Garmin GDL 30A Installation

Garmin GDL 30A - XM Radio Tuner Module Manual

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  • Garmin GDL 30A | Installation - Page 1
    GDL™ 30A XM Weather Data Receiver Installation Instructions To obtain the best possible performance, install the GDL 30A Weather Data Receiver according to the following instructions. If you experience difficulty during the installation, contact Garmin Product Support or seek the advice of a
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    Overview LED status indicator Power/data connector Network port Weather cap Antenna connector Audio connector Mounting holes Caution: . 4. Install a 2.0 A fuse in the fuse holder. 5. Connect the power cable to the GDL 30A 7-pin connector labeled POWER.  GDL 30A Installation Instructions
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    the audio cable (included) to the GDL 30A AUDIO connector and to the audio inputs on your stereo receiver. Mounting the GA 32 Antenna You can surface mount the GA 32 antenna, attach it to a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads-per-inch-not included), or install the antenna
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    to the adapter with the included M3 set screw ➌. 8. (Optional) With the GA 32 installed on the pole mount, fill the vertical cable slot with a marine sealant. 9. Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference, and connect it to your GDL 30A.  GDL 30A Installation Instructions
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    your XM WX weather and audio subscription service. Follow the instructions. Complete steps 1-3 BEFORE calling XM Satellite Radio: Step 1: Check the system setup Make certain the GDL 30A is fully wired and is connected to a chartplotter. Verify that the GA 32 antenna has been properly installed. If
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    second (very fast blink) Status: System alarm. The chartplotter gives a message indicating the type of failure. Solid Red (no blink) Status: Software failure - Call Garmin Product Support at 800-800-1020. S TAT U S NETWORK ANTENNA AUDIO Status Indicator LED  GDL 30A Installation Instructions
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    run the units for the time period. Running other onboard devices at the same time may lower the available amperage, causing the chartplotter and/or GDL 30A to shut off. Check with your local marine dealer/installer if problems persist. GDL 30A Installation Instructions 
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    . GDL 30A, GA 32, and myGarmin™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin
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GDL
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30A XM W
EATHER
D
ATA
R
ECEIVER
I
NSTALLATION
I
NSTRUCTIONS
To obtain the best possible performance, install the GDL 30A Weather Data Receiver according to the following instructions. If you experience
difficulty during the installation, contact Garmin Product Support or seek the advice of a professional installer.
Product Registration
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. Keep the original
sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GDL 30A. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone:
(913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to
www.garmin.com/support/
.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).
WARNING
: See the
Important Safety and Product Information
guide in the product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Important Numbers
For future reference, write down the important numbers associated with your GDL 30A. The serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.
Serial number
Unique ID numbers are associated with your GDL 30A. XM Satellite Radio
™ uses these ID numbers to activate and deactivate your XM
weather and XM audio. To locate the ID numbers on a GPSMAP
®
3000 Series chartplotter, refer to the Main Menu section of the GDL
30A Owner’s Manual. To locate the ID numbers on a GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 Series chartplotter, select
Configure > System > System
Information
.
XM WX Weather
™
ID
XM Radio ID
Packing List, Accessories, and Tools Needed
Before installing your unit, check that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer
immediately.
Standard Package
GDL 30A unit
7-pin power cable
Garmin Marine Network cable—6 ft. (1.8 m)
Documentation
Audio cable
Grommet
GA 32 Antenna
Surface-mount bracket
Pole-mount bracket
Under-deck mount bracket
Mounting hardware (screws and adhesive pads)
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Optional Accessories
GMS 10 network port expander
Garmin Marine Network cables (20 ft. and 40 ft.)
Tools Needed (Not Included)
Drill and drill bits
Fasteners (to mount the GDL 30A)
Hole saw, 1 in. (surface-mount cable hole)
Screwdriver (surface-mount screws)
Center punch and hammer (to mark surface-mount pilot holes)
Countersink bit (when mounting on fiberglass)
Marine sealant (for certain mounting options)
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May 2008
190-00930-02 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan