Garmin 190-00336-00, GDL 30 User Manual

GDL 30/30A

owner’s manual

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IntroductIon

The GDL 30/30A Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Receiver provides graphical
and textual marine XM WX weather information to be viewed on your Garmin
Marine Network chartplotters. Operation of the GDL 30 requires a subscription to
the XM WX Satellite Weather service. Additionally, the GDL 30A offers music,
news, and talk programming capability with a subscription to the XM Radio
service.

IntroductIon

Important Numbers

For future reference, write down the important numbers associated with your
GDL 30/30A.

Serial number

(located on the bottom of the unit)

This manual covers the XM weather and audio features of the GDL 30/30A when
viewed on a GPSMAP 3000 Series Garmin Marine Network chartplotter. To
understand the XM weather and audio features of the GDL 30/30A when viewed
on a GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series chartplotter, see the 4000 or 5000 series
Owner's Manual.

To install the GDL 30/30A, reference the printed installation instructions.

Product terminology used throughout this manual

This manual refers to the GDL 30 Marine Weather Satellite Receiver as

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GDL 30 and the GDL 30A Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Receiver as
GDL 30A. It covers instructions for both units (GDL 30/30A). Unless

otherwise specied, unit operations are the same on both models.

Garmin Marine Network Chartplotters are Multi-Function Display units

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such as the GPSMAP 3005C, and GPSMAP 3006C/3010C. They are
referred to as chartplotters throughout this manual.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect
to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.

Unique XM IDs are associated with your GDL 30/30A. XM Satellite Radio uses
these ID numbers to activate and deactivate your XM weather and XM audio (if
applicable). To locate the ID number(s) on your unit, see page 23.

XM WX Weather ID

XM Radio ID

(GDL 30A only)

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GDL 30/30A. In the
USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: [phone] or [phone],
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/.

Contact XM

To set up your XM account call [phone]. For XM weather information,
visit www.xmwxweather.com.

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IntroductIon

Introduction ...........................................................................i

Product terminology used throughout this manual .........................i

Product Registration ................................................................ i

Important Numbers .................................................................. i

Serial number ...................................................................................i

XM WX Weather ID ........................................................................ i

XM Radio ID ................................................................................... i

Contact Garmin ........................................................................ i

Contact XM ................................................................................ i

Unit Overview.......................................................................1

Packing List and Accessories ................................................ 1

Caring for the Unit ................................................................... 1

Cleaning the Case ........................................................................... 1

Water Immersion ............................................................................ 1

Storage ............................................................................................ 1

Servicing Your Unit ........................................................................ 1

Installing and Activating the Unit .......................................2

Using XM WX Weather ........................................................3

Preset Weather Displays......................................................... 3

Selecting a preset weather display .................................................. 3

To select a preset weather display: ................................................3

Customizing the Preset Weather Displays ...................................... 4

The Weather Features .........................................................5

Precipitation ............................................................................. 5

NEXRAD ........................................................................................ 5

Cloud Tops ...................................................................................... 6

Cells ................................................................................................ 7

Lightning ........................................................................................ 8

Hurricanes .......................................................................................9

Atmosphere ........................................................................... 10

Wind..............................................................................................10

Pressure ......................................................................................... 11

Visibility ....................................................................................... 12

Fronts ............................................................................................ 13

Sea Surface ............................................................................ 15

Temperature .................................................................................. 15

Wave Height .................................................................................15

Wave Period ..................................................................................16

Wave Direction ............................................................................. 16

Main Menu ..........................................................................17

Weather Tab ........................................................................... 17

Current .......................................................................................... 17

Forecast .........................................................................................18

Sea Surface ................................................................................... 19

Forecast Map ................................................................................20

Setup ............................................................................................. 21

XM Tab .................................................................................... 22

Information ................................................................................... 23

Appendix ............................................................................24

Blink Codes ............................................................................ 24

Weather-Related Broadcast Rates ....................................... 24

GDL 30/30A Specications ................................................... 25

GA 31 Antenna Specications ...................................................... 25

Product Safety and Regulatory Information ....................... 26

Weather and Sea Surface information................................. 26

Caution ................................................................................... 26

Software ................................................................................. 27

Software Versions ......................................................................... 27

Limited Warranty ................................................................... 28

Index ...................................................................................29

LED Status Indicator

Power/Data

Connector

unIt overvIew

unIt overvIew

Caring for the Unit

The case is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user
maintenance, except cleaning.

Cleaning the Case

Clean the unit’s outer casing using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may
damage plastic components.

Weather Cap

Water Immersion

The unit is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion
in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to

Network Port

Antenna Connector

Audio Connector

(GDL 30A only)

Mounting Holes

Packing List and Accessories

Before installing your unit, please check to see that your package includes

the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse.

