Garmin 01675 Marine Location Device User Manual

Garmin International Inc Marine Location Device

User Manual

®February 2011 190-01243-02 Rev. B Printed in TaiwanGDL 40–0110233910The GDL 40 antenna provides GSM weather data to compatible Garmin chartplotters on your NMEA 2000 network. The GDL 40 communicates with nearby cellular towers to receive weather data, purchased directly from a Garmin chartplotter on a day-to-day basis, as needed.Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product. • Go to www.garmin.com/support.• Call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.Before installing the GDL 40 on your boat, you must activate it online. During the activation process, you must provide a credit card that will be charged each time you purchase a day-pass directly from the chartplotter.1. Record the unit ID and the serial number (S/N) from your GDL 40 below.The numbers are located on a sticker on the antenna, and on the outside of the package.2. Go to http://my.garmin.com.3. Complete an action:• Sign in to your myGarmin account.• If you do not have an existing myGarmin account, create an account.4. Click the link to register your product.5. Follow the on-screen instructions. After you successfully register and activate the antenna, you then purchase a day-pass directly from the chartplotter as needed.Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface.Before installing your device, conrm that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.• GDL 40 antenna• Surface-mount bracket• Pole-mount bracket• Under-deck-mount bracket• Three M4 self-tapping screws• M3 set screw• NMEA 2000 T-connector• NMEA 2000 drop cable• Installation instructions, surface-mount template, and registration sheet.• Drill and drill bits• Countersink bit—when mounting on berglass• Jigsaw—surface-mount hole• Screwdriver—surface mount screws• Marine sealant• M4 self-tapping screws, shorter than 1 in. (25 mm)—dependent on the thickness of the surface in some under-deck-mounting situations (page 4)• Additional NMEA 2000 network components (page 5)• External cellular antenna, antenna cable, and connector converter (page 5)®                           
2 GDL 40 Installation InstructionsYou can surface mount the GDL 40 antenna (page 2), attach it to a standard marine pole mount (page 3), or install the antenna under berglass (page 4).To ensure the best reception, keep these considerations in mind while selecting a mounting location.• Mount the antenna in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions.• Mount the antenna where it is not covered by the superstructure of the boat, a radar device, or a mast ➊.• Higher mounting locations provide better reception.➎➍➌ ➊➋• Do not install the antenna near sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) ➋, such as the motor or other large marine electronics.• Install the antenna at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from the path of a radar beam or VHF radio antenna ➌. ◦ It is best to install the antenna above the path of the radar beam ➍. ◦ It is acceptable to install the antenna under the path of the radar beam ➎.• Install the antenna at least 5.9 in. (15 cm) from a magnetic compass to avoid interfering with the compass.1. Select a mounting location (page 2).2. Temporarily secure the antenna in the selected location.3. Test the antenna for correct operation on the chartplotter.4. If you experience interference with other electronics, try a different location.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you nd a mounting location where the antenna operates correctly.After you verify correct operation at the mounting location, permanently mount the antenna.1. Select a mounting location for the antenna, and verify correct operation at the mounting location (page 2).2. Trim the surface-mount template, and make sure the antenna ts in the mounting location you selected (page 2).3. Remove the protective liner on the back of the template, and apply the template to the mounting location.4. Use a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) bit to drill the three pilot holes indicated on the template.  If you are mounting the antenna on berglass, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through the top gelcoat layer (but no deeper). This helps to avoid cracking in the gelcoat layer when the screws are tightened.5. Use a 3/8 in. (10 mm) bit to drill a starter hole for the jigsaw blade, as indicated on the template.6. Use a jigsaw to cut the center hole as indicated on the template.
GDL 40 Installation Instructions 37. Use the three M4 screws ➊ to secure the surface-mount bracket ➋ to the mounting surface ➌.➏➍➎➌ ➊➋➐8. Make sure the large gasket is in place on the bottom of the antenna. ➍9. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the center hole, and connect it to the antenna ➎.10. If you are using an external cellular antenna (page 5), route the antenna cable through the center hole, and connect it to the GDL 40 antenna ➏.11. Place the antenna on the surface-mount bracket, and twist it clockwise to lock it in place.12. Secure the antenna to the mounting bracket with the M3 set screw ➐.13. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of electronic interference.14. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network (page 5).Using the pole-mount bracket, you can install the antenna on a standard marine pole mount (not included). A standard threaded marine pole mount has the following characteristics:• An outer diameter (OD) of 1 inch• Threads that measure 14 threads per inch An external cellular antenna is not compatible with the pole-mount bracket (page 5).1. Select a mounting location for the antenna, and verify correct operation at the mounting location (page 2).2. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the pole-mount bracket ➊.➌ ➊➋➍ 3. Place the cable in the vertical slot ➋ along the base of the pole-mount bracket.4. Thread the pole-mount bracket onto a standard marine pole mount (not included). Do not overtighten the bracket.5.Connect the NMEA 2000 drop cable to the antenna.6. Place the antenna on the pole-mount bracket, and twist it clockwise ➌ to lock it in place.7. Secure the antenna to the bracket with the M3 set screw ➍.8. Fasten the marine pole mount to the boat if it is not already attached.9. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of electronic interference.10. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network (page 5).11. After the antenna has been installed on the pole mount, ll the remaining gap in the vertical cable slot with a marine sealant (optional).
