501957
58
Zoom out
Zoom in
Previous page
1/78
Next page
Conguring the Chartplotter
52 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual

1. If the transducer is installed at the water line
, measure the distance from
the transducer location to the keel of the boat. Enter this value in step 3 as a
positive number.
If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel
, measure the
distance from the transducer to the water line. Enter this value in step 3 as a
negative number.
2. From the Home screen, select  >  > .
3. Enter the distance measured in step 1. Ensure that you enter a positive or a
negative number based on the location of the transducer.
4. Select  to accept the number.
—set the temperature offset for the temperature sensor of your
transducer.

You must have a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor, a Garmin Intelliducer,
or a temperature-capable transducer to measure water temperature.
The temperature offset compensates for the temperature reading from a
temperature sensor.
1. Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor or
temperature-capable transducer that is connected to the chartplotter.
2. Measure the water temperature using a different temperature sensor or a
thermometer that is known to be accurate.
3. Subtract the water temperature measured in step 1 from the water
temperature measured in step 2.
This is the temperature offset. Enter this value in step 5 as a positive
number if the sensor connected to the chartplotter measures the water
temperature as being colder than it actually is. Enter this value in step 5 as
a negative number if the sensor connected to the chartplotter measures the
water temperature as being warmer than it actually is.
4. From the Home screen, select  >  > .
5. Enter the temperature offset calculated in step 3.
6. Select .
—use this menu to calibrate a speed-sensing device.
Follow the on-screen directions for calibration. If you do not have a speed-
sensing device, this menu does not appear.
 If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not
registering a speed, a “Speed Too Low”message appears. Select , and
safely increase the speed of the boat. If you get the message again, stop the
boat and make sure the speed-sensor wheel is not stuck. If the wheel turns
freely, check the cable connections. If you continue to get the message, contact
Garmin Product Support.
—enter the combined fuel capacity of all the engines on your
boat.
58


Need help? Post your question in this forum.

Forumrules


Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

For example, Anti-Semitic content, racist content, or material that could result in a violent physical act.

For example, a credit card number, a personal identification number, or an unlisted home address. Note that email addresses and full names are not considered private information.

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

Register

Register getting emails for Garmin GPSMAP 551 at:


You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.


Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Garmin GPSMAP 551 in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 4,12 mb in size.

 

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

Others manual(s) of Garmin GPSMAP 551

Garmin GPSMAP 551 Installation Guide - German - 12 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 551 User Manual - German - 84 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 551 User Manual - German - 72 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 551 Installation Guide - Dutch - 8 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 551 User Manual - Dutch - 84 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 551 Installation Guide - All languages - 28 pages


The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.



Info