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The GPSMAP 8530 black box system provides a powerfully simple, fully-integrated helm that can give your boat a beautiful glass helm look. Enjoy pinch-to-zoom on preloaded worldwide, detailed BlueChart® g2 marine charts and SmartMode™ control when accompanied by Garmin marine 15”, 17” and 19” touchscreen monitors.
Add Multi-touch Monitors
Enjoy full touchscreen operation including pinch-to-zoom and other touch controls for intuitive operation when accompanied by Garmin marine 15” (XGA resolution), 17” (SXGA resolution) and 19” (SXGA resolution) touchscreen monitors (sold separately). Anti-glare and bright LED backlighting makes these displays clearly viewable on the monitors in bright sunlight; auto-dimming provides outstanding visibility at night.
Full System Integration
Integrates...everything, including various sonar technologies, integrated autopilot, connectivity, apps, engine data and multi-media. SmartMode control allows the user to quickly change all screens at a helm in sync to a preset mode. Everything you need is at the tip of your finger, all on one screen.
Customize Layouts with SmartMode Control
Fully customizable layouts, data and gauges allow you to place the information you need to see right where you want it. SmartMode control allows you to switch all monitors in sync from one mode to another without manually switching each monitor separately.
Pair with GPS 19x 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS Receiver
Can be paired with a Garmin GPS 19x external 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver that updates position and heading 10 times per second to display a more fluid vessel movement and dramatically improves your ability to accurately mark and navigate to 5,000 waypoints (sold separately).
Requires Garmin Card Reader
Provides convenient remote mounting and a single access point for 2 SD™ card slots for mapping. You can add multiple card readers for additional access points. Waterproof magnetic door allows card reader to be mounted horizontally or vertically (sold separately).
GRID™ (Garmin Remote Input Device)
A remote device that provides full control of all GPSMAP 8500 black box series units. Rotary knob and joystick controls provide navigation through menus and screens and allows you to seamlessly navigate between monitors at a station. Control single or multiple monitors with one device. Supports multiple devices per station. Small footprint can be integrated into a captain’s chair (sold separately).
Includes BlueChart g2
BlueChart g2 marine maps feature crisp labeling and an overall smooth presentation on your chartplotter display. In addition to the basic charts, tidal stations, currents, depth contours, IALA symbols and included fishing charts, BlueChart g2 offers smooth transitions between zoom levels and seamless continuity across chart boundaries.
Flexible Mounting Options
The 8000 Glass Helm series is compatible with the traditional bail mount, or you can step up to the low-profile flush mount.
Physical & Performance:
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 16.0” x 9.4” x 4.9” (40.6 x 23.95 x 12.35 cm)
- Display size, WxH: none
- Display resolution, WxH: up to 1280 x 1024 pixels (external monitor required)
- Display type: none (external display)
- Weight: 10.85 lb (4.92 kg)
- Battery: none
- Battery life: none
- Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
- High-sensitivity receiver: yes
- Antenna: external NMEA input/output: 4
- NMEA 0183 inputs, 2 NMEA 0183 outputs, 1 NMEA 2000 port
- Power consumption: 0.9A at 12V; 0.5A at 24V
Maps and Memory:
- Basemap: yes
- Preloaded maps: yes
- Ability to add maps: yes
- Built-in memory: 64 GB
- Accepts data cards: external Garmin Card Reader (accepts SD™ cards)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 5,000
- Routes: 100
- Track log: 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks
Features and Benefits:
- Garmin radar compatible: yes
- Garmin sonar compatible: yes
- Garmin Marine Network™ compatible: yes
- Touchscreen: yes
- Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position): yes
- Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio): yes
- Audible alarms: yes
- Tide tables: yes
- Hunt/fish calendar: no
- Sun and moon information: yes
- 3-D map view: yes (with optional BlueChart g2 maps)
- Auto Guidance: yes
- XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. & Canada compatible: yes
- Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): no
- Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): no
- Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): no
- Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
- Audio/video input/output: yes
- Portable: no
- Automotive/motorcycle-friendly: no
- Additional:
- Interface Inputs/Outputs: 1 House CAN port, 1 Engine CAN port, 4 Garmin Marine NetworkTM ports, 1 Garmin Monitor port, 4 composite BNC video inputs for onboard cameras, 2 DVI-I monitor video outputs
- Garmin SmartMode™ compatible: yes
What's in the Box:
- GPSMAP 8530
- Mounting hardware
- Power cable
- NMEA 0183 cable
- NMEA 2000 2 m backbone/drop cable
- NMEA 2000 power cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connector & terminator kit
- Manual case with documentation
Product Specs
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