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  • Page 1 ECHOMAP PLUS ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2017 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart..15 Introduction........1 Zooming In and Out of the Chart..15 Panning the Chart with the Keys..16 ECHOMAP Plus 40 Device View..... 1 Selecting an Item on the Map Using Device Keys.......... 2 the Device Keys......... 16 ECHOMAP Plus 60 Front View....
  • Page 4 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Community with Garmin Connect..31 Path............ 40 Garmin Quickdraw Contours Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path..40 Settings..........32 Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress..... 41 Navigation with a Chartplotter..33 Setting a Timed Arrival......
  • Page 5 RealVü Appearance Settings.... 73 Flasher View.......... 53 Panoptix Transducer Installation Flasher Page Shortcuts..... 54 Settings..........74 Garmin ClearVü Sonar View....55 Garmin SideVü™ Sonar View....56 Autopilot........75 SideVü Scanning Technology... 57 Autopilot Screen........76 Measuring Distance on the Sonar Adjusting the Step Steering Screen..........
  • Page 6 Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Screens..........80 Alarms..........86 Trolling Motor Control Bar....80 Setting the Fuel Alarm......86 Trolling Motor Settings......81 Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel..........87 Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Keys............
  • Page 7 Changing DAB Stations..... 93 Sharing and Managing User Data.. 103 DAB Presets........93 SiriusXM Satellite Radio....... 93 Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share User Data..........104 Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID... 93 User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Activating a SiriusXM Subscription.. 94 Diagram...........
  • Page 8 My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location......112 My device does not display the correct time..........112 Garmin Support Center....... 112 Specifications........113 All Models........113 4-Inch Models........113 6-Inch Models........114 7-Inch Models........114 9-Inch Models........115 Sonar Models Specifications..

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. ECHOMAP Plus 40 Device View Device keys microSD memory card slot ® Power and transducer connectors Beeper NOTICE Each time you place the device in the bracket, you should make sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle, the cables are fully pushed into the device and cradle, and the locking bracket is snapped firmly closed.

  • Page 10: Device Keys

    Device Keys Turns on and off the device when held. Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar transmission when quickly pressed and released. Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed repeatedly. Zooms out of a chart or view. Zooms in to a chart or view.

  • Page 11: Echomap Plus 60 Front View

    ECHOMAP Plus 60 Front View Power key Automatic backlight sensor Keys microSD memory card slot NOTICE Each time you place the device in the cradle, you should make sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle, the cables are fully pushed into the device and cradle, and the locking bracket is snapped firmly closed. There is an audible click when the locking bracket is installed correctly.

  • Page 12: Device Keys

    Takes a screenshot when held. Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable. MENU Closes a menu, when applicable. Takes a screenshot when held. ECHOMAP Plus 60 Connector View POWER Power and data sharing NMEA 2000 ® network...

  • Page 13: Echomap Plus 70/90 Front View

    ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 Front View Power key Automatic backlight sensor Touchscreen Shortcut keys microSD memory card slot Device Keys Turns on and off the device when held. Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar transmission when quickly pressed and released.

  • Page 14: Echomap Plus 70/90 Connector View

    ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 Connector View POWER Power and NMEA 0183 devices NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network SONAR 12-pin transducer PANOPTIX Panoptix LiveScope sonar or Garmin ® Marine Network for sharing sonar, charts, and user data ™ ™ NOTICE To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors with weather caps.

  • Page 15: Accessing The Manuals From The Web

    Accessing the Manuals from the Web You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of manuals from the Garmin website. 1 Go to garmin.com/manuals/echomapplus60-70-90. 2 Select the Owner's Manual. A web manual opens. You can download the entire manual by selecting Download PDF.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Gps Source

    • To change the Home screen background image, select Background, and select an image. Customizing Pages Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs. 1 Select Combos > Customize > Add.

  • Page 17: Creating A New Combination Page With The Echomap Plus 60

    Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus 60 You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs. 1 Select Combos > Customize > Add. 2 Select a layout. 3 Select an area. 4 Select a function for the area.

  • Page 18: Customizing The Data Overlays

    Customizing the Data Overlays You can customize the data in the data overlays shown on a screen. 1 Select an option based on the type of screen you are viewing: • From a full screen view, select MENU > Edit Overlays. •...

