Garmin 5215 Installation Instructions Manual

The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter and GPS antenna must be properly installed according to the following instructions. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. These items are available at most marine dealers. Caution Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. notice When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface. Mount the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter in a location that provides a clear, glare-free view of the display and easy operation of the controls or touc ...

Mounting the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter You can mount the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotters one of two ways. You can use the included bracket to bail mount the chartplotter, or you can use the included template and hardware to flush mount the chartplotter. Notice You cannot bail mount the GPSMAP 5015/5215 chartplotters. Because of the larger size, you must flush mount the GPSMAP 5015/5215 chartplotters. Bail Mounting the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter Use the included bracket to bail mount the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter. Tools required (not included): • Drill and drill ...

Flush Mounting the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter The flush-mount method you will use with your chartplotter is dependent on the model. Be sure to follow the instructions for your chartplotter model. Flush Mounting a GPSMAP 4008/4208/4012/4212 Chartplotter or a GPSMAP 5008/5208/5012/5212 Chartplotter Hardware (included): • Flush-mount template • Rubber gasket • Four threaded 4 mm mounting studs • Four 4 mm flat washers • Four 4 mm lock washers • Four 4 mm nuts Tools required (not included): • Jigsaw • Masking tape • Scissors • Drill • Drill bits—3/8 in. (10 mm) and 4 mm � ...

Mounting covers ×2 Chartplotter Mounting studs ×4 Rubber gasket Flat washers ×4 Lock washers ×4 Hex nuts ×4 Mounting surface Flush Mounting a GPSMAP 4008/4208/4012/4212/5008/5208/5012/5212 Chartplotter Flush Mounting a GPSMAP 4010/4210 Chartplotter or a GPSMAP 5015/5215 Chartplotter: Hardware (included): • Flush-mount template • Rubber gasket • Mounting screws (4.2 × 1.4 DIN7981 / number 8 ANSI) Tools required (not included): • Jigsaw • Masking tape • Scissors • Drill • Drill bits—3/8 in. (10 mm) • Center punch and hammer • Anti-seize lubricant (optional) To flush mount a G ...

6. Place the chartplotter in the hole, and make sure that the mounting holes on the chartplotter line up with the pilot holes on the flush-mount template after cutting, sanding, and filing the hole. If they do not, mark the locations where the pilot holes need to be. 7. Using the center punch, indent the center of each of the mounting-hole locations. 8. Using the 3/8 inch drill bit, drill the mounting holes. NOTE: If you are mounting the chartplotter in fiberglass, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance-counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid a ...

Mounting the Antenna on a Surface 1. Select a mounting location for the antenna, and verify correct operation at the mounting location. 2. Trim the surface-mount template, and make sure the antenna fits in the mounting location you selected. 3. Remove the protective liner on the back of the template, and apply the template to the mounting location. 4. Use a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) bit to drill the three pilot holes indicated on the template. Notice If you are mounting the GPS 17x on fiberglass, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through the top gelcoat layer (but no d ...

4. At the marked location, use a 3/4 in. (19 mm) bit to drill a hole for the cable to pass through. 5. Fasten the marine pole mount to the boat (hardware not included). 6. Thread the pole-mount bracket ➊ onto the marine pole mount. Do not overtighten the bracket. 7. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the pole-mount bracket and the pole, and connect the cable to the antenna. 8. Place the antenna on the pole-mount bracket, and twist it clockwise ➌ to lock it in place. 9. Secure the antenna to the bracket with the included M3 set screw ➍. 10. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of ...

Wiring and Cables The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter comes with a power cable, a NMEA 2000 drop cable, a 19-pin NMEA 0183 data cable, and a 17-pin Marine Video cable. Optional Garmin Marine Network components use specialized Garmin Network cables. Depending on the installation, it may be necessary to drill holes to route the connector end of these cables. Garmin rubber grommets are provided to cover these holes for a finished look. You may not need the grommets in some installations. The grommets do NOT create a waterproof seal. Apply a marine sealant around the grommet and cable after install ...

5. Insert the O-ring into the end of the connector. Installing a Locking Ring Wiring the Power Cable The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter must be connected to the power supply for the boat. Use the 2-pin power cable included, and connect the power (red) and ground (black) wires. notes: • Use 14 AWG shielded wiring for extended runs of wire to the power cable. • Solder all connections and seal them with heat-shrink tubing. ...

Connecting the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter and the GPS 17x Antenna to Your NMEA 2000 Network The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter is packaged with the necessary NMEA 2000 connectors and cable to either connect the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter and GPS 17x antenna to your existing NMEA 2000 network, or to build a basic NMEA 2000 network. For more information on NMEA 2000, visit www.garmin.com. Connecting to an Existing NMEA 2000 network If your boat already has a NMEA 2000 network installed, use the included T-connectors and drop cable to connect the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartpl ...

