Garmin 30 Owner's Manual
Marine weather satellite receiver
Hide thumbs
Also See for 30:
- Release note (2 pages) ,
- Pilot's manual (56 pages) ,
- Owner's manual (14 pages)
Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Garmin 30
Summary of Contents for Garmin 30
- Page 1 GDL 30/30A marine weather satellite receiver owner’s manual...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
-
Page 3: Product Terminology Used Throughout This Manual
30A offers music, news, and talk programming capability with a subscription to the XM Radio service. This manual covers the XM weather and audio features of the GDL 30/30A when viewed on the Garmin Marine Network chartplotters. To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this manual and learn the operating procedures. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Installing the GDL 30/30A ...2 Mounting the GDL 30/30A ... 2 Connecting the Power Cable ... 2 Connecting the GDL 30/30A to a Chartplotter ... 3 Connecting the Audio Cable (GA 30A only) ... 3 Mounting the GA 31 Antenna ... 3 Turn on the GDL 30/30A ... -
Page 5: Unit Overview
• Grommet GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual Audio Connector Optional Accessories • GMS 10 Network Port Expander • Garmin marine network cables (20 ft and 40 ft) VERVIEW ACKING UNIT CARE Cleaning - The unit’s case is constructed of high quality material and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. -
Page 6: Installing The Gdl 30/30A
Mounting the GDL 30/30A Mount the GDL 30/30A in a location that is dry and well-ventilated. Avoid mounting the unit where it may become submerged or exposed to extreme temperatures. Verify there is enough clearance to attach the cables to the unit. -
Page 7: Connecting The Gdl 30/30A To A Chartplotter
Network Cable (included). If you need to connect the GDL to multiple chartplotters, a GMS 10 Network Port Expander is required. Do not cut the Garmin marine network cable if you need to drill a hole in your boat; use the included grommet that is specifically designed to cover holes that are drilled for the Garmin Marine Network Cable. -
Page 8: Turn On The Gdl 30/30A
Service Level field Weather Products list For future reference, record the Radio ID(s) in the space provided on page 1 of this manual. Note: If you have a GDL 30, the Audio sub tab is not available. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 9: Displaying Weather And Sea Surface Information
Step 7: Add Features to your Chartplotter When you turn on the GDL 30/30A after completing Step 6, you are ready to add weather features to the Chartplotter’s Map Page and customize the new radio stations (GDL 30A only). -
Page 10: Preset Weather Displays
Using presets allows different types of weather information to be quickly displayed. 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 RESET EATHER ISPLAYS Sea State Storms GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 11: Customizing The Preset Weather Displays
For detailed information on customizing the preset weather displays, please see the chartplotter’s Owner’s Manual. Precipitation Atmosphere Sea Surface GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 12: The Weather Features
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 displayed independently or with Cloud Tops. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 13: Cloud Tops
CLOUD TOPS 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 GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 14: Storm Cells
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 Cheyenne, Wyoming storm indicate where the storm will be for the next 1 1/2 hours. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 15: Lightning
> — EATHER EATURES PRECIPITATION LIGHTNING Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images below. Lightning appears on the map if strikes have been detected within the last seven minutes. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 16: Hurricanes
In this example of Hurricane Charley in August, 2004, NEXRAD data, wave height, and wind are displayed. Southwest before moving in a Northwesterly direction. This example shows Hurricane Charley’s projected path through Florida in August 2004. Wind and storm cells are also visible. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 17: Atmosphere
The Wind feature displays wind speed and direction. Wind direction is indicated by a circle with a wind barb. The circle points into the wind with the barb as a tail. Wind speed is indicated by different flags attached to the barb. Wind Direction Calm 5 knots 10 knots 15 knots 20 knots 50 knots GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual EATHER EATURES ATMOSPHERE WIND 20-knot winds blowing to the Southwest. -
Page 18: Pressure
Isobars that are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Strong pressure gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds. Pressure units can be displayed in Millibars (mb), Inches of Mercury (in), and Hectopascals (hPa). See the chartplotter’s Owner’s Manual for more information. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... - Page 19 Visibility is the maximum horizontal distance that can be seen. Isobars on the Visibility feature show a change in visibility. In the example below, visibility ranges from .5 miles to 3 miles. This image displays NEXRAD, Cloud Tops, and Visibility. Displaying multiple features may help to provide a clearer picture of the weather conditions in the area. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual...