  • Page 19: Activecaptain App

    The ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 models are compatible with the ActiveCaptain community. The ECHOMAP Plus 40/60 models are not compatible with the ActiveCaptain community. ActiveCaptain Roles Your level of interaction with the ECHOMAP Plus device using the ActiveCaptain app depends on your role. Feature Owner Guest...

  • Page 20: Getting Started With The Activecaptain App

    You can connect a mobile device to the ECHOMAP Plus device using the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy way for you to interact with your ECHOMAP Plus device and complete such tasks as sharing data, registering, updating the device software, and receiving mobile device notifications.

  • Page 21: Receiving Notifications

    Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel. Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death. Before your ECHOMAP Plus device can receive notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device and enable the Smart Notifications feature.

  • Page 22: Updating Software With The Activecaptain App

    Updates > Download. The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile device. When you reconnect the app to the ECHOMAP Plus device, the update is transferred to the device. After the transfer is complete, you are prompted to install the update.

  • Page 23: Charts And 3D Chart Views

    Charts and 3D Chart Views The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the map data and accessories used. NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in some areas. You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting Charts. Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available.

  • Page 24: Panning The Chart With The Keys

    Panning the Chart with the Keys You can move the chart to view an area other than your present location. 1 From the chart, use the arrow keys. 2 Select BACK to stop panning and return the screen to your present location. NOTE: To pan from a combination screen, select SELECT.

  • Page 25: Navigating To A Point On The Chart

    Navigating to a Point on the Chart WARNING All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed. Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 26: Heading Line And Angle Markers

    Heading Line and Angle Markers The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Angle markers indicate relative position from the heading or course over ground, which are helpful for casting or finding reference points.

  • Page 27: Premium Charts

    Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings, and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path. NOTE: Not all models support all charts. Optional premium charts, such as Garmin Navionics Vision+ , allow you to get the most out of your chartplotter. ™...

  • Page 28: Showing Satellite Imagery On The Navigation Chart

    Animated Tide and Current Indicators WARNING Tide and current information is for information purposes only. It is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment in, on, and around the water at all times.

  • Page 29: Viewing Aerial Photos Of Landmarks

    Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation chart, you must turn on the Photo Points setting in the chart setup (Chart Layers, page 26). NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some areas. You can use aerial photographs of landmarks, marinas, and harbors to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival.

  • Page 30: Heading And Projected Course Of Activated Ais Targets

    NOTE: Vessels being tracked with the Blue Force Tracking feature are indicated with a blue-green color regardless of their status. Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets When heading and course over ground information are provided by an activated AIS target, the heading of the target appears on a chart as a solid line attached to the AIS target symbol.

  • Page 31: Setting The Safe-Zone Collision Alarm

    Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm WARNING This feature is a tool for situational awareness only and may not prevent groundings or collisions in all circumstances. It is your obligation to ensure safe operation of your vessel. CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible (System Settings, page 96).

  • Page 32: Ais Distress Signals

    Symbol Meaning Real or synthetic ATON Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark North Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark South Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark East Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark West Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Special Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Safe Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Danger Virtual ATON Virtual ATON: Topmark North...

  • Page 33: Turning Off Ais Reception

    (User Data Layer Settings, page 27). Quickdraw Contours: Turns on bottom contour drawing, and allows you to create fishing map labels (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping, page 29). Chart Setup: Adjusts the orientation and level of detail shown on the chart and adjusts the data shown on the screen.

  • Page 34: Chart Layers

    (Other Vessels Layer Settings, page 27). Water: Shows and hides depth items (Water Layer Settings, page 28). Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings, page 32). Chart Layer Settings From a chart, select MENU > Layers > Chart.
  • Page 35 Laylines Settings To use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor to the chartplotter. When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type, page 10), you can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be very helpful when racing. From the Navigation chart, select MENU >...
  • Page 36 For inland fishing, a maximum of five depth ranges can help reduce map clutter. The depth ranges apply to all charts and all bodies of water. Some Garmin LakeVü and premium supplemental charts have multiple depth range shading by default.

  • Page 37: Fish Eye 3D Settings

    1,500 hours of data onto a 2 GB memory card. When you record data on a memory card in your chartplotter, the new data is added to your existing Garmin Quickdraw Contours map, and is saved on the memory card. When you insert a new memory card, the existing data does not transfer onto the new card.

  • Page 38: Mapping A Body Of Water Using The Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature

    Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature Before you can use the Garmin Quickdraw Contours feature, you must have sonar depth, your GPS position, and a memory card with free space. 1 From a chart view, select MENU > Quickdraw Contours > Start Recording.