Creating a Basic NMEA 2000 Network If your boat does not already have an existing NMEA 2000 network installed, you will need to create a basic NMEA 2000 network. For more information on NMEA 2000, visit www.garmin.com. To create a basic NMEA 2000 network 1. Connect the three included T-connectors together by their sides. 2. Connect the appropriate terminators to each end of the combined T-connectors. 3. Wire the included NMEA 2000 power cable to a 12 Vdc power source through a switch. Connect to the ignition switch for the boat if possible. 4. Connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to the top of one of th ...

Wiring a Garmin Marine Network The optional Garmin Marine Network is a plug-and-play system that allows for high-speed data transfer between multiple Garmin chartplotters and other network-compatible Garmin devices such as a Garmin sonar unit (GSD 22), a Garmin radar (GMR 18 or GMR 404/406), or an XM Weather receiver (GDL 30/30A). The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotters have three network ports that can be used to connect other Garmin network-compatible chartplotters and devices. If the network requires more ports, use a Garmin Marine Network port extender (GMS 10), or another GPSMAP 4000/5000. Dat ...

Sample Garmin Marine Network Setups: Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter Marine Network with Two Chartplotters Extended Marine Network With Two Chartplotters x x x x x x x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter Garmin marine radar GSD 22 sounder unit To transducer GDL 30/30A XM weather unit NOTES: • Every device connected to the Garmin Marine Network must be connected to the power supply for the boat. These diagrams show the network connections; however, they do not show the po ...

Connecting a GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter to an Existing Garmin Marine Network x x x x x x x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter GSD 22 sounder unit To transducer Garmin marine radar Garmin GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter GMS 10 marine network port expander GDL 30/30A XM weather receiver NOTES: • When connecting a GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter to an existing Garmin Marine Network, the GMS 10 can be used but is not necessary. The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter has three network ports and acts as a port expander. Wire the GPS antenna and additional N ...

Wiring Additional NMEA 0183 Devices The NMEA 0183 data cable included with the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter supports the NMEA 0183 standard, which is used to wire various NMEA 0183-compliant devices, such as VHF radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, or a computer. Basic NMEA 0183 Wiring These diagrams illustrate basic NMEA 0183 wiring used to connect your GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compliant devices such as an AIS or DSC device. For more-complete information on the NMEA 0183 capabilities of the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter, see the section on advanced NMEA 0183 ...

Advanced NMEA 0183 Wiring The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter features four ports to receive NMEA 0183 data (RX ports), and two ports to send NMEA 0183 data (TX ports). Wire one NMEA 0183 device per RX port to send data to a 4000/5000 series chartplotter. Wire up to three NMEA 0183 devices in parallel to each TX port to receive data from a 4000/5000 series chartplotter. Each RX and TX port has 2 wires, labeled A (+) and B (-) according to the NMEA 0183 convention. Connect the corresponding A (+) and B (-) wires of each port to the A (+) and B (-) wires of your NMEA 0183-compliant device. Refer t ...

Wiring to a Standard NMEA 0183-compliant Device with 2-way Communication + - > > > > > > > > Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter NMEA 0183-compliant device Battery 10–35 Vdc Wire see table for wire colors Wire Red (power) Black (pwr gnd) Red (power) Fuse 7.5 A - 42 V Black (data GND) RX / A(+) RX / B(-) TX / A(+) TX / B(-) tX / A (+) tX / B(-) rX / A(+) rX / B(-) Black (pwr gnd) Black (data GND) Power cable NMEA 0183 Cable Wiring to a Standard NMEA 0183-compliant Device for One-Way Communication + - > > > > > > > > Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter NMEA 0183-compliant device Batte ...

Wiring to an Optional Alarm The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter can be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. The alarm does not need to be wired for the GPSMAP 4000/5000 chartplotter to function. The alarm circuit switches to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. The maximum current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the chartplotter to 100 mA. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Wiring to a lamp, a horn, or both. + - Garmin GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter Wire Color Red ...

Wiring to a GPS 17 or GPS 17 HVS Antenna If you already have a Garmin GPS 17 or GPS 17 HVS installed on your boat, you can wire it to the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter instead of installing the included GPS 17x. Wire the existing GPS 17 or GPS 17 HVS antenna to the included 19-pin NMEA 0183 cable as well as to the power supply for the boat, referring to the diagram below. Use 22 AWG shielded wiring for extended runs of wire to the NMEA 0183 cable or GPS 17 HVS cable. Solder all connections and seal them with heat-shrink tubing. Note: If you are using more than one Garmin chartplotter over a Ga ...

Making the Final Connections to the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotter After the power cable and the GPS antenna (as well as any optional Garmin Marine Network devices, NMEA 0183 devices, NMEA 2000 connections, or video connections) are wired to the boat, the cables must be connected to the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter. There are seven connectors on the back of the chartplotter, one for power, three for Garmin Marine Network devices, one for the NMEA 0183 cable, one for a NMEA 2000 cable, and one for the marine video cable. To attach the power cable, the NMEA 0183 cable, and the marine vide ...