Garmin GPSMAP 8500 Black Box Installation Manual Page 1

GPSMAP® 8500 Installation InstructionsThe GPSMAP 8500 is a highly customizable marine navigation and information system. These instructions will expla

Item DescriptionÂNMEA 0183-compliant deviceÃNMEA 0183 cableItem Garmin Wire Function Garmin Wire Color NMEA 0183 Device Wire FunctionÊPower Red PowerË

Card Reader ConnectionsConnecting to Power WARNINGWhen connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility o

Type Sentence DescriptionPGRMZ Z: AltitudeSDDBT DBT: Depth below transducerSDDPT DPT: DepthSDMTW MTW: Water temperatureSDVHW VHW: Water speed and head

Item Name DescriptionÀGMM The GMM is touch-screen monitor that connects to the GPSMAP 8500 to act as a display and interface, or as display without in

Mounting ConsiderationsNOTICEIf the device is mounted vertically, it is important to install it with the connectors pointing downward. This will help

Connection ConsiderationsNOTICEA blue rubber seal is included for each DVI port on the device. This seal must be installed between each DVI port and D

3Install the locking ring and o-ring on the ends of the Garmin Marine Network cable.4Connect the Garmin Marine Network cable to the GARMIN MONITOR por

Standard NMEA 0183-Compliant DeviceItem DescriptionÀ12 Vdc power sourceÁPower cableÂNMEA 0183-compliant deviceÃNMEA 0183 cableItem Garmin Wire Functio

Item Garmin Wire Function Garmin Wire Color NMEA 0183 Device Wire FunctionÏTransmit A (+) Gray ReceiveÐTransmit B (-) Pink N/A• If the NMEA 0183-compl

Port Wire Function Wire Color Pin NumberN/A Alarm YellowN/A Accessory on OrangeN/A Ground BlackN/A Spare N/AStandard NMEA 0183-Compliant Device Connec

Item DescriptionÂNMEA 0183-compliant deviceÃNMEA 0183 cableItem Garmin Wire Function Garmin Wire Color NMEA 0183 Device Wire FunctionÊPower Red PowerË