  • Page 39: Connecting To The Garmin Quickdraw Community With Garmin Connect

    If not, follow these steps to enable sharing. From the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device, select Sync with Plotter > Contribute to Community. The next time you connect the ActiveCaptain app to the ECHOMAP Plus device, your contour maps are transferred to the community automatically.

  • Page 40: Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings

    Survey Coloring: Sets the color of the Garmin Quickdraw Contours display. When this setting is turned on, the colors indicate the quality of the recording. When this setting is turned off, the contour areas use standard map colors.

  • Page 41: Navigation With A Chartplotter

    Navigation with a Chartplotter WARNING All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed. Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 42: Basic Navigation Questions

    For example, the roue segment is red striped when the route crosses under a very low bridge or is in shallow waters. This line is red striped in Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts only; it is magenta and gray striped in previous versions of the charts.

  • Page 43: Searching For A Destination By Name

    Searching for a Destination by Name You can search for saved waypoints, saved routes, saved tracks, and marine services destinations by name. 1 Select Nav Info > Search by Name. 2 Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination. 3 If necessary, select Done.

  • Page 44: Marking Your Present Location As A Waypoint

    Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint From any screen, select MARK. Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location 1 From a chart, select Nav Info > Waypoints > New Waypoint. 2 Select an option: • To create the waypoint by entering position coordinates, select Enter Coordinates, and enter the coordinates.

  • Page 45: Moving A Saved Waypoint

    Moving a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Nav Info > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select Review > Edit > Position. 4 Indicate a new location for the waypoint: • To move the waypoint using coordinates, select Enter Coordinates, enter the new coordinates, and select Done or Cancel.

  • Page 46: Routes

    Routes A route is a path from one location to one or more destinations. Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location You can create and immediately navigate a route on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. This method does not save the route.

  • Page 47: Browsing For And Navigating A Saved Route

    Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of them, you must create and save at least one route. 1 Select Nav Info > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Navigate To.

  • Page 48: Auto Guidance

    Auto Guidance WARNING The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings, and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path. All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.

  • Page 49: Canceling An Auto Guidance Calculation In Progress

    Clearance settings, the section of the Auto Guidance path appears as a solid orange line or a red striped line in Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts and appears as a magenta and gray striped line in previous versions. When your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message appears (Route Color Coding, page 34).

  • Page 50: Tracks

    Adjusting the Distance from Shore The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance setting are relative, not absolute.

  • Page 51: Saving The Active Track

    Saving the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select Nav Info > Tracks > Save Active Track. 2 Select an option: • Select the time the active track began. • Select Entire Log. 3 Select Save.

  • Page 52: Retracing The Active Track

    Retracing the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select Nav Info > Tracks > Follow Active Track. 2 Select an option: • Select the time the active track began. • Select Entire Log. 3 Review the course indicated by the colored line.

  • Page 53: Creating A Boundary

    Creating a Boundary 1 Select Nav Info > Boundaries > New. 2 Select a boundary shape. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Converting a Route to a Boundary 1 Select Nav Info > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Review > Edit Route > Save as Boundary. Converting a Track to a Boundary 1 Select Nav Info >...

  • Page 54: Sailing Features

    Sailing Features Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features You must select a sailing vessel type to use the sailing features. 1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type. 2 Select Sailboat or Sailing Catamaran. Sail Racing You can use the device to increase the likelihood that your boat will cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins.

  • Page 55: Setting The Distance Between The Bow And The Gps Antenna

    Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna You can enter the distance between the bow of your boat and the location of your GPS antenna. This helps ensure the bow of your boat crosses the starting line at the precise start time. 1 From the starting line guidance gauge, select MENU >...

  • Page 56: Setting The Keel Offset

    Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of the water, depending on your needs.

  • Page 57: Sailboat Autopilot Operation

    Sailboat Autopilot Operation WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended CAUTION When engaged, the autopilot controls only the rudder.

  • Page 58: Heading Line And Angle Markers

    Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold Before you can engage wind hold, you must have a wind sensor installed. 1 Engage wind hold (Engaging Wind Hold, page 49). 2 Select MENU. 3 Select an option. The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and information about the progress of the tack or gybe appears on the screen.

