Configuring a Switch as Momentary

All latching and momentary channels on the Garmin Boat Switch™ device must be configured in the chartplotter software as momentary switches for proper operation.

  1. From a Garmin® chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000® network as the Garmin Boat Switch device, select Settings menu > My Vessel > Switching > NMEA Standard.
  2. Select the switch number.
  3. Select Configuration > Momentary.
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