Garmin GNS 530W User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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Jason CisnerosSep 7, 2025
What to do if RS-232 device is not communicating with my Garmin Marine GPS System 500W/GNS 530W?
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  Molly YoungSep 7, 2025
  If a RS-232 device is not communicating with the Garmin Marine GPS System 500W/GNS 530W, check the RS-232 port setting for the port that the device is connected to. Verify the configuration of the other device. Verify 500W Series unit RX is connected to remote device TX and 500W Series unit TX is connected to remote device Rx. Verify that there is only one TX source per RX port.
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regina85Sep 10, 2025
Why is tuning data not updating the DME on my Garmin Marine GPS System?
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  Carly JacobsSep 10, 2025
  If tuning data is not updating the DME on your Garmin Marine GPS System, check the DME Channel Mode on the VOR/LOC/GS CDI page. Also, check the wiring connections.
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samantha45Sep 12, 2025
What causes the OBS indication to disagree with the OBS setting on my Garmin Marine GPS System 500W Series unit?
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  Heather JohnsonSep 12, 2025
  If the OBS indication on your Garmin Marine GPS System 500W Series unit does not agree with the OBS setting, the 500W Series unit resolver input may not be calibrated correctly, or the resolver has not been calibrated. Check wiring and calibration.
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Dr. Angel Murphy DDSSep 13, 2025
Why is my Garmin Marine GPS System 500W Series unit not receiving heading from compass system?
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  Laurie MendozaSep 13, 2025
  If the Garmin Marine GPS System 500W Series unit is not receiving heading from compass system, it may be due to an incorrect ARINC 429 input port speed. Check the ARINC 429 input port speed setting for the port that the device is connected to and verify that the speed is correct for that device. Also, check the wiring connections.
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erin61Sep 15, 2025
What to do if TAWS Audio is not heard on Garmin Marine GPS System 500W Series unit?