  • Page 59: Viewing Sailing Vessel Data

    When properly connected to a compatible transducer, your chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder. For more information about which transducer is best for your needs, go to garmin.com/transducers. Different sonar views can help you view the fish in the area. The sonar views available vary depending on the type of transducer and sounder module connected to the chartplotter.

  • Page 60: Traditional Sonar View

    Traditional Sonar View There are several full-screen views available, depending on the transducer that is connected. The full-screen Traditional sonar view shows a large image of the sonar readings from a transducer. The range scale along the right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as the screen scrolls from the right to the left.

  • Page 61: Flasher View

    Flasher View The flasher shows sonar information on a circular depth scale, indicating what is beneath your boat. It is organized as a ring that starts at the top and progresses clockwise. Depth is indicated by the scale inside the ring.

  • Page 62: Flasher Page Shortcuts

    Flasher Page Shortcuts On touchscreen devices, you can interact with the flasher and a-scopes. Drag up and 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 A-scope.

  • Page 63: Garmin Clearvü Sonar View

    NOTE: To receive Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar, you need a compatible transducer. For information about compatible transducers, go to garmin.com/transducers. Garmin ClearVü high-frequency sonar provides a detailed picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed representation of structures the boat is passing over.

  • Page 64: Garmin Sidevü™ Sonar View

    Sonar View ™ Not all models provide built-in Garmin SideVü sonar support. If your model does not provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a compatible sounder module and compatible SideVü transducer. If your model does provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a compatible SideVü transducer.

  • Page 65: Sidevü Scanning Technology

    SideVü Scanning Technology Instead of a more common conical beam, the SideVü transducer uses a flat beam to scan the water and bottom to the sides of your boat. Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen You can measure the distance between two points on the SideVü sonar view. 1 From the SideVü...

  • Page 66: Livevü Down Sonar View

    LiveVü Down Sonar View This 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 Bottom Sonar Fishfinder...

  • Page 67: Livevü Forward Sonar View

    LiveVü 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...

  • Page 68: Realvü 3D Forward Sonar View

    RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows 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 indicator...

  • Page 69: Realvü 3D Down Sonar View

    RealVü 3D Down Sonar View This 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 Bottom...

  • Page 70: Realvü 3D Historical Sonar View

    RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View This sonar view provides 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 Boat Range...

  • Page 71: Frontvü Sonar View

    FrontVü Sonar View The Panoptix FrontVü sonar view increases your situational awareness by showing obstructions under the water, up to 91 meters (300 feet) in front of the boat. The ability to effectively avoid forward collisions with FrontVü sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots.

  • Page 72: Selecting The Transducer Type

    When you are 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 ClearVü, you can select the source to use from the Garmin ClearVü...

  • Page 73: Renaming A Sonar Source

    For example, from one ECHOMAP Plus 93sv device mounted at the back of the boat, you can view the sonar data from another ECHOMAP Plus device and Garmin ClearVü transducer mounted at the front of your boat.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Level Of Detail

    You can control the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen either by adjusting the gain for traditional transducers or by adjusting the brightness for Garmin ClearVü transducers. If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen, you can lower the gain or brightness to remove lower intensity returns and noise.

  • Page 75: Setting The Zoom Level On The Sonar Screen

    • To scroll more slowly, select Down. Adjusting the Range You can adjust the range of the depth scale for traditional and Garmin ClearVü sonar views. Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps the bottom within the lower or outer third of the sonar screen, and can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or moderate terrain changes.

  • Page 76: Sonar Appearance Settings

    Sonar Appearance Settings From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Appearance. Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme. A-Scope: Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen that shows instantaneously the range to targets along a scale. Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help define the hardness or softness of the signal.

  • Page 77: Advanced Sonar Settings

    Advanced Sonar Settings NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all views and transducers. From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Advanced. Interference: Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of interference from nearby sources of noise. The lowest interference setting that achieves the desired improvement should be used to remove interference from the screen.

  • Page 78: Sonar Frequencies

    Sonar Frequencies NOTE: The frequencies available depend on the transducers being used. Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular goals and the present depth of the water. Higher frequencies use narrow beam widths, and are better for high-speed operation and rough sea conditions. Bottom definition and thermocline definition can be better when using a higher frequency.

  • Page 79: Turning On The A-Scope

    Turning On the A-Scope NOTE: This feature is available in the Traditional sonar views. The a-scope is a vertical flasher along the right side of the view, showing you what is underneath the transducer right now. You can use the a-scope to identify target returns that may be missed when the sonar data is quickly scrolling across the screen, such as when your boat is moving at high speeds.

  • Page 80: Livevü Forward And Frontvü Sonar Settings

    LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Settings From the LiveVü Forward or FrontVü sonar view, select MENU. Gain: Controls the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen. If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen, you can lower the gain to remove lower intensity returns and noise.

  • Page 81: Livevü And Frontvü Appearance Settings

    Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm WARNING FrontVü sonar and the FrontVü depth alarm are tools for situational awareness only, and may not prevent groundings in all circumstances. As vessel speeds approach and exceed 8 knots, your ability to effectively respond to the information provided by the sonar and/or alarm decreases. It is your responsibility to remain aware of your surroundings while underway and to operate your vessel in a safe and prudent manner.

  • Page 82: Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings

    Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings From a Panoptix sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Installation. Install Depth: Sets the depth below the 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.

  • Page 83: Autopilot

    The autopilot system continuously adjusts 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 compatible chartplotter is connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot system, you can engage and control the autopilot from the chartplotter.

  • Page 84: Autopilot Screen

    Autopilot Screen Actual heading Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward) Actual heading (when in standby mode) Intended heading (when engaged) Rudder position indicator (available when a rudder sensor is connected) Step turn to port (to adjust the intended heading by amount shown) Step turn to starboard (to adjust the intended heading by amount shown) Adjusting the Step Steering Increment 1 From the autopilot screen, select MENU >...

  • Page 85: Selecting The Preferred Heading Source

    Selecting the Preferred Heading Source NOTICE For best results, use the autopilot CCU internal compass for the heading source. Using a third-party GPS compass can cause the data to be delivered erratically and may result in excessive delays. The autopilot needs timely information, and therefore cannot often use third-party GPS compass data for GPS location or speed.

  • Page 86: Steering Patterns

    You can wirelessly connect a Reactor autopilot remote control to the chartplotter to control the compatible Reactor autopilot system. For more information about using the remote, see the Reactor autopilot remote control instructions at garmin .com Autopilot...

  • Page 87: Pairing A Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With A Chartplotter

    You can connect the Force trolling motor to the chartplotter to view and control the motor using the chartplotter. Connecting to a Trolling Motor You can connect the chartplotter wirelessly to a compatible Garmin Force trolling motor on your boat to control the trolling motor from the chartplotter.

  • Page 88: Adding The Trolling Motor Controls To Screens

    Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens After you have connected the chartplotter to the Force trolling motor, you must add the trolling motor control bar to screens to control the trolling motor. 1 Open a screen from which you would like to control the trolling motor. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 89: Trolling Motor Settings

    Trolling Motor Settings From the trolling motor bar, select Calibrate: Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass, page 81) and sets the trolling motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset, page 82). Anchor Gain: Sets the response of the trolling motor when in anchor lock mode. If you need the trolling motor to be more responsive and move quicker, increase the value.

  • Page 90: Setting The Bow Offset

    Setting the Bow Offset Based on the installation angle, the trolling motor may not align with the center line of your boat. For the best results, you should set the bow offset. 1 Adjust the angle of the trolling motor so it aligns with the center line of your boat , pointing straight forward.

  • Page 91: Incoming Distress Calls

    Incoming Distress Calls If your compatible chartplotter and VHF radio are connected using NMEA 0183, your chartplotter alerts you when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call. If position information was sent with the distress call, that information is also available and recorded with the call. designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the position of the vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the DSC distress call.

  • Page 92: Editing Information In A Position Report

    Individual Routine Calls When you connect the chartplotter to a Garmin VHF radio, you can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine call. When setting up an individual routine call from your chartplotter, you can select the DSC channel on which you want to communicate.

  • Page 93: Making An Individual Routine Call To An Ais Target

    4 Select Send. The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio. 5 On your Garmin VHF radio, complete the call. Gauges and Graphs The gauges and graphs provide various information about the engine and environment. To view the information, a compatible transducer or sensor must be connected to the network.

  • Page 94: Engine Alert Icons

    Engine Alert Icons If an icon lights up on the gauges page, it indicates an issue with the motor. Low oil level or oil pressure alert Temperature alert Battery voltage alert Check engine alert Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges You can show information for up to four engines.

  • Page 95: Setting The Fuel Capacity Of The Vessel

    Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel 1 Select 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 chartplotter with the actual fuel in the vessel when you add fuel to your vessel.

