Add a Mate Before you start ..........7 What you need ..........8 Install Mate ............9 Prepare Mate power cable ....... 11 Connect Mate ..........12 Connect camera to Mate ......15 Link Mate with BRNKL ....... 16 Reference Mate connections .........
BRNKL Mate Connect wireless devices, an additional camera, satellite device, or NMEA2000 connection accessory by adding a BRNKL Mate to your BRNKL. BRNKL Mate Connect: Wireless devices Second camera Satellite device NMEA 2000 connection accessory 2 | BRNKL Mate...
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Meet your Mate ❶ BRNKL cable ❷ Power cable ❸ Red port ❹ Green port ❺ Blue port ❻ Yellow port ❼ Status indicator light Meet your Mate | 3...
Add a Mate Add a BRNKL Mate to your BRNKL. Follow these steps: Before you start What you need ❶ Install Mate ❷ Prepare Mate power cable ❸ Connect Mate ❹ Connect camera to Mate ❺ Link Mate 4 | Add a Mate...
Before you start Caution Warning If you’re unfamiliar with Disconnect all AC power basic electrical systems, hire sources before accessing electical panels, switches, or a professional installer or a marine electrician. devices. Before you start Add a Mate | 5...
• BRNKL service subscription Tools • 2.5 mm flathead screwdriver > Included with BRNKL • Phillips #2 screwdriver • Wire stripper and crimper tool You may need: • Flashlight or headlamp 6 | Add a Mate What you need...
30 cm (12”) of your BRNKL. max. 30 cm • Ensure a stable mounting surface. • Allow 10 cm (4”) clearance to access the ports on the bottom of the Mate. min. 10 cm Install Mate Add a Mate | 7...
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② Mount and secure • Avoid placement with ports facing 1. Align the Mate in the selected position. 2. Mark the screw holes. On hardened surfaces, drill pilot holes as required. • Face toward planned wireless sensors. 3. Secure with four supplied screws.
BRNKL. 2. Leave 5 cm (2”) of extra cable, then trim any extra wire. 3. Strip 5 mm (1/4”) of insulation from the ends of the black wires. 10 mm Prepare Mate power cable Add a Mate | 9...
1. On the bottom of the BRNKL, connector remove the green ② Disconnect camera ③ Connect to BRNKL 2. On the connector, loosen the slot 10 screw above and insert the POWER cable wire. Tighten the screw to fasten. 10 | Add a Mate Connect Mate...
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4. Reattach the status 5. On the Mate, check the indicator light blinks red > If the light , the Mate is powered. > If the light is , check the BRNKL power connection. Connect Mate Add a Mate | 11...
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Turn the collar to fasten. On the top of the BRNKL: device port 1. Find the 2. Secure the cable with cable ties and mounts. 2. Unplug the camera cable. Loosen the collar, then pull to remove. 12 | Add a Mate Connect Mate...
1. Plug the camera cable into the yellow port Turn the collar to fasten. 2. Secure the cable with cable ties and mounts. 2. Secure the cable with cable ties and mounts. Connect camera to Mate Add a Mate | 13...
Mate. Follow the instructions. Stay within 5 m (15 ft) of the Mate while linking. BRNKL 2. Open status 6. On the Mate, check the indicator light 14 | Add a Mate Link Mate...
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> If the light , the Mate and BRNKL are linked. blinks red > If the light , the Mate isn’t linked. Stay within 5 m (15 ft) of the Mate while trying again. Link Mate Add a Mate | 15...
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FCC / Industry Canada Notices • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. This device complies with Part 15 of • Connect the equipment into an the FCC Rules. Operation is subject outlet on a circuit different from to the following two conditions: (1) that to which the receiver is this device may not cause harmful connected.
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Notices Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. BRNKL is a trademark of Barnacle Systems Inc. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks is under license.