Third-Party OEM Marine Device Error, Warning, Alarm or Alert Messages on Garmin Chartplotters

Garmin chartplotters can display third-party OEM Device errors, warnings, alarms, or alert messages. The chartplotter and the third-party device connect using either the NMEA 2000 or the J1939 network. The third-party device must be compatible with the Garmin chartplotter. Keep Garmin chartplotters and third-party OEM devices updated with the most current operational software versions.

Turn on alert messages on the Garmin chartplotter to display third-party alerts. From any screen on the chartplotter press Options > Settings > Alarms > Network > NMEA 2000 Alerts > On

Garmin chartplotters may not display every possible error, warning, alarm, or alert message a third-party OEM device is experiencing or can send to the chartplotter. The Garmin chartplotter will only display the message. It may provide general guidance and information based on how the third-party OEM established the message's priority. The on-screen error, warning, alarm, or alert messages will repeatedly occur until cleared or the condition is corrected.

If a user is experiencing a message or issues with a third-party OEM device, contact the authorized third-party OEM dealer or installer for troubleshooting procedures.

A GPSMAP® chartplotter will display an alarm message as seen in the example below

• The message will populate the bottom of the GPSMAP display

• The message will be color coded Red, Yellow, or Blue to prioritize the alarm severity

  • Red: Hazards that require immediate action to avoid sever personal injury or death

  • Yellow: Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or property damage

  • Blue: Unspecified or informational condition, take appropriate action

Users can access the Warning Manager feature in the Garmin GPSMAP chartplotter to view, sort, filter, save to memory card and to clear the messages.

• Follow this pathway to access the Warning Manager

  • Home>INFO>Warning Manager>select appropriate condition

• Follow this link to the Garmin Owners Manuals to find the applicable chartplotter 

  • Enter the Product Name or Serial Number

  • Select and open the applicable device

  • Enter and Search using the term "Warning Manager" to view options  

An ECHOMAP™ chartplotter will display a message or Alarm condition as seen in the examples below

• The message will populate the bottom of the ECHOMAP display

• The message will be color coded either Red, Yellow, or Blue to prioritize the alarm severity

  • Red: Hazards that require immediate action to avoid sever personal injury or death

  • Yellow: Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or property damage

  • Blue: Unspecified or informational condition exists, take appropriate action

Users can access the Event Log feature in the Garmin ECHOMAP chartplotter to View and Clear the messages

• Follow this link to the Garmin Owners Manuals to find the applicable chartplotter 

  • Enter the Product Name or Serial Number

  • Select and open the applicable device

  • Enter and Search using the term Event Log to view options

• Follow this pathway to access the Event Log

  • Home > Settings > System > System Information > Event Log > select message to view or select Menu to clear the entire Event Log

Users can save Error Logs onto a micro/SD memory card

• Follow this pathway to save Error Log information

  • Home > Settings > System > System Information > Garmin Devices > Menu > Save Error Logs