Garmin Gxm 51 User Manual download pdf

GXM

™

51 Installation Instructions

The Garmin GXM 51 XM

antenna provides XM WX Satellite Weather

information and XM

Satellite Radio

for your existing NMEA 2000

network. If you do not have an existing NMEA

2000 network on your boat, you will need to install one. For more information about NMEA

2000, visit www.garmin.com.

The GXM 51 antenna must be properly installed according to the following instructions.

You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. These items

are available at most marine dealers. 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.

Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while installing or using your

GXM 51. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at

(913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020.

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other

important information.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration at www.garmin.com

/registration/.

For future reference, write the serial number assigned to your GXM 51 in the space provided. It

is located on a sticker on the back of the device.

Serial number

In addition to the device serial number, unique ID numbers are associated with your GXM 51.

XM Satellite Radio uses these ID numbers to activate and deactivate your XM weather and

XM audio. To locate the ID numbers on a Garmin NMEA 2000-compliant chartplotter, select

Congure > System > System Information.

For future reference, write the XM WX Weather ID and XM Radio ID assigned to your

GXM 51 in the spaces provided.

XM WX Weather ID

XM Radio ID

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - 51 Installation Instructions

GXM™ 51 Installation InstructionsThe Garmin GXM 51 XM® antenna provides XM WX Satellite Weather® information and XM Satellite Radio® for your existing

Page 2 - Tools Needed

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.©

Page 3

2GXM 51 Installation InstructionsPacking List, Accessories, and Tools NeededBefore installing your unit, conrm that your package includes the followi

Page 4

GXM 51 Installation Instructions3Surface-mounting the GXM 51 Antenna1. Use the surface-mount bracket as your mounting template.Use a pencil to mark t

Page 5

4GXM 51 Installation InstructionsTo mount the GXM 51 with the cable routed through the pole:1. Position a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine

Page 6 - NMEA 2000 PGN Information

GXM 51 Installation Instructions5Step 2: Connect the GXM 51 Antenna to Your NMEA 2000 NetworkThe GXM 51 is packaged with a NMEA 2000 T-connector and a

Page 7 - NEXRAD Overview

6GXM 51 Installation InstructionsStep 5: Activate Your XM Subscription1. Ensure that your XM Weather ID and your XM Radio ID are readily available. W

Page 8 - Software License Agreement

GXM 51 Installation Instructions7Weather and Sea Surface InformationThe GXM 51 receives XM Weather Radio data and shows it on your chartplotter. The w

Page 9 - Limits On Our Responsibility

8GXM 51 Installation InstructionsNEXRAD base reectivity is sampled at the minimum antenna elevation angle. An individual NEXRAD site cannot depict hi

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GXM 51 Installation Instructions9Limits On Our Responsibilitya) DISCLAIMERS.EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, WE MAKE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION