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GARMIN BLUENET
30 GATEWAY
™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Failure to install this device according to these instructions could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel
or device, or poor product performance.
CAUTION
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
Garmin BlueNet 30 Gateway Overview
The Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway allows you to connect legacy Garmin
®
Marine Network devices to a Garmin
BlueNet chartplotter or network. When installing this gateway, it is important to analyze all of the devices you
plan to connect to ensure proper communication. You should read all of these instructions before proceeding.
To learn more about Garmin BlueNet network technology, go to garmin.com/manuals/bluenet.
NOTE: This gateway is designed for use only when connecting legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to
a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or network. It should not be used if you do not have any Garmin BlueNet
chartplotters.
November 2023
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Summary of Contents for Garmin BLUENET 30
- Page 1 To learn more about Garmin BlueNet network technology, go to garmin.com/manuals/bluenet. NOTE: This gateway is designed for use only when connecting legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or network. It should not be used if you do not have any Garmin BlueNet chartplotters.
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Page 2: Mounting Considerations
• You must mount the device in a location that allows room for the routing and connection of all cables. • If needed, you can install this device on an optional mounting bracket that holds a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway and a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch. Contact your local Garmin dealer or go to buy.garmin.com... -
Page 3: Connecting To Power
You must connect this device to a 12 to 24 Vdc power source using the included Power cable port cable. All legacy Garmin Marine Network devices must connect through one of these ports to communicate with Garmin BlueNet devices on the vessel. Garmin Marine... - Page 4 You can use this example to better understand how to properly connect legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network.
- Page 5 The Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway must connect to power using the included source power cable. If you are using a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch, the best practice is to connect Garmin BlueNet 20 switch that switch to the gateway. If you are not using a switch, you can connect a or Garmin BlueNet chart...
- Page 6 The OnDeck GTB 10 hub is a notable exception to the common requirement for connecting legacy Garmin Marine Network devices through a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway. Due to the nature of this device, you must connect an OnDeck GTB 10 hub directly to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch using a Garmin BlueNet network to RJ45 adapter cable (010-12531-01).
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Page 7: Specifications
Max. power usage 2.3 W 12 Vdc: 150 mA Typical current draw 24 Vdc: 90 mA Max. current draw 200 mA Compass-safe distance 10 cm (4 in.) The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. - Page 8 The device software is being updated. Solid red The device is booting. Flashing red There is an error with the device. Contact Garmin product support. The device is off. NETWORK LEDs LED Activity Status The connected device is communicating with a data transmission rate of 10/100 Mbps (10 or Green 100 megabits per second).
- Page 9 © 2023 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin ® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin BlueNet ™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
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