GDL 40 Installation Instructions About the GDL 40 The GDL 40 antenna provides GSM weather data to compatible Garmin chartplotters on your NMEA 2000 network. The GDL 40 communicates with nearby cellular towers to receive weather data, purchased directly from a Garmin chartplotter on a day-to-day basis, as needed. Contacting Garmin Product Support Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product. Go to www.garmin.com/support. Call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Registering and Activating the GDL 40 Before installing the GDL 40 on your boat, you must activate it online. During the activation process, you must provide a credit card that will be charged each time you purchase a day-pass directly from the chartplotter. 1. Record the unit ID and the serial number
(S/N) from your GDL 40 below. The numbers are located on a sticker on the antenna, and on the outside of the package. Unit ID S/N 2. Go to http://my.garmin.com. 3. Complete an action:
Sign in to your myGarmin account. If you do not have an existing myGarmin account, create an account. 4. Click the link to register your product. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. After you successfully register and activate the antenna, you then purchase a day-pass directly from the chartplotter as needed. Installing the GDL 40 CAUtIoN Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface. Parts Included Before installing your device, confirm that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. GDL 40 antenna Surface-mount bracket Pole-mount bracket Under-deck-mount bracket Three M4 self-tapping screws M3 set screw NMEA 2000 T-connector NMEA 2000 drop cable Installation instructions, surface-mount template, and registration sheet. tools Needed Drill and drill bits Countersink bitwhen mounting on fiberglass Jigsawsurface-mount hole Screwdriversurface mount screws optional Equipment Marine sealant M4 self-tapping screws, shorter than 1 in.
(25 mm)dependent on the thickness of the surface in some under-deck-mounting situations (page 4) Additional NMEA 2000 network components (page 5) External cellular antenna, antenna cable, and connector converter (page 5) February 2011 190-01243-02 Rev. B GDL 400110233910 Printed in Taiwan Mounting the Antenna You can surface mount the GDL 40 antenna
(page 2), attach it to a standard marine pole mount (page 3), or install the antenna under fiberglass (page 4). Mounting Location Considerations To ensure the best reception, keep these considerations in mind while selecting a mounting location. Mount the antenna in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions. Mount the antenna where it is not covered by the superstructure of the boat, a radar device, or a mast . Higher mounting locations provide better reception. Do not install the antenna near sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) , such as the motor or other large marine electronics. Install the antenna at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from the path of a radar beam or VHF radio antenna . It is best to install the antenna above the path of the radar beam . It is acceptable to install the antenna under the path of the radar beam . Verifying a Mounting Location 1. Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. Temporarily secure the antenna in the selected location. 3. Test the antenna for correct operation on the chartplotter. 4. If you experience interference with other electronics, try a different location. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you find a mounting location where the antenna operates correctly. After you verify correct operation at the mounting location, permanently mount the antenna. Mounting the Antenna on a Surface 1. Select a mounting location for the antenna, and verify correct operation at the mounting location (page 2). 2. Trim the surface-mount template, and make sure the antenna fits in the mounting location you selected (page 2). 3. Remove the protective liner on the back of the template, and apply the template to the mounting location. 4. Use a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) bit to drill the three pilot holes indicated on the template. Note: If you are mounting the antenna on fiberglass, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through the top gelcoat layer (but no deeper). This helps to avoid cracking in the gelcoat layer when the screws are tightened. 5. Use a 3/8 in. (10 mm) bit to drill a starter hole for the jigsaw blade, as indicated on the template. 6. Use a jigsaw to cut the center hole as indicated on the template. Install the antenna at least 5.9 in. (15 cm) from a magnetic compass to avoid interfering with the compass. 2 GDL 40 Installation Instructions 7. Use the three M4 screws to secure the surface-mount bracket to the mounting surface . 8. Make sure the large gasket is in place on the bottom of the antenna. 9. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the center hole, and connect it to the antenna . 10. If you are using an external cellular antenna (page 5), route the antenna cable through the center hole, and connect it to the GDL 40 antenna . 11. Place the antenna on the surface-mount bracket, and twist it clockwise to lock it in place. 12. Secure the antenna to the mounting bracket with the M3 set screw . 13. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of electronic interference. 14. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network (page 5). Mounting the Antenna on a Pole Using the pole-mount bracket, you can install the antenna on a standard marine pole mount (not included). A standard threaded marine pole mount has the following characteristics:
An outer diameter (OD) of 1 inch Threads that measure 14 threads per inch Note: An external cellular antenna is not compatible with the pole-mount bracket
(page 5). Mounting the Antenna with the Cable Routed outside of the Pole 1. Select a mounting location for the antenna, and verify correct operation at the mounting location (page 2). 2. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the pole-mount bracket . 3. Place the cable in the vertical slot along the base of the pole-mount bracket. 4. Thread the pole-mount bracket onto a standard marine pole mount (not included). Do not overtighten the bracket. 5. Connect the NMEA 2000 drop cable to the antenna. 6. Place the antenna on the pole-mount bracket, and twist it clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Secure the antenna to the bracket with the M3 set screw . 8. Fasten the marine pole mount to the boat if it is not already attached. 9. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of electronic interference. 10. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network (page 5). 11. After the antenna has been installed on the pole mount, fill the remaining gap in the vertical cable slot with a marine sealant (optional). GDL 40 Installation Instructions 3 Mounting the Antenna with the Cable Routed through the Pole 1. Select a mounting location for the antenna, and verify correct operation at the mounting location (page 2). 1. Identify the mounting location on the fiberglass surface , and verify correct operation at the mounting location
(page 2). 2. Using the under-deck-mounting bracket as a template, mark three pilot-hole locations on the surface. 3. Use a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) bit to drill the three marked pilot holes. 4. Place the antenna in the bracket, and twist it clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Secure the antenna to the bracket with the included M3 set screw . 7. Remove the backing from the adhesive pads on the under-deck mounting bracket. 8. Make sure that the bracket aligns with the pilot holes, and adhere the under-
deck mounting bracket to the surface. 9. Using screws of the appropriate length, fasten the bracket to the surface. 10. Connect a NMEA 2000 drop cable to the antenna . 11. If you are using an external cellular antenna (page 5), connect it to the GDL 40 antenna . 12. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of electronic interference. 13. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network (page 5). 2. Temporarily position a standard marine pole mount (not included) in the mounting location you selected (page 2). 3. Mark the approximate center of the pole. 4. At the marked location, use a 3/4 in.