-
Page 20: Fronts
Center is an area where the measured pressure is highest relative to the surrounding area. Moving away from a High Pressure Center in any horizontal direction results in decreased pressure. Winds flow clockwise around Low Pressure Centers in North America. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... - Page 21 This feature displays the current weather conditions at selected cities throughout North America. The current weather condition for an area is depicted by an icon. City Condition Icons Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Thunderstorms Rain Snow Windy Smoke Foggy GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual EATHER EATURES ATMOSPHERE City Conditions CITY CONDITIONS...
-
Page 22: Sea Surface
The Temperature feature displays the water’s surface temperature. The temperature breaks are indicated by isobars. Wave Height The Wave Height feature displays wave heights. The wave heights for an area are separated by isobars. Temperature feature Wave Height feature GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 23: Wave Period
The Wave Period feature provides the time (in seconds) between successive waves. Wave Direction The Wave Direction feature shows the direction in which a wave is moving, as indicated by the direction of the red arrow. Wave Period feature Wave Direction feature GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Main Menu
Weather Tab The GDL 30/30A provides current weather conditions, forecast information, and sea surface information from the weather center nearest to your present location or a location selected using the Find Information Page. To display the Weather tab, press and hold the ADJ/MENU key to display the Menu Menu. Using the ROCKER, highlight the Weather tab. -
Page 25: Forecast
ROCKER key to move down the list. If a condition field is empty, data for that field is not currently available. The scroll bars indicate that additional information is available. To scroll through the information, highlight the list. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 26: Sea Surface
The Sea Surface sub tab provides weather data of specific importance to mariners. This data comes from a variety of data sources that are nearest to your current or selected location. If a condition field is empty, data for that condition is not currently available. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 27: Forecast Map
The Forecast Map sub tab displays Fronts, High and Low Pressure Centers, and City Conditions. The map zoom range can be changed using the Range keys. There are three icons at the top of the map. These icons are used to show or play the forecast conditions for the next 48 hours. Backup Play/Pause Forward GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 28: Setup
The Setup sub tab provides access to the three preset weather displays: General, Sea State, and Storms. The preset weather displays can be customized from this tab. The Setup tab contains a map that displays any changes that are made. Legends for all weather conditions are also shown. For detailed information on customizing the preset weather displays, see the chartplotter’s Owner’s Manual. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 29: Xm Tab
XM Radio feature refer to the chartplotter Owner’s Manual. Audio Tab If your GDL 30A is properly connected, you will see “On” in the Audio Output box and “XM Preview” in the Radio Tuning box. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 30: Information
Weather Products that are being used to determine and display the weather information. The Radio ID numbers are required when setting up the XM service. Copy these numbers and have them available before contacting XM. GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 31: Blink Codes
Blink Codes The GDL 30/30A turns on and off when the chartplotter to which it is connected is turned on or off. The two-color (Green/Red) Status LED on the GDL 30/30A indicates the current operational status of the module. Codes are: Green blinking, on for 1 second, off for 1/2 second (slow blink) Status: GDL 30/30A is on and is receiving an XM signal. -
Page 32: Weather-Related Broadcast Rates
BROADCAST RATES Weather-Related Broadcast Rates Feature NEXRAD Cloud Tops Storm Cells Lightning Wind Pressure Hurricanes Visibility Fronts Sea Surface Temperature Wave Height Wave Period Wave Direction Current Conditions Forecasts Sea Surface Conditions Broadcast Rate (minutes) 1.25 GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual... -
Page 33: Gdl 30/30A Specifications
999 knots, 40g GDL 30/30A Owner’s Manual NOTE: When using the Chartplotter and GDL 30/30A on battery power only (engines off) for extended periods of time, be sure there is enough available amperage to 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 30/30A to shut off. -
Page 34: Software
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Software Software Versions The GDL 30/30A is designed to work with software version 2.0 and higher on the GPSMAP 3005C/3006C/3010C. See the chartplotter Owner’s Manual for instructions on determining the unit’s software version. Visit our Web site at www.garmin.com/support/download.jsp for software updates (excluding map... -
Page 35: Fcc Compliance
As always, the user is responsible for prudent use of this information. Use the GDL 30/30A at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual. If necessary, thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. -
Page 36: Limited Warranty
Garmin dealer for repairs. The GDL 30/30A is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment. -
Page 37: Index
NDEX High Pressure Center 16 Hurricanes 12 Atmosphere 13 Audio Radio ID Number 26 Installing the GDL 30/30A 2 Audio Sub tab 4, 25 Introduction i Isobars 14 Blink Codes 27 Broadcast Rates 28 Legend 24 Lightning 11 Low Pressure Center 16... - Page 38 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2004-2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.