Garmin 530 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. System Information GDL 30A Owner s Manual 25 Appendix Appendix Weather Related Broadcast Rates Broadcast Rate Blink Codes we at The GDL 30A powers on and off with the Garmin Marine Network The two color Green Red Status LED on the GDL 30A indicates the operational status of the module The codes represent 00008 Green blinking on for I second off for 1 2 second slow blink Pressure o gt Status GDL 30A is on and is receiving an XM signal Hurricanes 192 ass Q Q Q OQ Visibility A2 Red blinking on for 1 10 second off for 1 10 second very Fronts 112 ER p Status System alarm The display device gives a message indicating the type of failure Red ob Solid Red no blink o Status Software failure Call Garmin Product Support me SN 26 GDL 30A Owner s Manual Status Indicator LED GDL 30A Specifications Physical Size 43 4 in W x 2 00 in H x 63 4 in D 121 mm x 51 mm x 172 mm Weight 1 5 Ib 0 68 kg Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic and aluminum alloy waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 Temp Range From 5 F to 158 F From 15 C to 70 C Power Source 10 35 Vdc Usage 18 W max Fuse AGC 3AG 2 0 A Data Output Source Proprietary Garmin data format Audio Output Level 300 mV rms into 47 kohm Frequency Response 10 20 000 Hz 1 dB Harmonic Distortion lt 0 5 GDL 30A Owner s Manual Appendix NOTE When using the Chartplotter and GDL 30A on battery2. location of the storm cell The red bars that ae T ELLIOTT KEY span the cone in this storm indicate where the storm will be at 15 minute intervals in the next hour GDL 30A Owner s Manual XM WX Weather Features Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons as shown in the images below Lightning strikes appear on the map if they have been detected within the last seven minutes The ground based detection network only detects cloud to ground lightning ELBOURNE ALM BAY CORAL ee a 7 N FE Cloud Tops at i St glo L lal REEK RESERVOIR bbt 2 ORT RILEY NORTH INCTION CITY _WARRENSBURG me pr rik pie PS En d aA A Files S j Piah ua eer Cloud Tops with NEXRAD XM WX Weather Features 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 indicate the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center The Center provides four forecasts at 12 hour intervals and a fifth forecast at a 24 hour interval Each forecast indicates the projected location of the hurricane at different points along its projected path Forecasted hurricane conditions at each projected location are also provided AE In this example this hurricane is projected to travel west southwest before m
3. from a low pressure center in any horizontal direction results in increased pressure Winds flow counterclockwise around low pressure centers in North America Indicates a high pressure center Similar to a low pressure center a high pressure 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 high pressure centers in North America GDL 30A Owner s Manual 15 XM WX Weather Features City Conditions 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 City Conditions Map Pointer o T Partly Cloudy AN Er ere Cloudy Thunderstorms oo PALT LAKE CITY rd Rain MISSOURI Y 8PRINGFIE Snow mfl uae UNITED STATES OF AN Windy ap fe 72759 ga atte er SA f 74147 il ve HEW MEXICO BBOCK de ENTS Annet lt Smoke Foggy XM WX Weather Features Sea Surface The Sea Surface category contains Temperature Wave Height Wave Period and Wave Direction Each feature can be turned on or off or set to display at a selected zoom range For more information on configuring units of measure for Temperature and Wave Height see the chartplotter Owner s Manual Temperature The Temperature feat
4. 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 30A to shut off Check with your local marine dealer installer if problems persist G 32 Antenna Specifications Dimensions 3 192 in 91 6 mm Diameter x 1 15 16 in 49 5 mm High Weight 7 1 oz 201 g Case Material Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards Operating Range From 40 F to 176 F from 40 C to 80 C Cable Foil shielded center conductor 18 AWG Dynamics 999 knots 40g 21 Appendix Weather and Sea Surface Information The GDL 30A receives XM Weather Radio data and shows it on your chartplotter The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as the National Weather Service and the Hydrometerological Prediction Center See the XM WX Satellite Weather Web site at http weather xmradio com weather for more information Any weather feature can change in appearance or interpretation if the source that provides the information changes XM Weather Radio data is broadcast at set rates see page 26 for all weather related broadcast rates For example NEXRAD Radar data is broadcast at five minute intervals When the marine network is turned on or when a new feature is selected the GDL 30A has to
5. varying shades and colors 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 Legend GDL 30A Owner s Manual 7 XM WX Weather Features Cloud Tops Cloud Tops are shown in shades of gray Cloud Tops can be displayed independently or with NEXRAD information Cloud Tops Legend 1 75 ASP EE z H Cloud Tops md V ty E 9 y SO i MS PER 7 out GAINESVILL 28244237412 msn W 080224 754100 M Cloud Tops AF Y a amy TA mike N Cloud Tops with NEXRAD 8 GDL 30A Owner s Manual EEE RENE EEE EE EE XM WX Weather Features Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storm cells and the projected path of storms in the immediate future The direction the red cone is pointing from the narrow end to the wide end indicates the projected path of the storm cell The red bars that span the cone indicate the projected area of the storm Each bar represents 15 minutes 821 T Tata N 950 49 3 08 AND PARK o FORT LAUDERDALE O5tnn 08023 279 Ver SE PARK B Re o f i HOLLYWOOD SE l ALLANDALE r R A 6 aeRO Y SUNNY ISLES ENUE E ORTH MIAMI Ne ihe pa Il SHORES sf JAMI BEACH ed I UNS x TRGINIA KEY a e Ban LER BIHINI ISLANDS o MIAMI HEIGHTS er oo Arik SANDS KEY The storm icon amp indicates the current _MOMESTES i
6. 25 XM radio about 24 radio ID number 25 31 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 A GARMIN 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00930 00 Rev A
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8. GDL 30A al ers manu n OW dn Stary A IN RM GA 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto 1s strictly prohibited 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
9. ailable OG in Normal Operation meres Current Forecast Sea Surface Forecast Map Setup GPS OL00rm 421 6nm 051 From Current Position Temperature 427 Celestial Dew Point 417 Winds 347 Weather Wind Gust 27 2kt Database Visibility mme UT Pressure 30 08in 0 05in Routes Tracks Water Temperature 42 DSC Waves 00 00 05 Points Card Tide Measurement Setup Alarms EE eee A A E Forecast Map The Forecast Map sub tab displays Fronts High Pressure and Low Pressure Centers and City Conditions The map zoom range can be changed using the Range keys The three buttons at the top of the map are used to control the display of the forecast conditions for the next 48 hours 22 Backup Play Pause Forward mr Reference HUDSON BAY Celestial Database Points Routes Tracks z Ri J a LE Pes mem ye Card Setup ALOCO MEXICO C one 500nm Alarms af PA yy M I dalte vuma GDL 30A Owner s Manual Main Menu 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 Owner s Manual GDL 30A Owner s Manual Reference GPs Celestial Databas
10. armin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GDL 30A In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone GDL 30A Owner s Manual Introduction 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 or go to www garmin com support Contact XM To set up your XM account call 800 800 9200 For XM weather information visit www xmwxweather com Important Numbers For future reference write down the important numbers associated with your GDL 30A Serial Number located on the bottom of the unit Unique XM IDs are associated with your GDL 30A XM Satellite Radio uses these ID numbers to activate and deactivate your XM weather and XM audio To locate the ID numbers on your unit see page 25 XM WX Weather ID XM Radio ID Introduction NTN aa AAE ES PE EEE EAA AEE EE 1 Main Mel 2 19 Product IRCOISU QUOD veken 1 Weather Tab soserornvooroenvrnrornvesnonnvornrnnvernennvsnrennvensesnvennennne 19 Contact Garmin ccccccccccccccccccececcecceceececsecseeseeeceeceeceeceeceeeceess 1 GE EE 24 Oo 1 le EE 1 Appendix 26 Important NUMDETS nnsesseseeseeenssssssssssssssssssssssseeseeeeeeeseeeessseenenn 1 Blink COdes Enn 26 Unit OvervieWw rrmnununnnvnnnnvnnrrvvvvevvvnvnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsvsvevenr 3 Weather Related Broadcast Rates cccccccccccesccssseccseeeereees 26 Packing List and ACC SSOSICS ccccccsccsessesssestssseesesseeseseees 3 GDL 30A SPECMCalohs L nsausmsngmegnmmsbiegs jmdkkisj 21 Install
11. e Points Routes Tracks DSC Card Setup Alarms SEA STATE STORMS p EE Visibility Temperature Wave Height Wave Period NEXRAD Rain Wix Snow Heavy Cloud Tops 1 High r UT vi GENERAL ME MER otm BAHIA m a s0unJaN a LAD DE Se GUAT 23 Main Menu XM Tab To display the XM tab press and hold the ADJ MENU key to display the Menu Menu Using the ROCKER scroll through the tabs and highlight the XM tab The XM tab contains two sub tabs Audio and Information The Audio sub tab is used to tune and customize the XM Radio feature The Information sub tab contains the Radio ID numbers and information about the XM service being received Audio The Audio sub tab provides access to the XM Radio feature From this tab stations can be scanned selected and added to a Favorites list Also the Audio Output can be turned on and off If the GDL 30A is properly connected the Audio Output should be set to On If CHECK ANTENNA appears in the radio tuning field double check to ensure that the G 32 antenna is properly installed and that the audio cable is securely connected to your GDL 30A and to your stereo receiver For more information on using the XM Radio feature refer to the chartplotter Owner s Manual All Channels If your GDL 30A is properly connected you will see On in the Audio Output box and XM Preview in the radio tuning field ecu Normal Operation Audio I
12. e the weather displays Each preset has three subcategories Precipitation Atmosphere and Sea Surface Each category contains display settings for that topic You can also change the name of the presets and customize any of the weather features For detailed information on customizing the preset weather displays please see the chartplotter Owner s Manual GENERAL Precipitation Atmosphere Sea Surf ace NEXRAD Al Ranges Cloud Tops GENERAL NEXRAD Precipitation Atmosphere Sea Surf ace Storm Cells Off Wind Off y H Pa Lightning loft ED or GENERAL Hurricanes OM Eg or oa Precipitation Atmosphere Sea Surface Temperature Off Fronts Al Ranges ok Wave Height Off City Conditions Auto ren Wave Period F Wave Direction Precipitation Atmosphere Sea Surface GDL 30A Owner s Manual XM WX Weather Features XM WX Weather Features Following is a brief description of each weather feature The weather features are divided into three subcategories Precipitation Atmosphere and Sea State Precipitation The Precipitation category provides NEXRAD Cloud Top Storm Cell Lightning and Hurricane data Each feature can be turned on 330m GA 2390 or off or set to display at a selected zoom range Fafa NEXRAD NEXRAD is an acronym for NEXt Generation Weather RADar The NEXRAD feature displays precipitation from very light rain and snow up to strong thunderstorms in
13. eceive the XM signal When the components of When you turn the Garmin Marine Network on after completing the selected service package appear in the Weather Products list Step 4 you are able to view weather features on the chartplotter the XM signal is working correctly To see the Weather Products and to customize the new radio stations list on a 3000 Series chartplotter open the Main Menu scroll to the XM tab and then highlight the Information sub tab Do not turn the chartplotter off until the name of the selected service package appears in the Service Level field see page 25 4 GDL 30A Owner s Manual Using XM WX Weather Using XM WX Weather This manual describes the use of XM WX Weather and XM Audio functions on a GPSMAP 3000 Series chartplotter If you have a GPSMAP 4000 Series or a GPSMAP 5000 Series chartplotter please use your chartplotter Owner s Manual for instructions on using XM WX Weather and XM Audio Preset Weather Displays Use presets to quickly view different types of weather information There are three preset weather displays General Sea State and Storms The name of the selected preset appears in the lower left corner of the screen To select a preset weather display 1 Press the Wthr Options soft key 2 Press the Next Preset soft key to cycle pla the NER presets General Sea State Storms GDL 30A Owner s Manual 5 Using XM WX Weather Customizing the Preset Weather Displays You can customiz
14. ess and hold the ADJ MENU key to display the Menu Menu Using the ROCKER highlight the Weather tab Five sub tabs are available Current Forecast Sea Surface Forecast Map and Setup Current Weather The Current weather sub tab displays current weather conditions observed at the weather data location closest to your current position or at a location selected using the Find Information page Normal Operation Celestial Current Forecast Sea Surface Forecast Map Setup Tri Weiter T Weather Current Position Dada ba HS at Olaibe Johnsen Co Exec Ain KS Temperature 82 66 167 174 TE al ap n at To search for data at a location other than your current location highlight Current Position and press ENTER If a condition field is empty data for that With the Find Weather Information page displayed highlight a search option and press ENTER With a new field is not available at this time location selected all information shown in the sub tab categories relates to the selected location GDL 30A Owner s Manual 19 PON I geese de abe ees ee ees ces steht geese eee ete neat eet ce tener eee Forecast The Forecast sub tab includes two panels that display forecast information for the location selected in the Current sub tab The top panel displays the high low temperature chance of precipitation and weather condition cloudy sunny thunderstorms The number of days that appear in this pane
15. he entire risk related to your use of the Services XM and Garmin assume no responsibility for GDL 30A Owner s Manual accidents resulting from or associated with use of the Services Your Radio Service includes traffic and weather information and you acknowledge that such information is not for safety for life but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and therefore cannot be relied upon as safety critical in connection with any aircraft sea craft or automobile usage This information is provided as 1s and XM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties express and implied with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy reliability completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service In no event will XM and Garmin their data suppliers service providers marketing distribution software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the transmission or reception of the Services LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY a DISCLAIMERS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN WE MAKE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE RADIO SERVICE YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK THE CONTENT AND FUNCTION
16. improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin and GPSMAP are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GDL and myGarmin are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin XM WX Weather and XM Radio are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc March 2008 Part Number 190 00930 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan Introduction The GDL 30A Marine Weather Audio Satellite Receiver provides graphical and textual marine XM WX Weather information to your Garmin Marine Network chartplotters as well as XM music news and talk programming Operation of the GDL 30A requires a subscription to either the XM WX Satellite Weather service the XM Radio service or both This manual covers the XM weather and audio features of the GDL 30A when viewed on a GPSMAP 3000 Series Garmin Marine Network chartplotter To understand the XM weather and audio features of the GDL 30A when viewed on a GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series chartplotter see the GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series Owner s Manual Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at http my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Contact G
17. ing and Activating the GDL 30A ssrseesssserevesssssse 4 Weather and Sea Surface pene g essems 28 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement rnrsrrnvrrnrrnvrrnvrrnrnnne 28 Using XM WX Weather nsseesssssreersssssrveesssssreeessssseeessssssren 9 Software License Agreement o csecccesseessesssesssessetesstesseeeseees 30 Preset Weather DisplayS c cccccsscsssssssessssssssssssssseseesees 5 NAN 31 XM WX Weather Features rrrnnrrrrvrnnnnnnnnnnvnvevnvvnnnnnnnnnnnvevnenr 7 20 61 WO EE a eniin T AI Ne 12 Sea SUTACC oo ccc cccccccccccccccececccececeececeeeecessecseceseceeeceecseseeeeeeeeeens 17 2 GDL 30A Owner s Manual Unit Overview Packing List and Accessories Before installing your unit please check to see that your package includes the following items If any parts are missing contact your Garmin dealer immediately Unit Overview LED Status Indicator Power Data Connector My CTs tang a ring AN T Ag x s N fx pp Weather Cap N Holes Network Port Audio Connector Antenna Connector See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information GDL 30A Owner s Manual Standard Package GDL 30A unit 7 pin power cable Garmin Marine Network cable 6 ft G 32 Antenna with cable Audio cable Grommet Installation Instructions Owner s Manual Optional Accessories e GMS 10 Network Port Expande
18. ith fair weather Low pressure areas are generally associated with clouds and the chance of precipitation 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 mbar inches of mercury in Hg and hectopascals hPa See the chartplotter Owner s Manual for more information on configuring units of measure Pressure Isobars DUMBA ABERTA i S ALLWI a JA SAS aTUNEMAN ENST AKIMISKI ISLAN CALGARY Gen AT T 4 ViJNCOUVEN NST m ise ALY al oe SPO ANE N Vi N Fisk Nese L66 H INGTON re F er S Mesta SN SS She MORTAL EN yr A EP 7 or con END NES Sout Dwg fe dd S an il hy me vr NG 4 VARE rhradd FET SG lt i HARTFORD VI i 0 T b POR T 0Y0 ee ZJ PEORIA 17 3 ik a as x 9 RENO PNE md ip uote otal OS NEW JERSEY SAN EEE utAH COLORADO map 4 WEST Vinti K 158 e a p LINAS P HARE C L ORNI 3 UNITED SV SES OF AMERICA 32 O e TOURI S Lis Ances OF ar 7 a Ree aN DIEGO aj sess i ER Vern Ye ta JE n Ka aarts p GEORGIA SAR ATLANTIC OCEAN EL PASO Sak RY is ae 28 NG TAAS S Ea Tig Sp DAYTONA EACH r en JACKSON HILLE BAJA CALIFORNSS H RTE N OHIHUAP JA E A CORPUS Cii229 9 rike COAHUILA MCALLEN qt MIAMI k NUEVO LEON ans 00 05 300 ENERAL 3 MED R fn Animate On Next Preset Weather Se
19. l depend on the data available from the responding weather service center If more than four days of forecasts are provided use the ROCKER to move down the list The bottom panel on the Forecast sub tab features a detailed 24 hour forecast for winds wind gust and visibility To see all of this information use the ROCKER to move down the list If a condition field is empty data for that field is not currently available Pe in Normal Operation 24 hour forecast for Kansas City Downtown Air MO Current Forecast Sea Surface Forecast Map Setup Reference GPS Kansas City MO 20 Tide Celestial Trip Weather Database Points Routes Tracks DSC Card Setup Alarms 11 MAY 05 12 MAY 05 13 MAY 05 14 MAY 05 Forecast for Winds Wind Gust Visibility Haze 88 677 82 58 70 51 70 48 10 Partly Cloudy 40 Mostly Cloudy 60 Thunderstorms 20 Partly Cloudy 12 00em 077 a a 5 2nm The scroll bars indicate that additional information is available To scroll through the information highlight the list and press up or down on the ROCKER GDL 30A Owner s Manual EEE _ Main Menu 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 av
20. nf ormation Database Points Routes Tracks DSC Card 46 Top Tracks GENESIS THAT S ALL Add To Favorites Start Scanning Audio Output Scan On All Channels Favorites 8 The 80s 10 America 20 Top 20 Dude Looks Like XM Channel 175 Hella Good Aerosmith Homeplate No Doubt 186 PlaybyPlay ARI HOU 226 Houston Partly Cloudy Tue s805 PM 75 Degrees Audio Tab GDL 30A Owner s Manual Main Menu Information The Information sub tab contains the Weather Radio ID and Audio Radio ID numbers that are needed to subscribe to XM Service Your XM Weather Service Level and a list of Weather Products that are being received appear here as well These weather products determine and display the weather information on the chartplotter Normal Operation Ce an P Dasme Audio Information Radio ID Weather Radio ID Audio Points pea 90K50HB I XRAK5041 Service Level Master Mariner Weather Products Tracks The Radio ID numbers are required when setting up the XM service T METARs Copy these numbers and have them eie County Warni available before contacting XM System ounty Warnings Pages City Forecasts Map Radar Coverage Temp High Resolution NEXR AD Radar Highway T AFs NOTE To obtain the XM Weather and Radio IDs from a GPSMAP 4000 Series or a GPSMAP 5000 Series chartplotter select Configure gt System gt
21. odify 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 GDL 30A Owner s Manual Index A atmosphere 12 audio 24 audio radio ID number 25 B broadcast rates weather related 26 C check antenna 24 city conditions 16 cloud tops 8 contact XM satellite radio 4 current submenu tab 22 current weather 19 current weather conditions 16 F forecast map 22 forecast submenu tab 20 fronts weather 15 H high pressure center 15 hurricanes 11 isobars 13 14 17 GDL 30A Owner s Manual LED blink codes 26 legend 23 lightning 10 low pressure center 15 N NEXRAD 7 pP precipitation 7 preset weather displays customizing 23 selecting 5 pressure centers 15 pressure gradient 13 R radio ID number 25 S sea surface map temperature 17 wave direction 18 wave height 17 wave period 18 sea surface submenu tab 21 service level 25 specifications GA 32 antenna 27 GDL 30A receiver 27 storm cells 9 V visibility 14 W wave direction 18 wave height 17 wave period 18 weather features 7 weather ID number 25 weather products 25 weather tab 19 wind 12 wind speed 12 X XM 800 number 4 setting up an account 4 weather radio ID number 25 weather service level
22. oving in Hen Ship le Le one p Lie LBD e ge Se In this example of Hurricane Charley in August 2004 NEXRAD data wave height and wind are shown This example shows the projected path of Hurricane Charley through Florida in August 2004 Wind and storm cells are also visible GDL 30A Owner s Manual 11 XM WX Weather Features Atmosphere The Atmosphere category provides Wind Pressure Visibility Front and City Condition data Each feature can be turned on or off or set to appear at a selected zoom range Wind The Wind feature displays wind speed and wind direction Wind direction 1s indicated by a circle with a wind barb The circle points in the direction of the wind with the barb as a tail Wind speed is indicated by different flags attached to the barb Wind Direction 16 matte RE fm ee oe oe Calm C a S pcs a ae i i I T a a HESVILLE LK pre ed EE EE RLANDO SE 5 knots T gt Tama i ea AOE LL LLL LE g 10 knots AN WALA EN RE over Kam PAPP oe rem APPELL EG oni ee A PLE T N J VORKS AND AI 20 knot winds blowing to the southwest 12 GDL 30A Owner s Manual 15 knots 20 knots 50 knots 11317 Pressure XM WX Weather Features The pressure feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers on the map 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 w