(19 mm) bit to drill a hole for the cable to pass through. 5. Fasten the marine pole mount to the boat
(hardware not included). 6. Thread the pole-mount bracket onto the marine pole mount. Do not overtighten the bracket. 7. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the pole-mount bracket and the pole, and connect the cable to the antenna. 8. Place the antenna on the pole-mount bracket, and twist it clockwise to lock it in place. 9. Secure the antenna to the bracket with the included M3 set screw . 10. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable away from sources of electronic interference. 11. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network (page 5). 12. After the antenna is installed on the pole mount, fill the vertical cable slot with a marine sealant (optional). Mounting the Antenna under a Surface NOTICE When choosing a location to install the under-deck-mounting bracket, make sure the included screws are not too long for the surface thickness. If the screws are not appropriate for the surface, you must supply the correct length of M4 screws to avoid damage to the top of the mounting surface. The antenna can be mounted under a fiberglass surface. Because the antenna has difficulty acquiring cellular signals through metal, it is recommended that you use the under-deck mount under a fiberglass surface. 4 GDL 40 Installation Instructions Certified Cables and Connectors Digital Antenna PowerMax cable, part number DA240-30NM SubMiniature version A (SMA) male to Mini UHF female RF connector adapter Bomar Interconnect part number 9316505 Amphenol Connex part number 242116 Connecting an External Cellular Antenna to the GDL 40 1. Mount the cellular antenna according to the manufacturers instructions. 2. Connect the antenna cable to the cellular antenna using the male Type N connector. 3. Connect the SMA to Mini UHF adapter to the Mini-UHF connector on the antenna cable. 4 Connect the antenna cable (with the adapter installed) to the SMA connector on the bottom of the GDL 40. Updating the Chartplotter Software After installing the GDL 40 antenna, upgrade your Garmin chartplotter with the latest software. 1. Go to www.garmin.com/support
/software/marine.html. 2. Select the update package that applies to your network setup. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Connecting the GDL 40 Antenna to a NMEA 2000 Network If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, see the NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals chapter of the Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products for more information. Go to www.garmin.com
/garmin/cms/us/onthewater/nmea2000, and click Manuals. 1. Create a NMEA 2000 network on your boat, if you do not have one. You can purchase required cables and connectors from www.garmin.com
/marine or your local marine dealer. 2. Connect the antenna to your NMEA 2000 network using the NMEA 2000 drop cable and a T-connector. If the included 19.5 ft. (6 m) drop cable is not long enough, add an extension to your NMEA 2000 backbone, based on the NMEA 2000 guidelines. NOTE: If you have not already registered your GDL 40 (page 1), you must power-cycle the NMEA 2000 network after you complete the registration process. Installing an External Cellular Antenna In some instances, you can increase the reception range of your GDL 40 antenna by connecting a certified external cellular antenna (sold separately). Note: An external cellular antenna is not compatible with the pole-mount bracket
(page 3). Certified Cellular Antennas Digital Antenna 295-PW (18" white multiband antenna) Digital Antenna 861-CW (30" white multiband antenna) Digital Antenna 861-CB (30" black multiband antenna) GDL 40 Installation Instructions 5 Specifications Physical Specifications Specification Measurement Size Case Diameter Height: 3 19/32 1 15/16 in. (91.6 49.5 mm) Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards Temp. Range From 5F to 151F (from -15C to 70C) 5.9 in. (15 cm) Compass Safe Distance 916 Vdc Power Specifications Specification Measurement Power input source Power usage NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number (LEN) 2.25 W max 3 (150 mA) Weather Broadcast Information The GDL 40 receives following weather features, and provides them for display on compatible Garmin chartplotters. The weather features are broadcast in set intervals, listed in the table. Broadcast Interval Weather Data City Forecasts Every 15 minutes Satellite IR (Cloud Tops) Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes County Warnings Hurricane Warnings Every 15 minutes Every 15 minutes Lightning Every 15 minutes Marine Warnings Every 15 minutes Offshore Warnings METARs Every 15 minutes Every 15 minutes Weather Radar
(NEXRAD) Sea Surface Weather Buoys Winds Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes NMEA 2000 PGN Information transmit 059392 060928 126208 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/
Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function System Time and Date Product Information ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/
Acknowledge Group Function 126464 126992 126996 Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 6 GDL 40 Installation Instructions Important Safety and Product Information WARNING This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with Californias Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. NOTICE The NMEA 2000 BUS that powers this device must be protected by a 3A fuse to avoid damage to the device. FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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