Astro™ System DC 30
Battery, Collar, and Antenna Replacement Instructions
This document provides the following instructions.
•Replacing the DC 30 Lithium ion Battery
•Replacing the DC 30 Collar (page 2)
•Replacing the VHF Antenna (page 2)
These kits are intended as replacement items for the Garmin® Astro™ Dog Tracking System.
Note: The limited warranty covering this product will not cover any replacement battery, collar, or antenna not replaced in accordance with these instructions.
Replacing the DC 30 Lithium ion Battery
The DC 30 Battery Replacement Kit includes the following parts:
•One rechargeable lithium ion battery
•Two battery cover screws (M1.7 × 0.6 × 5 mm)
•Four bottom cover mounting screws (M2.0 × 0.4 × 8 mm), stainless steel, black oxide
Tools required (not included)—one small Phillips screwdriver and a small flat blade screwdriver.
Note: It is not necessary to disconnect the DC 30 from the mounting plate on the collar to replace the battery.
VHF antenna 
GPS antenna 
Mounting plate 
DC 30 
DC 30 with Collar
Top-cover screws
To remove the DC 30 lithium ion battery: |
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Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four top cover screws from the top cover. |
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Separate the top cover from the bottom cover. |
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Circuit-board |
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Use a small, flat blade screwdriver to disconnect the six pin connector from the top |
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cover. |
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Battery-cover |
Six-pin |
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Use a small, flat blade screwdriver to disconnect the two pin connector |
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connector |
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from the bottom cover. |
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Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two battery cover screws. |
Battery cover |
Battery |
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Remove the battery cover and the battery from the bottom cover. |
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Note the orientation of the battery in the bottom-cover housing. You will |
Two-pin |
Bottom cover |
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install the new battery the same way. Dispose of the old battery according |
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to local ordinances and regulations. |
Battery charging |
Power |
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To replace the DC 30 lithium ion battery: |
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key |
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Place the replacement battery in the bottom cover. Place the wired end of the |
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battery on the same end as the |
Power key on the bottom cover. |
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2. Attach the battery cover to the bottom cover using the two battery cover screws.
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Connect the replacement battery two pin connector to the bottom cover. |
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Connect the replacement battery six pin connector to the top cover by using your thumb to hold the connector against |
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the housing, as shown in the illustration. |
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Check to ensure proper operation of the replacement battery by pressing the circuit board switch. If the red LEDs on |
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the bottom cover do not begin flashing, check the six pin connector for proper connection. |
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Check the charging circuit by connecting theAstro System DC 30 battery charger to an appropriate electrical source |
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and to the battery charging port. If the blue LED is not on, check the two pin connector for proper connection. |
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Firmly attach the top cover to the bottom cover using the four top cover screws to ensure water resistivity. |
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Fully charge the DC 30 battery before using it as described in the Astro 220 Owner’s Manual. Charging a fully |
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depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. |
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August 2008 |
190-00714-03 Rev. B |
Printed in Taiwan |
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