23. r e Garmin Marine Network cables 20 ft and 40 ft Unit Overview Installing and Activating the GDL 30A NOTE On a GPSMAP 4000 Series or a GPSMAP 5000 Series chartplotter your service package appears on the system information Step 1 Install the unit screen Configure gt System gt System Information gt Weather Use the GDL 30A Installation Instructions to complete the Subscription appropriate wiring connections XM Radio From the XM tab highlight the Audio sub tab and Step 2 Set up the XM account verify that channels 7 9 47 and 122 appear see page 24 Ensure that your XM Weather ID and your XM Radio ID are readily This indicates that all channels on the XM basic radio service available Contact XM Satellite Radio by phone at 800 985 are working correctly If the XM WX Weather and the XM Radio 9200 After receiving the required information from you the XM service have not activated within an hour call XM customer care representative activates the account and sends out an XM signal at 800 985 9200 and ask an XM representative to refresh the to activate the GDL 30A signal To answer other XM questions call the above number or visit Step 4 Save the service package www xmwxweather com After the service package name appears turn the entire Garmin Step 3 Confirm all components of your service package Marine Network off XM WX Weather Ensure that the Garmin Marine Network is Step 5 Use your new XM services turned on so you r
24. receive new data before it can be displayed For this reason you may experience a delay before weather data or a new feature appears on the map WARNING The XM Weather Radio data is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and is not intended to be relied up on as safety critical information You should always exercise caution and common sense when confronted with severe weather conditions 28 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately Subscription fee 1s consumer only Other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply All programming fees and weather data subject to change XM WX weather data displays and individual product availability vary by hardware equipment Reception of the 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 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 You assume t
25. tup Hide Weather Back GDL 30A Owner s Manual Strong Pressure Gradient WINK EG TE L HE OF VHE WOODS ie l RAINY LAKE er CRANE LAKE 13 XM WX Weather Features _ Visibility Visibility is the maximum horizontal distance that can be seen Isobars on the Visibility feature show a change in visibility Distance can be displayed in nautical miles nm miles mi or kilometers km See the chartplotter s Owner s Manual for more information on configuring units of measure In the example below visibility ranges from 0 5 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles This image shows NEXRAD Cloud Tops and Visibility Displaying multiple features may help to provide a clearer picture of the weather conditions in the area j a XM WX Weather Features Fronts The Fronts feature displays the lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass that 1s replacing an existing 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 1s measured to be either the highest or the lowest pressure relative to the surrounding area ev ev a Cold Front a Warm Front Stationary Front eee ry line Indicates a low pressure center A low pressure center IL is an area where the measured pressure is lowest relative to the surrounding area Moving away
26. ty and fitness for particular purpose or arising by statute or otherwise in law or from a course of dealing or usage in trade is made by NGA as to the accuracy and functioning of the product c Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims losses or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial Intelligence Agency The user s sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product This product was developed using DAFIF a product of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency 30 Software License Agreement BY USING THE GDL 30A YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants 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 You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble m
27. ure displays the water surface temperature The temperature breaks are indicated by isobars Temperature can be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit F or in degrees Celcius C Wave Height The Wave Height feature displays wave heights The wave heights for an area are separated by isobars Wave Height can be displayed in feet ft or meters m Temperature Feature GDL 30A Owner s Manual 17 XM WX Weather Features 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 waves are moving as indicated by the direction of the red arrows Wave Period Feature Wave Direction Feature IA GEORGIA Ad Lit SHARES ee f a a ty pORSQHMILLE 7 y lt 9 i EA E E ALAS DAYTONA BEACH RAK AKAN OR td NR Fm bj f 18 GDL 30A Owner s Manual Main Menu Main Menu The Main Menu allows you to customize the weather data that appears on your GPSMAP 3000 Series chartplotter For information on configuring weather on a GPSMAP 4000 Series or a GPSMAP 5000 Series chartplotter consult your GPSMAP 4000 Series or GPSMAP 5000 Series chartplotter Owner s Manual Weather Tab The GDL 30A provides current weather conditions forecast information and sea surface information from the weather center nearest to your present location or from a location selected using the Find Weather Information page To display the Weather tab pr
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