  • Page 96: Customizing The Close-Hauled Wind Gauge

    For example, you can control the interior lights and navigation lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live well circuits. 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.

  • Page 97: Current Station Information

    ™ control the networked stereos and groups using the chartplotter. As long as you have one of the networked Fusion stereos connected to the NMEA 2000 network or the Garmin Marine Network, the chartplotter should automatically detect the stereos. • If you have a compatible third-party stereo connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you may be able to control the stereo using the chartplotter.

  • Page 98: Opening The Media Player

    Opening the Media Player Before you can open the media player, you must connect a compatible device to the chartplotter. Select Media. Media Player Icons NOTE: Not all devices have these icons. Icon Description Saves or deletes a channel as a preset Repeats all songs Repeats one song Scans for stations...

  • Page 99: Setting Songs To Shuffle

    Setting Songs to Shuffle 1 From the media screen, select MENU > Shuffle. 2 If necessary, select an option. Adjusting the Volume Enabling and Disabling Zones If you have wired your vessel's speakers into zones, you can enable needed zones and disable unused zones. 1 From the media screen, select MENU >...

  • Page 100: Changing The Tuning Mode

    Changing the Tuning Mode You can change how you select a station for some media types, such as FM or AM radio. NOTE: Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources. 1 From the media screen, select MENU > Tuning Mode. 2 Select an option.

  • Page 101: Changing Dab Stations

    Changing DAB Stations 1 Select the DAB source. 2 If necessary, select Scan to scan for local DAB stations. 3 Select to change the station. When you reach the end of the current ensemble, the stereo automatically changes to the first available station in the next ensemble.

  • Page 102: Activating A Siriusxm Subscription

    Activating a SiriusXM Subscription 1 With the SiriusXM source selected, tune to channel 1. You should be able to hear the preview channel. If not, check the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna installation and connections, and try again. 2 Tune to channel 0 to locate the Radio ID. 3 Contact SiriusXM listener care by phone at (866) 635-2349 or go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow subscribe in the United States.

  • Page 103: Setting The Device Name

    3 Select SELECT or Done. Updating the Media Player Software You can update the software on compatible connected stereos and accessories. See the stereo Owner's Manual at support.garmin.com for instructions on updating the software. Device Configuration Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically You can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the power is applied.

  • Page 104: System Settings

    System Settings Select Settings > System. Display: Adjusts the backlight brightness and color scheme. Beeper: Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and selections. Satellite Positioning: Provides information about the GPS satellite settings and fix. Auto Power Up: Turns on the device automatically when power is applied (Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically, page 95).

  • Page 105: Viewing E-Label Regulatory And Compliance Information

    Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. Not available on all models. 1 Select Settings.

  • Page 106: Setting The Keel Offset

    Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of the water, depending on your needs.

  • Page 107: Setting The Water Temperature Offset

    Setting the Water Temperature Offset The temperature offset compensates for the temperature reading from a temperature sensor or temperature- capable transducer. 1 Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor or temperature-capable transducer that is connected to the network. 2 Measure the water temperature using a different temperature sensor or a thermometer that is known to be accurate.

  • Page 108: Communications Settings

    Serial Port: Sets the input/output format for the serial port to use when connecting the chartplotter to external NMEA devices, computers, or other Garmin devices. The Garmin Data Transfer option is used when connecting to a computer. The NMEA Standard option is used when connecting to a DSC VHF radio. The NMEA High Speed is used when connecting to an AIS VHF radio.

  • Page 109: Wi-Fi Network

    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.

  • Page 110: System Alarms

    System Alarms Select Settings > Alarms > System. 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 CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible...

  • Page 111: Other Vessel Settings

    • To clear saved data and reset device settings to the factory default values, disconnect the chartplotter from the Garmin Marine Network, and select Delete Data and Reset Settings. This does not affect maps or software updates. Sharing and Managing User Data WARNING This feature allows you to import data from other devices that may have been generated by third parties.

  • Page 112: Connecting To A Garmin Device To Share User Data

    NMEA 0183 devices only. You can connect the ECHOMAP Plus 40/60 device to a compatible Garmin device to share user data, such as waypoints. If the devices are mounted near each other, you can connect the blue and brown wires. If the devices are mounted too far apart for the wires to reach, you can connect the devices using a User Data Sharing Cable (010-12234-06).

  • Page 113: Selecting A File Type For Third-Party Waypoints And Routes

    2 Select Nav Info > User Data > Data Transfer > File Type. 3 Select GPX. To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file type. Copying User Data from a Memory Card You can transfer user data from a memory card to transfer from other devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance paths, tracks, and boundaries.

  • Page 114: Backing Up Data To A Computer

    2 Select an option. NOTICE If you select All, all the data you have saved will be removed, except Garmin Quickdraw contours data. If you are connected to another device and User Data Sharing is enabled, data is removed from all connected devices.

  • Page 115: Appendix

    2 Select Download for Windows or Download for Mac. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The ECHOMAP Plus 60/70/90 models are compatible with the ActiveCaptain app. The ECHOMAP Plus 40 models are NOT compatible with the ActiveCaptain app. The ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 models are compatible with the ActiveCaptain community. The ECHOMAP Plus 40/60 models are not compatible with the ActiveCaptain community.

  • Page 116: Registering Your Device Using The Garmin Express App

    The Garmin Express application searches the memory card for the device information. 12 Select Add Device to register the device. When registration is complete, the Garmin Express application searches for additional charts and chart updates for your device. When you add devices to the chartplotter network, repeat these steps to register the new devices using the Garmin Express app.

  • Page 117: Updating Your Charts Using The Garmin Express App

    You can use the ActiveCaptain mobile app to update the device software (Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App, page 14). You can also use the Garmin Express desktop app to update your chartplotter software (Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express, page 110).

  • Page 118: Cleaning The Screen

    Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express You can copy the software update to a memory card using a computer with the Garmin Express app. This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher.

  • Page 119: Capturing Screenshots

    To check the voltage, measure the female power and ground sockets of the power cable for DC voltage. If the voltage is less than 12 Vdc, the device will not turn on. • If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on, contact Garmin product support. Appendix...

  • Page 120: My Sonar Does Not Work

    Time is set by GPS position and time zone setting. 1 Select Settings > Units > Time Zone. 2 Ensure the device has a GPS fix. Garmin Support Center Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software updates, and customer support.

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Typical current draw (RMS) 0.5 A Max. current draw 2 A 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. NMEA 2000 is not available in the ECHOMAP Plus 40 models. Appendix...

  • Page 122: 6-Inch Models

    6-Inch Models Specification Measurement Dimensions on cradle and bail mount with swivel base (W x H x D) 21.8 x 13.0 x 6.2 cm (8.6 x 5.1 x 2.6 in.) 13.7 x 7.7 cm (5.4 x 3.1 in.) Display size (W x H) 15.2 cm (6.2 in.) diagonal Display resolution WVGA, 400 x 800 pixels...

  • Page 123: 9-Inch Models

    2.4 GHz @ 18.5 dBm maximum Sonar Models Specifications Specification Measurement Traditional: 50, 77, 83, or 200 kHz Sonar frequencies CHIRP Garmin ClearVü: 260, 455, or 800 kHz CHIRP SideVü: 260, 455, or 800 kHz Sonar transmit power (RMS) 500 W Sonar depth 701 m (2,300 ft.) at 77 kHz Dependent upon the transducer.

  • Page 124: Nmea 0183 Information

    NMEA 0183 Information Transmit Sentence Description 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...
  • Page 125 Receive Sentence Description Depth Depth below transducer Water temperature Water speed and heading Waypoint location Digital selective calling information Expanded digital selective calling Heading, deviation, and variation Heading, magnetic Wind direction and speed Meteorological composite Wind speed and angle AIS VHF data-link message You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from www.nmea.org.

  • Page 126: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    NMEA 2000 PGN Information Transmit and Receive Description 059392 ISO acknowledgment 059904 ISO request 060928 ISO address claim 126208 NMEA: Command, request, and acknowledge group function 126996 Product information 127250 Vessel heading 128259 Speed: Water referenced 128267 Water depth 129539 GNSS DOPs 129799 Radio frequency, mode, and power...
  • Page 127 Receive Description 127245 Rudder 127250 Vessel heading 127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update 127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic 127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic 127498 Engine parameters: Static 127505 Fluid level 129038 AIS class A position report 129039 AIS class B position report 129040 AIS class B extended position report 129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data...
  • Page 128 TA-2018/154 TA-2018/209 TA-2018/183 May 2023 GUID-4B2EE31F-9CD8-4C0D-89A0-3107908C721B v9...

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