Storage

Do not store the unit where exposure to temperature extremes may occur, as

permanent damage may result.
the following items. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer
immediately.

Servicing Your Unit

The Garmin GDL 30/30A has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever

Standard Package

GDL 30 or 30A unit

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7-pin power cable

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Garmin marine network cable (6 ft)

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Installation Instructions

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Owner’s Manual

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GA 31 Antenna with cable

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Audio cable (GDL 30A only)

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Grommet

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Optional Accessories

GMS 10 Network Port Expander

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Garmin marine network cables

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(20 ft and 40 ft)

encounter a problem with your unit, take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for
repairs or contact Garmin Product Support.

The GDL 30/30A is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case
to change or modify the unit in any way voids your warranty and may result in
permanent damage to the equipment.

InstallIng and actIvatIng the gdl 30/30a

InstallIng and actIvatIng the gdl 30/30a

Step 1: Install the unit

Use the GDL 30/30A Installation Instructions to make the appropriate wiring

connections.

Step 2: Set up the XM account

Have your XM Weather ID ready (and XM Radio ID, if applicable). Contact

XM Satellite Radio by phone at 800-985-9200. After providing the required
information, the XM representative activates the account and sends out an
XM signal to activate the GDL 30/30A.

For answers to other XM questions, call the above number or visit

www.xmwxweather.com.

Step 3: Conrm all components of your service package

XM WX Weather: Ensure your chartplotter turned on so you receive the

XM signal. The XM signal is received when the components of the selected
service package appear in the Weather Products list. Do not turn off the
chartplotter until the name of the selected service package appears in the

Service Level eld (see page 23).

NOTE: on a 4000 or 5000 series chartplotter, your service package

appears on the system information screen (Congure > System > System

Information > Weather Subscription)

Step 4: Save the service package

After the service package name appears, turn off the entire marine network

using the chartplotter’s power key.

Step 5: Use your new XM services

When you turn on the GDL 30/30A after completing Step 4, you are ready

to view weather features on the chartplotter and customize the new radio
stations (GDL 30A only).

XM Radio: Highlight the Audio sub tab and verify that channels 7, 9, 47,

and 122 are being received (see page 22). This indicates that all channels
on XM’s basic radio service are being received. If within an hour the XM
WX Weather and/or the XM Radio service has not activated, call XM
customer care at 800-985-9200 to refresh the signal.

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usIng XM wX weather

usIng XM wX weather

This manual describes the use of XM WX Weather and XM Audio functions (GDL 30A only) on a GPSMAP 3000 Series chartplotter. If you have a GPSMAP 4000 or
5000 Series chartplotter, please use your chartplotter's Owner's Manual for instructions on using XM WX Weather and XM Audio.

Preset Weather Displays

Selecting a preset weather display

There are three preset weather displays, General, Sea State, and Storms. The name of the selected preset appears in the lower left corner of the screen. Use presets to
view different types of weather information quickly.

To select a preset weather display:

1. Press the Wthr Options soft key.

2. Press the Next Preset soft key to cycle through the three presets.

General Sea State Storms

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usIng XM wX weather

Customizing the Preset Weather Displays

The preset weather displays can be customized. Each preset has three subcategories: Precipitation, Atmosphere, and Sea Surface. Each category contains display
settings for that topic. The name of the preset can be changed and any of the weather features can be selected for display. For detailed information on customizing the
preset weather displays, please see the chartplotter’s Owner’s Manual.

Precipitation

Atmosphere

Sea Surface

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the weather Features

the weather Features

Following is a brief description of each weather feature. The weather features are divided into three sub categories, Precipitation, Atmosphere, and Sea State.

Precipitation

The Precipitation category contains NEXRAD/Cloud Tops, Storm Cells, Lightning, and Hurricanes. Each feature can be turned on, off, or set to display at a selected
zoom range.

NEXRAD

NEXRAD is an acronym for NEXt Generation Weather RADar. The NEXRAD feature displays precipitation from very light rain and snow up to strong thunderstorms in varying
shades and colors.
displayed independently or with Cloud Tops.

A legend showing the colors for Rain, Mix, and Snow can be displayed by pressing the ADJ key and selecting Weather Legend. NEXRAD can be

NEXRAD

NEXRAD Legend

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the weather Features

Cloud Tops

Cloud Tops displays the varying level of cloud tops in shades of gray. Cloud Tops can be displayed independently or with NEXRAD information.

Cloud Tops Legend

Cloud Tops

Cloud Tops with NEXRAD

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the weather Features

Storm Cells

The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm’s projected path in the immediate future. It also shows the size of the storm cell. The direction of the red
cone indicates the projected path of the storm cell. The red bars that appear in the middle of the cone indicate where the storm will be in the future. Each bar represents
15 minutes.

The red bars that appear in the middle of the cone in this

storm indicate where the storm will be in the next hour.

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