GPSMAP® 9500 Black Box

Plot Your Paradise with a Premium Black Box System

• Connect to third-party HDCP-compliant monitors through HDMI with USB DRD capability for touchscreen support
• For superior performance, gain up to 7 times faster processing power than previous generations
• Build extensive networks with reliable connectivity and gigabit speeds on the new Garmin BlueNet™ network
• Integrate with the Garmin suite of sonar options, including LiveScope™ and Panoptix™ sonars, GSD™ sonar modules1, and more
• Take command of monitoring, control, and automation systems with support for EmpirBus™ systems and other third-party solutions via OneHelm™ integrations
• Enjoy high-quality entertainment with video integration capabilities through HDCP distribution

For Captains Who Demand the Best

Bring paradise to the dash of your boat when you connect the premium GPSMAP 9500 black box to your HDCP-compliant monitors. It features up to 7 times faster processing power than previous generations for superior performance — so you can draw charts quickly and calculate routes with lightning speed. It adds comprehensive connectivity throughout your vessel.

Create a Fully Integrated Helm

With the GPSMAP 9500 black box, you can build an extensive network for your helm that links multiple chartplotters, monitors, radars, cameras, and sonars — and enjoy up to 10 times faster networking speeds with minimal lag. Keep tabs on engine performance with extensive engine integration. Control your autopilot with any compatible chartplotter on the network with autopilot integration. Connect cameras to see footage directly on the chartplotter, including a bird’s-eye view of your vessel with support for our Surround View Camera System2. Enjoy audio and video integrations that allow you to show and hear the same video throughout the screens and speakers on your network.

Connect with Your System

Integrated Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, and ANT® technologies connect compatible devices to your system. You’ll enable easy, wireless software updates via the ActiveCaptain® app with your compatible smartphone or tablet. Use your compatible Garmin smartwatch for remote control of key MFD features, including chart zoom, layout shortcut, Fusion® stereo, autopilot, and more — and stream important data from your system directly to your wrist. You can even use spoken commands to control chartplotters through your compatible headset.

Fish with Stunning Detail

Get full support for our suite of sonar options1, including CHIRP traditional sonar, GSD™ 28 xCHIRP high-powered sonar, ClearVü™ and SideVü™ scanning sonars, and Panoptix™ PS70 or LiveScope™ XR live sonar options. You can also add comprehensive fishing data with the Fish Mapping™ feature from SiriusXM® Radio (required accessory sold separately; subscription required).

Add Our Best Chart Coverage

Get support for detail-rich mapping of coastal waters, lakes, and rivers for your region with Garmin Navionics+™ and Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography. Garmin Navionics+ charts make it easy to plot your course with high-resolution depth range shading, 1' contours, and more. You can also upgrade to Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts, which include premium relief shading for an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of the bottom structure, satellite imagery for superior situational awareness, and more. Both products provide Auto Guidance+™ technology3 that lets you navigate with suggested dock-to-dock routings. Plus, charts are constantly being enhanced with new and amended content; thousands of updates are made every day. Your purchase includes a 1-year subscription to daily chart updates via the ActiveCaptain app and much more.

In The Box:

• GPSMAP 9500 Black Box
• Power cable
• Backbone/drop cable (2 meters) and T-connector for the NMEA 2000® Network
• Mounting hardware
• Documentation

General:

• Dimension: 15.1" x 7.8" x 1.9" (38.3 x 19.8 x 4.7 cm) 
• Weight: 3.49 lbs (1.583 kg)
• Waterproof: IPX7
• Display Type: None (external display)
• Display Size: None (external display)
• Display Resolution: 1920x1080, 1024x600, 1280x800, 1920x1200, 3840x2160, 1024x768, 1280x1024 pixels

Maps & Memory:

• Accepts Data Cards: no (USB Card Reader required)
• Compatible with Garmin SD Card Reader: Yes
• Waypoints: 5000
• Track Points: 50,000
• Tracks: 50 saved tracks
• Navigation Routes: 100

Sensors:

• GPS: Yes
• GLONASS: Yes
• GALiLEO: Yes
• BEIDOU: Yes
• NMEA 2000 Compatible: Yes
• NMEA 0183 Compatible: Yes
• Support WAAS: Yes
• Supports Multi-Band, Multi-Constellation GPS: Yes

Optional Map Support:

• Garmin Navionics+™: Yes
• Garmin Navionics Vision+™: Yes
• Standard Mapping: Yes
• Garmin Quickdraw Contours: Yes
• Raster Chart Support: Yes

Chartplotter Features:

• Smart Mode Compatible: Yes
• AIS: Yes
• DSC: Yes
• Supports Fusion-Link™ Compatible Radios: Yes
• GSD Black Box Sonar Support: Yes
• GCV Black Box Sonar Support: Yes
• Activecaptain® Compatible: Yes
• Grid (Garmin Remote Input Device) Compatible: Yes
• Wireless Remote Compatible: Yes
• Sailing Features: Yes
• Spoken Audio Alerts: Yes
• Onehelm Support: Yes

Electrical Features:

• Power Input: 10 to 35 Vdc
• Typical Current Draw at 12 Vdc: 2.0A
• Maximum Current Draw at 12 Vdc: 3.3A
• Maximum Power Usage at 10 Vdc: 40w

Sonar Features & Specifications:

• Displays Sonar: Yes
• Traditional Sonar (Dual Frequency/Beam): yes (with compatible black box sonar)
• Clearvü: Yes (with compatible black box sonar) 
• Sidevü: Yes (with compatible black box sonar) 
• Panoptix™ Sonar: Yes
• Livescope: Yes

Connections:

• NMEA 2000® Ports: 1
• NMEA 0183 Input (Rx) Ports: 1
• NMEA 0183 Input (TX) Ports: 1
• Video Input Ports: 1 (BNC composite); 2 HDMI (HDCP compliant) 
• Video Output Ports: 1 HDMI
• J1939 Ports: 1
• Garmin BLUENET Network Ports: 4
• USB Ports: Yes (2x USB-C)
• Bluetooth® Pairing: Yes
• Ant+ (Connectivity): Yes
• Garmin Wi-Fi Network (Local Connection): Yes
• Audio Output: Yes

¹Sonar black box and transducers sold separately

²Required accessory sold separately

³Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations

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Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.

Owner's Manual (pdf)