4 GDL 40 Installation Instructions1. Select a mounting location for the antenna, and verify correct operation at the mounting location (page 2).2. Temporarily position a standard marine pole mount (not included) in the mounting location you selected (page 2).3. Mark the approximate center of the pole.4. At the marked location, use a 3/4 in. (19 mm) bit to drill a hole for the cable to pass through.5. Fasten the marine pole mount to the boat (hardware not included).6. Thread the pole-mount bracket ➊ onto the marine pole mount. Do not overtighten the bracket.7. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the pole-mount bracket and the pole, and connect the cable to the antenna.8. Place the antenna on the pole-mount bracket, and twist it clockwise ➌ to lock it in place. 9. Secure the antenna to the bracket with the included M3 set screw ➍.10. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of electronic interference.11. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network (page 5).12. After the antenna is installed on the pole mount, ll the vertical cable slot with a marine sealant (optional). NOTICEWhen choosing a location to install the under-deck-mounting bracket, make sure the included screws are not too long for the surface thickness. If the screws are not appropriate for the surface, you must supply the correct length of M4 screws to avoid damage to the top of the mounting surface.The antenna can be mounted under a berglass surface. Because the antenna has difculty acquiring cellular signals through metal, it is recommended that you use the under-deck mount under a berglass surface.1. Identify the mounting location on the berglass surface ➊, and verify correct operation at the mounting location (page 2).➌ ➊➋➐➎➏➍2. Using the under-deck-mounting bracket ➋ as a template, mark three pilot-hole locations ➌ on the surface.3. Use a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) bit to drill the three marked pilot holes.4. Place the antenna in the bracket, and twist it clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Secure the antenna to the bracket with the included M3 set screw ➍.7. Remove the backing from the adhesive pads ➎ on the under-deck mounting bracket.8. Make sure that the bracket aligns with the pilot holes, and adhere the under-deck mounting bracket to the surface.9. Using screws of the appropriate length, fasten the bracket to the surface.10. Connect a NMEA 2000 drop cable to the antenna ➏.11. If you are using an external cellular antenna (page 5), connect it to the GDL 40 antenna ➐.12. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of electronic interference.13. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network (page 5).
GDL 40 Installation Instructions 5If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, see the “NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals” chapter of the Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products for more information. Go to www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/us/onthewater/nmea2000, and click .1. Create a NMEA 2000 network on your boat, if you do not have one.You can purchase required cables and connectors from www.garmin.com/marine or your local marine dealer.2. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network using the NMEA 2000 drop cable and a T-connector.If the included 19.5 ft. (6 m) drop cable is not long enough, add an extension to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines.NOTE: If you have not already registered your GDL 40 (page 1), you must power-cycle the NMEA 2000 network after you complete the registration process.In some instances, you can increase the reception range of your GDL 40 antenna by connecting a certied external cellular antenna (sold separately). An external cellular antenna is not compatible with the pole-mount bracket (page 3). • Digital Antenna 295-PW (18" white multiband antenna)• Digital Antenna 861-CW (30" white multiband antenna)• Digital Antenna 861-CB (30" black multiband antenna)• Digital Antenna PowerMax™ cable, part number DA240-30NM• SubMiniature version A (SMA) male to Mini UHF female RF connector adapter ◦ Bomar Interconnect part number 9316505 ◦ Amphenol® Connex part number 2421161. Mount the cellular antenna according to the manufacturer’s instructions.2. Connect the antenna cable to the cellular antenna using the male Type N connector.3. Connect the SMA to Mini UHF adapter to the Mini-UHF connector on the antenna cable.4 Connect the antenna cable (with the adapter installed) to the SMA connector on the bottom of the GDL 40.After installing the GDL 40 antenna, upgrade your Garmin chartplotter with the latest software.1. Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.2. Select the update package that applies to your network setup.3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6 GDL 40 Installation Instructions Size Diameter × Height: 3 19/32 × 1 15/16 in. (91.6 × 49.5 mm)Case Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standardsTemp. Range From 5°F to 151°F (from -15°C to 70°C)Compass Safe Distance5.9 in. (15 cm) Power input source9–16 VdcPower usage 2.25 W maxNMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number (LEN)3 (150 mA)059392 ISO Acknowledgment060928 ISO Address Claim126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function126464 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function126992 System Time and Date126996 Product Information059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group FunctionThe GDL 40 receives following weather features, and provides them for display on compatible Garmin chartplotters. The weather features are broadcast in set intervals, listed in the table. City Forecasts Every 15 minutesSatellite IR (Cloud Tops) Every 30 minutesCounty Warnings Every 15 minutesHurricane Warnings Every 15 minutesLightning Every 15 minutesMarine Warnings Every 15 minutesOffshore Warnings Every 15 minutesMETARs Every 15 minutesWeather Radar (NEXRAD)Every 15 minutesSea Surface Every 30 minutesWeather Buoys Every 15 minutesWinds Every 30 minutes
