in front of the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish Boat Range Fish Trails Bottom Sonar Fishfinder 55...

Page 64: ...ws a three dimensional view of what is in front of the transducer This view can be used when you are stationary and you need to see the bottom and the fish approaching the boat Color legend Boat Ping...

Page 65: ...his sonar view shows a three dimensional view of what is below the transducer and can be used when you are stationary and want to see what is around your boat Color legend Boat Sonar beam Range Fish B...

Page 66: ...s a three dimensional view of what is behind your boat as you are moving and shows the entire water column in 3D from the bottom to the top of the water This view is used for finding fish Color legend...

Page 67: ...sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots To see the FrontV sonar view you must install and connect a compatible transducer such as a PS21 transducer You may need to update the transducer soft...

Page 68: ...OTE Not all chartplotters and sonar modules support this feature 1 Complete an action From a sonar view select Menu Sonar Setup Installation Transducer Type Select Settings My Vessel Transducer Type 2...

Page 69: ...re using more than one sonar data source for a particular sonar view you can select the source to use for that sonar view For example if you have two sources for Garmin ClearV you can select the sourc...

Page 70: ...ices on the network The values of other sonar settings such as the Appearance settings are not synchronized and should be configured on each individual device In addition the scroll rates of the vario...

Page 71: ...the scroll speed On screen Control Sets the behavior of the buttons on the sonar screen control This is available for touchscreen devices Range Lines Shows the vertical lines indicating the distance t...

Page 72: ...structure it is recommend to use the Auto setting To scroll faster select Up To scroll more slowly select Down Adjusting the Range You can adjust the range of the depth scale for traditional and Garm...

Page 73: ...alarms feature is a tool for situational awareness only and may not prevent grounding in all circumstances It is your obligation to ensure safe operation of the vessel The shallow water alarm feature...

Page 74: ...the bottom The device will not search for the bottom deeper than the selected depth Adjusts the appearance of returns to compensate for weakened sonar signals in deeper water and reduces the appearanc...

Page 75: ...each transducer element which enables you to change the frequency quickly using the presets as the water and your goals change Viewing two frequencies concurrently using the split frequency view allo...

Page 76: ...l You can change the viewing angle of the RealV sonar views You can also zoom in and out of the view From a RealV sonar view select an option To adjust the viewing angle diagonally select To adjust th...

Page 77: ...ation to the depth Manually adjusting the range enables you to view a specified range The bottom can appear on the screen as long as it appears within the range you have set Manually reducing this opt...

Page 78: ...rward range gives you time to react 10 seconds It turns red and sounds an alarm when the system detects an obstruction or the depth is less than the entered value LiveV and FrontV Appearance Settings...

Page 79: ...he range enables you to view a specified range which can be useful for tracking a bottom that has large terrain changes such as a drop offs or cliffs The bottom can appear on the screen as long as it...

Page 80: ...water line where the Panoptix transducer is mounted Entering the actual depth at which the transducer is mounted results in a more accurate visual presentation of what is in the water Bow Offset Sets...

Page 81: ...the compass the transducer must be installed far enough away from the trolling motor to avoid magnetic interference and deployed in the water Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the i...

Page 82: ...the steering of your boat to maintain a constant heading heading hold The system also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic steering functions and patterns When the chartplotter is co...

Page 83: ...dow Drive Feature WARNING If the Shadow Drive feature is disabled steering the boat manually will not disengage the autopilot system You must use the helm control or connected chartplotter to disengag...

Page 84: ...owing the Circles Pattern You can use the circles pattern to steer the boat in a continuous circle in a specified direction and at a specified time interval 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu Pat...

Page 85: ...Actions 2 Select an action key to change 3 Select a pattern or action to assign to the action key Force Trolling Motor Control WARNING Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water Cont...

Page 86: ...or a connection to the chartplotter and turns green when the connection is successful After the chartplotter and trolling motor connect successfully enable the trolling motor overlay bar to control th...

Page 87: ...reases the speed Enables the cruise control at the current speed over ground SOG Engages the propellor at full speed Trolling motor status Enables anchor lock which uses the trolling motor to hold you...

Page 88: ...safe operation of your boat When using the Manual setting for the Arrival Mode option you must be ready to take control of the boat Auto Power On Turns on the trolling motor when you apply power to th...

Page 89: ...information a compatible transducer or sensor must be connected to the network Viewing the Compass You can view information about your bearing heading and route using the compass Select Gauges Compass...

Page 90: ...the number of engines Select Auto Configure to automatically detect the number of engines Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges Before you can customize how the engines are shown in the gauges you...

Page 91: ...on After you have filled up all the fuel tanks on the vessel select Fill Up All Tanks The fuel level is reset to maximum capacity After you have added less than a full tank of fuel select Add Fuel to...

Page 92: ...e downwind scale 1 From the wind gauge select Menu Compass Gauge Set Gauge Type Close Hauled Gauge 2 Select an option To set the maximum and minimum values that appear when the upwind close hauled win...

Page 93: ...e anchor The chartplotter automatically detects the Power Pole anchor system s C Monster gateway on the NMEA 2000 network Enabling the Power Pole Anchor Overlay You must enable the Power Pole overlay...

Page 94: ...set the desired speed for the anchor to deploy and retract Power Pole Overlay Before you can control the Power Pole anchor with the chartplotter you must enable the overlay Enabling the Power Pole An...

Page 95: ...e the active Mercury Helm to a different chatplotter 1 From the Mercury gauge select Menu Mercury Helm 2 Make a selection Mercury Troll Control Features WARNING You are responsible for the safe and pr...

Page 96: ...prudent operation of your vessel Mercury Cruise Control does not steer the boat for you and does not avoid navigational hazards Failure to safely operate your boat could result in an accident causing...

Page 97: ...ssel Failure to properly maintain the engines could result in an accident causing property damage serious personal injury or death When your chartplotter is connected to a compatible Mercury engine yo...

Page 98: ...ine overlay select Sport Exhaust On TIP You can select from the menu bar to quickly open the overlay TIP You can also enable the Sport Exhaust setting from the Mercury gauges page menu Digital Switchi...

Page 99: ...ion about a current station for a specific date and time including the current speed and level of the current By default the chartplotter shows current information for the most recently viewed current...

Page 100: ...ntact 2 Enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI of the vessel 3 Enter the name of the vessel Incoming Distress Calls If your compatible chartplotter and VHF radio are connected using NMEA 0183...

Page 101: ...lect a color for the trail line select Trail Line Deleting a Position Report Call 1 Select Nav Info Other Vessels DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review Edit Clear Report Viewing Ves...

Page 102: ...select a new channel 4 Select Send The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio 5 On your Garmin VHF radio complete the call Media Player If you have a compatible stereo or stereos c...

Page 103: ...ia screen select Source and select the media source NOTE The Devices button only appears when more than one media device is connected to the network NOTE The Source button only appears for devices tha...

Page 104: ...he stereo and be within range of a broadcasting station You cannot connect an AM FM antenna to the remote control You must connect an AM FM antenna to the stereo you are controlling with the remote co...

Page 105: ...Select a preset from the list 3 Select Remove Current Channel DAB Playback When you connect a compatible Digital Audio Broadcasting DAB module and antenna such as the Fusion MS DAB100A to a compatible...

Page 106: ...set 2 Select Browse Presets Save Current Selecting a DAB Preset from a List 1 From the DAB media screen select Browse Presets View Presets 2 Select a preset from the list Removing DAB Presets 1 From t...

Page 107: ...ct an option If the media device is a FUSION Link capable stereo select Media Browse Channel If the media device is a GXM antenna select Media Menu Category Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets Li...

Page 108: ...locked 1 From the media screen select Browse Parental Clear All Locked 2 Enter your passcode Setting the Device Name 1 From the media screen select Menu Installation Set Device Name 2 Enter a device n...

