GPSMAP® 8417 - 17" chartplotter display

The Garmin GPSMAP 8417 is a multifunction chartplotter designed for advanced marine navigation and monitoring systems. Part of the 8400/8600 series, it stands out with its extended video integration capabilities and robustness, positioning it as a reliable solution for vessels requiring comprehensive monitoring.

Yes, the GPSMAP 8417 includes an integrated video encoder feature. This allows it to share connected video via its composite video input across all chartplotter screens on the Garmin Marine Network.

For optimal network performance, Garmin recommends not streaming more than five video sources simultaneously. The GPSMAP 8417 can display multiple video streams on a single combined screen, improving situational awareness aboard.

Yes, you can use touch gestures to control your FLIR camera from the chartplotter, such as pinch to zoom, and swipe to pan and tilt the camera. You can also customize your chartplotter to store on-screen presets for each camera, including position and zoom data.

From the video screen, you can access the menu to adjust polarity, color scheme, and scene setting (gain control) displayed by your FLIR camera. You can also switch between the thermal and visible views of the camera on the chartplotter screen, provided you have a dual-payload FLIR M-series camera. FLIR MD-series cameras provide only thermal views.

Yes, the GPSMAP 8417 supports camera tracking when connected to the appropriate cameras and sensors. This feature allows you to:

Keep the camera locked on a fixed compass heading (Compass Lock).Lock the camera at a fixed angle relative to the boat (Boat Lock).Track AIS targets, MARPA targets, or waypoints (also called "slew-to-cue").

To update the software on your GPSMAP 8417, first load the new software onto a memory card (16 to 32 GB, formatted as FAT32) using the Garmin Express™ application on a computer. Then insert the memory card into the chartplotter’s SD card reader. Once the chartplotter is fully started, select "Update Software" and then "Yes", and wait for the process to complete. The user manual on support.garmin.com provides detailed instructions.

The GPSMAP 8417 is compatible with Garmin network cameras (such as the Garmin GC 200), analog composite video cameras (such as the Garmin GC 14), and FLIR® cameras from the M and MD series. FLIR IP cameras are automatically detected on the network.

Yes, old FLIR analog cameras are compatible. For cameras that do not support IP video, you must create an association between the FLIR camera and a video input device. A prompt will appear the first time you select a FLIR camera as a video source to form this association.

To use the Compass Lock and Boat Lock features, you must connect the following equipment to the chartplotter:

A marine camera compatible with tracking, such as a newer-model FLIR IP video camera. A GPS antenna. A heading sensor. For optimal camera tracking performance, the heading sensor should provide 9-axis data, including yaw, pitch, and roll.

In addition to the sensors and cameras required for Compass Lock and Vessel Lock, you must connect the following devices to the Garmin Marine Network for target tracking:

For AIS target tracking: a compatible AIS receiver. For MARPA target tracking: a compatible radar device.

Yes, the GPSMAP 8417 supports NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 networks, enabling extended integration with other marine equipment and sensors.

Yes, the GPSMAP 8417 has HDMI inputs and outputs, allowing connection to external displays or other compatible video sources for increased flexibility.

Yes, the GPSMAP 8417 is compatible with Wi-Fi and ANT technologies, enabling wireless connectivity options with other compatible devices and sensors.

Yes, a Garmin isolation PoE coupler (part number 010-10580-10) must be used to connect standard Ethernet devices, such as a network camera, network switch, or PoE injector, to the Garmin Marine Network. Connecting a PoE device directly to a Garmin Marine Network chartplotter will damage the chartplotter and may damage the PoE device.

You must insert a Garmin PoE isolation coupler into the path to create a single connection from a network switch to your Garmin electronics. It is recommended to use a Garmin Marine Network watertight connection on at least one side of the coupler. For networks without a Garmin Marine Network watertight connection, orient the PoE isolation coupler downward or horizontally with a drip loop to prevent water retention around the connector.

According to the flush-mount template, the cutout dimensions for the GPSMAP 8417 are 372.0 mm (14 5/8 inches) in width and 293.5 mm (11 9/16 inches) in height.

If the camera supports tracking and the required equipment is connected, it is essential to set the camera angle and camera height values to achieve the best results. The camera angle value specifies the angle of the camera's front face relative to the bow of the boat (a zero-degree angle indicates alignment with the bow). The camera height value specifies the height at which the camera is mounted above the heading sensor. Precise and gradual adjustments are required until the camera view and tracking performance work as intended.

No, Garmin is not responsible for any work you or an unauthorized repair provider perform on your product, and does not guarantee such work. It is strongly recommended to use a Garmin-authorized service center for any repairs.