Garmin GPSMAP 9500 Black Box

Garmin GPSMAP 9500 Black Box

Garmin GPSMAP 9500 Black Box  are a premium, high-performance marine chartplotter system designed to create a fully integrated helm when connected to third-party monitors. It offers powerful processing, extensive networking capabilities, and comprehensive connectivity for demanding captains.

Garmin GPSMAP 9500 Black Box Key Features

• Powerful Processing: The system features processing power up to seven times faster than previous generations, allowing for rapid chart drawing and route calculations with minimal lag.
• Integrated Helm: It is a "black box" design, meaning it does not have a built-in display. Instead, it connects to third-party HDCP-compliant monitors (up to 4K resolution) for a scalable, customizable helm solution.
• Advanced Networking: Utilizing the new gigabit-speed Garmin BlueNet network, the system can link multiple chartplotters, monitors, radars, cameras, and sonars at speeds up to 10 times faster than older systems. It also supports NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 networks.
• Extensive Sonar Support: The black box is compatible with the full suite of Garmin sonar options (transducers and black box sonars sold separately), including:
  • CHIRP traditional sonar
  • ClearVü™ and SideVü™ scanning sonars
  • Panoptix™ and LiveScope™ live sonar options
• Comprehensive Integration: It supports a wide range of vessel systems, including engine monitoring, autopilot control, and the Garmin Surround View Camera System for a 360-degree bird's-eye view during manoeuvres.
• Smart Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, and ANT® technologies enable wireless software updates via the ActiveCaptain® app, control via compatible Garmin smartwatches, and even voice command operation with a compatible headset.
• Premium Mapping: The system supports detail-rich Garmin Navionics+™ and Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, including features like high-resolution relief shading and Auto Guidance+™ technology for suggested dock-to-dock routings.

Garmin GPSMAP 9500 Black Box FAQs

• What are the physical dimensions and weight of the black box?
  • Dimensions: 15.1" x 7.8" x 1.9" (38.3 x 19.8 x 4.7 cm).
  • Weight: 3.49 lbs (1.583 kg).
• Does the device have a built-in display? No, it is a black box system designed to connect to external HDCP-compliant monitors via HDMI. The connected monitors provide the display interface.
• Can I use a touchscreen monitor with it? Yes, the Garmin GPSMAP 9500 Black Box
   supports touchscreen functionality on compatible third-party monitors through its USB with DRD capability.
• Where should I mount the black box? Mount the device in a location that has adequate ventilation to avoid heat build-up and is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. It is important the device is not submerged, as its waterproof rating is IPX7.
• What is the meaning of the Status LED colors?
  • Solid red: The device is turning on.
  • Flashing green: The device is operating normally.
  • Flashing orange: The device software is being updated. 
• What kind of network ports does it have? It features four Garmin BlueNet™ network ports for high-speed (1 Gbps) data transfer, which allows for the integration of multiple devices with minimal lag.
• Is it compatible with non-Garmin devices? Yes, it has NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 ports for extensive integration with various marine instrumentation, as well as J1939 ports.
• Does it have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth? Yes, it has integrated Wi-Fi (for local network connection) and Bluetooth® for connecting compatible devices like smartphones (via the ActiveCaptain app) and smartwatches.
• How do I connect external video sources? It has 1 BNC composite and 2 HDMI video input ports, along with 1 HDMI video output port.
• Does it have a memory card slot for mapping? No, the GPSMAP 9500 Black Box
   does not have a built-in memory card slot. An external USB card reader (sold separately) is required to use map cards (e.g., Garmin Navionics+™ or Vision+™) or to transfer data/record sonar.
• How do I update the software and maps? Software updates can be performed wirelessly via the ActiveCaptain app on a compatible mobile device. Maps can be updated via the ActiveCaptain app subscription or using the Garmin Express application on a computer.
• Is it compatible with LiveScope sonar? Yes, it integrates with a full suite of Garmin sonar options, including LiveScope, Panoptix, CHIRP traditional, ClearVü, and SideVü scanning sonars (compatible black box sonar modules and transducers are sold separately)