GDL 40 Installation Instructions 7This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.NOTICEThe NMEA 2000 BUS that powers this device must be protected by a 3A fuse to avoid damage to the device.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized service center. Unauthorized repairs or modications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 7.9 in. (20 cm) between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Hereby, Garmin, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to www.garmin.com/compliance.BY USING THE GDL 40, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY AND IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, RETURN THE COMPLETE PRODUCT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE DATE YOU ACQUIRED IT FOR A FULL REFUND (IF PURCHASED NEW) TO THE ENTITY FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its third-party providers.You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and
8 GDL 40 Installation Instructionsinternational copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country.Garmin licenses the weather data (“Weather Data”) from Meteo France (“Meteo France”) and provides you a license to the Weather Data under this Agreement. The Weather Data only indicates the measurement or the most probable evolution of a set of elements. You therefore acknowledge that Garmin and Meteo France shall not be liable for (i) the accuracy of the Weather Data, whether the Weather Data is produced by Meteo France or any of its third-party providers, (ii) events that may result from your interpretation and/or utilization, directly or indirectly, of the Weather Data, and/or (iii) the absence of observation data in the case of absence or delay in availability of Weather Data produced and owned by national meteorological services (NMS), via ECOMET or EUMETSAT, or via the Global Transmission System (GTS). Accordingly, you agree to refrain from pursuing claims against Garmin, Meteo France or its third-party providers for events relating to any interpretation of the information contained in the Weather Data or for missing data. You acknowledge that you have been fully informed of the restrictions of use of the Weather Data, of the exclusions and/or of the limitations of liability regarding such Weather Data and of the date of validity of the Weather Data provided and/or displayed to you. The Weather Data is provided on an “as is” basis, without any warranties or conditions, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty arising by law, statute, usage of trade, or course of dealing. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of the Software and the Weather Data and Garmin and Meteo France disclaim all liability for any loss, injury or damage, resulting from the use of the Software and/or Weather Data, whether direct or indirect, and whether or not Garmin and/or Meteo France have been advised of or has knowledge of the possibility of such loss, injury or damage. In no event shall Garmin or Meteo France have any liability to you or any other person or entity for any compensatory, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, loss of revenue or prot, or other commercial or economic loss, even if Garmin or Meteo France have been advised of the possibility of such damages, or they are foreseeable. Specically excluded from the license set forth in this Agreement are uses or operations of the Weather Data in connection with any products, systems, applications or hardware other than devices manufactured by or for Garmin. This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, ood, re, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product that has been modied or altered without the written permission of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country.
GDL 40 Installation Instructions 9This product is intended to be used only as a travel aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography. Garmin makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of map data in this product.THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Securely pack the device and a copy of the original sales receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside of the package. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station.  Products purchased through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin warranty coverage. Online auction conrmations are not accepted for warranty verication. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction. A separate warranty may be provided by international distributors for devices purchased outside the United States depending on the country. If applicable, this warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your device. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GDL® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.NMEA 2000® is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association.PowerMax™ is a trademark of Digital Antenna, Inc.Amphenol® is a registered trademark of Amphenol Corporation.
© 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USAGarmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UKGarmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwanwww.garmin.com

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