Page 109: ...Allows the device to save images of the screen Menu Bar Display Shows or automatically hides the menu bar when it is not needed Background Sets the device to display a background image or color Satel...

Page 110: ...Offset Compensates for the water temperature reading from a NMEA 0183 water temperature sensor or a temperature capable transducer Setting the Water Temperature Offset page 104 Vessel Type Enables som...

Page 111: ...transducer is installed at the water line or anywhere above the end of the keel measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat Enter this value as a positive number If the...

Page 112: ...elect Settings My Vessel Fuel Capacity 2 Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel You can synchronize the fuel levels in the chartplo...

Page 113: ...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 GPB...

Page 114: ...ch for wireless networks 2 Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network Setting Up the Wi Fi Wireless Network page 106 3 Enter the chartplotter password Changing the Wireless Channel You can...

Page 115: ...than the specified value FrontV Alarm Sets an alarm to sound when the depth in front of the vessel is less than the specified value which can help you avoid running aground Setting the FrontV Depth Al...

Page 116: ...t Time To 5 Select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is determined to intersect the safe zone For example to be notified of a pending intersection 10 minutes before it will likely occur...

Page 117: ...r Select Settings Other Vessels AIS Enables and disables AIS signal reception DSC Enables and disables digital selective calling DSC AIS Alarm Sets the collision alarm Setting the Safe Zone Collision...

Page 118: ...boundaries 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 Select Nav Info Manage Data Data Transfer Save to Card 3 If necessary select the memory card to copy the data to 4 Select an option To create a n...

Page 119: ...hat is attached to the computer 2 Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card into a folder named Garmin UserData 3 Insert a memory card into the card slot 4 Select Nav Info Manage Data Da...

Page 120: ...the Garmin Express app for faster data transfer of larger downloads and updates and to avoid possible data charges with some mobile devices Function ActiveCaptain mobile app Garmin Express desktop app...

Page 121: ...rmin folder on the memory card 4 Remove the memory card from your device 5 Open the Garmin Express app on your computer 6 Insert the memory card into your computer 7 If necessary select Get Started 8...

Page 122: ...ftware Yes 15 Wait several minutes while the update process completes 16 When prompted leave the memory card in place and restart the chartplotter 17 Remove the memory card NOTE If the memory card is...

Page 123: ...ing the Device Software Using a Memory Card page 115 Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Card To update the software using a memory card you must obtain a software update memory card or load t...

Page 124: ...If it is mounted inside of a cabin it should be close to a window so it can receive the GPS signal My device will not turn on or keeps turning off Devices erratically turning off or not turning on cou...

Page 125: ...is is commonly displayed as latitude longitude in degrees and minutes with options for degrees minutes and second degrees only or one of several grid formats Map datum is a math model which depicts a...

Page 126: ...s 5 000 Max routes 100 Max active track points 50 000 points 50 saved tracks 10 Inch Models Specification Measurement Dimensions W x H x D 29 5 x 19 5 x 9 8 cm 11 6 x 7 7 x 3 9 in Display size W x H 2...

Page 127: ...Wi Fi 2 4 GHz 18 5 dBm maximum ANT 2 4 GHz 1 2 dBm maximum Bluetooth 2 4 GHz 1 0 dBm maximum Sonar Models Specifications Specification Measurement Sonar frequencies4 Traditional 50 77 83 or 200 kHz C...

Page 128: ...gitude 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...

Page 129: ...ng 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 AI...

Page 130: ...d Water referenced 128267 Water depth 129539 GNSS DOPs 129799 Radio frequency mode and power 130306 Wind data 130312 Temperature Transmit PGN Description 126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group fun...

Page 131: ...class B position report 129040 AIS class B extended position report 129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data 129798 AIS SAR aircraft position report 128000 Nautical leeway angle 129802 AIS s...

Page 132: ...support garmin com GUID E496ED9A F874 45F8 BB02 F69A61BFB042 v5 May 2023...

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