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- Page 1 GXM 30 ® XM Radio Smart Antenna owner’s manual...
- Page 2 Garmin , is registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. XM WX and ® XM are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. June 2005 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.
- Page 3 Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Do not mount where driver’s field of vision is blocked. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
- Page 4 > NTRODUCTION AUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the GXM 30 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GXM 30 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
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Page 5: Terminology Used Throughout This Manual
NTRODUCTION Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced weather systems available! The GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna provides graphical and textual marine, aviation, and automotive XM WX weather information that can be viewed on your Garmin unit. Operation of the GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna requires a subscription to the XM WX Satellite Weather service. -
Page 6: Product Registration
Use this area to record the radio ID numbers (8-digit number located on the Information sub tab of your unit) in case your unit is lost or stolen. XM Satellite Radio can deactivate these radio codes when you call. XM Radio ID Number www.XMWXweather.com... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
NEXRAD Abnormalities ...31 NEXRAD Limitations ...31 NEXRAD Intensity ...32 FCC Compliance ... 33 Limited Warranty ... 34 Software License Agreement ... 36 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ... 36 Weather Data Warranty ... 37 TFR Data ... 38 > ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 8: Getting Started
ETTING TARTED VERVIEW Unit Overview GXM 30 Radio Smart Antenna ETTING TARTED Cleaning - The unit’s case is constructed of high quality material and does not require user maintenance other USB Connector than cleaning. Clean the unit housing using a lightly- dampened cloth with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. -
Page 9: Connecting The Gxm 30 To A Garmin Unit
> GXM 30 ETTING TARTED ONNECTING THE TO A ARMIN UNIT Connecting the GXM 30 to a Garmin Unit Position the GXM 30 where is has a clear view of the sky. This can be on the outside of the vehicle or behind the windscreen of the vehicle. -
Page 10: Subscribing To Xm Wx Weather And Radio
TARTED UBSCRIBING TO Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio With the GXM 30 connected, contact XM Satellite Radio to activate your XM WX weather and audio subscription service. Follow the instructions below. Complete Steps 1-3 BEFORE calling XM Satellite Radio: Step 1: Check the System Setup Make certain the GXM 30 is connected to the Garmin unit. - Page 11 Step 5: Confirm all Components of your Service Package XM WX Weather: Keep your Garmin unit turned on to ensure you receive the XM signal. The XM signal is being received when the components of the selected service package are displayed in the Weather Products list on the Information sub tab.
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Page 12: Xm Wx Weather Features
XM W > EATHER EATURES ISPLAYING XM WX W EATHER Displaying Weather Information The GXM 30 receives XM WX Weather data and shows it on the Garmin unit’s Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as the National Weather Service and the Hydrometerological Prediction Center. -
Page 13: Nexrad Radar
XM W > NEXRAD R EATHER EATURES ADAR NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD or NEXt Generation Weather RADar displays precipitation from very light rain and snow up to strong thunderstorms in varying shades and colors. In the lower left corner of the screen is a Time Stamp. The Time Stamp displays the elapsed time since the National Weather Service provided the displayed information. -
Page 14: Satellite Mosaic
XM W > EATHER EATURES ATELLITE OSAIC Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic displays infared composite images of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover. Satellite Mosiac Cloud Tops Legend GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 15: Lightning
Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images below. Lightning appears on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes. The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to-ground lightning strike. -
Page 16: Storm Cells
XM W > EATHER EATURES TORM ELLS Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm’s projected path in the immediate future. Marine and Automotive units also show the size of the storm cell. The direction of the red cone indicates the projected path of the storm cell. -
Page 17: Hurricanes
XM W > EATHER EATURES URRICANES Hurricanes The Hurricanes feature shows the current position of a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression, as well as its projected path (indicated by a red line). The darkened squares that appear along the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. -
Page 18: Surface Winds
XM W > EATHER EATURES URFACE Surface Winds Marine and Automotive units display Surface Winds with a wind barb. The wind barb is a circle with a tail. The circle points into the wind. Wind speed is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tail. Wind Direction Calm 5 knots... -
Page 19: Winds Aloft
XM W > EATHER EATURES URFACE RESSURE Winds Aloft Aviation units display winds aloft using wind barbs or a wind streamline depending on the zoom range of the map. Similar to Marine and Automotive units, the wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction. The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. -
Page 20: Surface Pressure
XM W > EATHER EATURES URFACE RESSURE Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. The isobars connect points of equal pressure. Pressure readings can help determine weather and wind conditions in an area. High pressure areas are generally associated with fair weather. Low pressure areas are generally associated with clouds and the chance of precipitation. -
Page 21: Fronts
Fronts The Fronts feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. This feature also displays pressure centers. Pressure centers are represented by a large Red “L” for low pressure centers or a large Blue “H” for high pressure centers. Pressure centers represent an area where pressure is measured to be either the highest or lowest relative to the surrounding area. -
Page 22: Visibility
XM W > EATHER EATURES ISIBILITY Visibility Visibility is the forecast maximum horizontal distance that can be seen at the surface. Contour lines on the Visibility feature show the forecasted change in surface visibility. In the example below, visibility ranges from 1 miles to 4.5 miles. Visibility Contour Lines This image displays NEXRAD Radar, Satellite Mosaic, and Visibility. -
Page 23: County Warnings
County Warnings When the National Weather Service issues a weather warning for a county, the county is highlighted with the color corresponding to the warning. To view information about the warning, select the county with the map pointer. For more detail, press ENTER. Tornado Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning Flood Warning... -
Page 24: Water Temperature
XM W > EATHER EATURES ATER Water Temperature The Water Temperature feature displays the water’s surface temperature. The temperature breaks are indicated by isotherm lines. Water Temperature EMPERATURE AND ERIOD Wave Period The Wave Period feature provides the time (in seconds) between successive waves. -
Page 25: Wave Direction
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 Direction GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual XM W > EATHER EATURES Wave Height The Wave Height feature displays wave heights. -
Page 26: Marine Warnings
XM W > EATHER EATURES ARINE ARNINGS Marine Warnings When a Marine Warning is issued, the area for the warning is highlighted in red. To view information about the warning, select the warning area with the map pointer. To view more detailed information, press ENTER. Marine Warnings Marine Warning Detailed Information GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 27: Buoy Reports
XM W > EATHER EATURES EPORTS Buoy Reports Report readings are taken from buoys and coastal observation stations. These readings are used to determine Air Temperature, Dewpoint, Water Temperature, Tide, Wave Height and Period, Wind Direction and Speed, Visibility, and Barometric Pressure. Buoy Selected with map pointer Buoy report detail GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 28: Metar
XM W > METAR EATHER EATURES METAR Meteorological Aeronautical Reports are an international code used for reporting weather observations. If METAR data is available for an airport, a color coded flag is shown next to the airport. To view the METAR data, select the flag with the map pointer. To view more detailed information, press ENTER. -
Page 29: Airmet
AIRMET An AIRMET (AIRman’s METeorological Information) can potentially affect all aircraft. This data can be especially helpful for pilots of light aircraft that have limited flight capability or instrumentation. An AIRMET must affect or be forecast to affect an area of at least 3,000 square miles at any one time. -
Page 30: Sigmet
XM W > SIGMET EATHER EATURES SIGMET SIGMET selected with map pointer A SIGMET (SIGnificant METeorlogical Forecast) advises of weather that is potentially hazardous to all aircraft. In the contiguous United States, items covered are: severe icing, severe or extreme turbulence, volcanic ash, dust storms, and sandstorms that lower visibility to less than three statute miles. -
Page 31: Tfr
XM W > EATHER EATURES Temporary Flight Restrictions or TFRs temporarily restrict all aircraft from entering the selected airspace unless a waiver has been issued. TFRs are routinely issued for occurrences such as sporting events, dignitary visits, military depots and forest fires. TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by Red (active) or Yellow (not yet active). -
Page 32: Echo Tops
XM W > EATHER EATURES Echo Tops Echo Tops are derived from NEXRAD radar and indicate the highest altitude at which precipitation is falling. Echo Tops at or above the altitude you select are displayed, in 5,000 foot increments up to 70,000 ft. Echo Tops can be helpful in determining the severity of thunderstorms. -
Page 33: Freezing Level
Freezing Level Shows contours for the lowest forecast altitude where icing conditions are likely to occur. Freezing Level Contours GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual XM W > EATHER EATURES Forecast Forecast displays Fronts, High and Low Pressure Centers, and City Conditions. -
Page 34: Taf
XM W > TAF—XM R EATHER EATURES Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts are issued by the National Weather Service for pilots. They include 24-hour forecasts on wind, visibility, expected weather conditions, and wind shear. Terminal Aerodrome Forecast ADIO XM Audio The XM Audio feature requires a subscription to XM Radio. Channels can be scanned by category and saved to a Favorites list. -
Page 35: Appendix
> PPENDIX PECFICATIONS PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size: 83mm diameter x 27.5mm height Weight: 224g (7.9 oz) Temp. Range: -40F to +185F (-40C to +85C) Case: fully sealed high-impact plastic with die-cast zinc base Waterproof: -1 meter submersion for 30 minutes IEC 60529 IPX7 Mount Thread Size: M3 x 0.5 Cable: Braided shield, 5 conductor 28 AWG, Right Angle Male Mini-B connector Power... - Page 36 > PPENDIX EATURE ROADCAST ATES Data Broadcast Feature Frequency NEXRAD Radar 5 mins Satellite Mosaic 15 mins Storm Cells 1.25 mins Lightning 5 mins Surface Winds 12 mins Surface Pressure 12 mins Hurricane Track 12 mins Visibility Forecast 12 mins Fronts 12 mins Water Temperature...
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Page 37: Nexrad Overview
NEXRAD Overview NEXRAD Description NEXRAD Radar is a Doppler radar system that has greatly improved the detection of meteorological events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. An extensive network of NEXRAD stations provides almost complete radar coverage of the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The range of each NEXRAD is 124 nautical miles. -
Page 38: Nexrad Intensity
> NEXRAD O PPENDIX VERVIEW NEXRAD Intensity Colors are used to identify the different NEXRAD echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in dBZ. (decibels of Z). “Reflectivity” (designated by the letter Z) is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. The dBZ values increase as returned signal strength increases. -
Page 39: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance The GXM 30 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
> PPENDIX IMITED ARRANTY Limited Warranty 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. - Page 41 Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin.
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Page 42: Software License Agreement
XM signal may vary depending on location. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available at xmradio.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States. XM WX is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 43: Weather Data Warranty
Weather Data Warranty THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. USER SAFETY If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent discretion and observe all safety measures required by law and your own common sense. -
Page 44: Tfr Data
> PPENDIX EATHER ARRANTY AND b) LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES RELATING TO THE USE OF THE RADIO SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS RECEIVING OUR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS THAT YOU HAVE PAID TO US FOR THE... - Page 45 Coastal Observation Stations 21 Cold Front 15 Connecting 3 Ground Clutter 31 Connecting the GXM 30 3 Contact XM Satellite Radio 4 High Pressure Center 15, 27 County Warnings 17 Hurricanes 11 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual...
- Page 46 Satellite Mosaic 8 TAF 28 Saving the Service Package 5 Temporary Flight Restriction 25 Serial Number ii Terminal Aerodrome Forecast 28 Servicing your unit 2 TFR 25 Set up the XM Account 4 Time Stamp 7 Severe Thunderstorm Warning 17 Tornado Warning 17 SIGMET 24 Tropical Depression 11...
- Page 48 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 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd.