GARMIN C3D5DCE9 BlueNet Network Technology User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- Garmin
Table of Contents
TECHNICAL REFERENCE FOR GARMIN BLUENET™ NETWORK TECHNOLOGY
Garmin BlueNet Technology Overview
This reference provides technical information about Garmin BlueNet technology,
Garmin BlueNet components, and general Garmin BlueNet network-building
instructions, including best practices when building a Garmin BlueNet network
that includes devices using the legacy Garmin® Marine Network technology.
Garmin BlueNet is a standards-based network communications protocol acting as
a successor to the current
Garmin Marine Network technology used for communication between Garmin marine
devices.
Garmin BlueNet technology adds or improves on these networking features:
- It utilizes standards-based network protocols.
- It requires minimal or no configuration.
- It supports a network connection speed up to 1 Gbps. This supports more video streams and better resolutions, and allows for more-advanced sensors and devices.
- It uses compact, water-resistant marine connectors.
- It is compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices.
- It is compatible with legacy Garmin Marine Network devices when using a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway.
Primary Differences Between the Garmin BlueNet Network and the Legacy
Garmin Marine Network
Although the legacy Garmin Marine Network is an Ethernet-based communication
protocol, Garmin BlueNet technology improves on it in many ways.
Cabling
- Legacy Garmin Marine Network cables consist of 2 twisted pairs for data and 2 twisted pairs for power-on functionality.
- Garmin BlueNet network cables consist of 4 twisted pairs combined for data and for Wake on Lan (WoL) power-on functionality.
Connectors
- The legacy Garmin Marine Network uses standard RJ45 network connectors. Although they are an industry standard, RJ45 connectors are not ideal for use in a marine environment and require large water-resistant locking collars.
- The Garmin BlueNet network uses compact connectors, similar in size to a NMEA 2000® connector, designed for routing and maintaining connections in a marine environment.
Network Connector Identification
You can identify Garmin BlueNet devices and cables and legacy Garmin Marine
Network devices and cables by examining the ports and connectors.
1| Garmin BlueNet device port
This port may be all black on some older devices and blue on newer and current
devices.
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2| Garmin BlueNet cable connector
3| Legacy Garmin Marine Network device port
4| Legacy Garmin Marine Network cable connector
Garmin BlueNet Network Planning
Although Garmin BlueNet technology is fairly straightforward and easy to
install, proper planning is helpful, especially when creating a network that
contains both Garmin BlueNet devices and legacy Garmin Marine Network devices.
Constructing a network incorrectly can prevent the devices from communicating
as expected.
NOTICE
You must include a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter, such as a GPSMAP® 9000 series
chartplotter, when creating a
Garmin BlueNet network. If you do not have an available Garmin BlueNet
chartplotter, you must connect all of the devices using legacy Garmin Marine
Network cables and adapters.
When you design a network, you should start by creating a diagram of the
network. When creating the diagram, be as detailed as possible, observing
these considerations.
- You should include all of the devices you intend to connect to the network
- You should identify which devices support Garmin BlueNet technology and which support the legacy Garmin Marine Network and group the two types of devices by their network type (Garmin BlueNet Device Compatibility, page 17).
- You should determine whether the network requires a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway (Connecting Legacy Garmin Marine Network Devices to a Garmin BlueNet Network, page 3).
- You should note the network connector or connectors on each device to determine if any adapters are needed (Garmin BlueNet Adapter Cables, page 15).
- You should note the approximate location on the boat for each of the connected devices.
- You should measure the distances between the location of each device.
You can refer to the additional guidelines and examples in the following sections when planning a Garmin BlueNet network.
Networks Containing Only Garmin BlueNet Devices
Creating a network consisting of only Garmin BlueNet devices is very
straightforward with few considerations.
NOTICE
Connecting a legacy Garmin Marine Network device directly to a Garmin BlueNet
chartplotter or a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch is not possible, and will result in
poor network performance. If you plan to connect a legacy Garmin Marine
Network device to a Garmin BlueNet network, you must install a Garmin BlueNet
30 gateway (Connecting Legacy Garmin Marine Network Devices to a Garmin
BlueNet Network, page 3).
- You should confirm that your device supports Garmin BlueNet network technology by observing the connector type (Network Connector Identification, page 2) and consulting the compatibility reference in this document (Garmin BlueNet Device Compatibility, page 17).
- Some devices, such as a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter, have multiple NETWORK ports on the back.
- When a device has multiple Garmin BlueNet NETWORK ports, it acts as a network switch, and you can connect additional Garmin BlueNet devices to open ports on the device.
- For example, if you have two GPSMAP 9224 chartplotters, they each have four NETWORK ports on the back. After connecting them together using a Garmin BlueNet network cable, you can connect up to six additional Garmin BlueNet devices to the open ports on the chartplotters.
- Some devices, such as a GMR™ xHD3 open-array radar, have a single NETWORK port.
- When a device has a single Garmin BlueNet NETWORK port, it should connect to another device with multiple ports so the data can be shared with other Garmin BlueNet devices.
- If needed, you can install a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch if you do not have enough open ports on other devices in the network.
Connecting Legacy Garmin Marine Network Devices to a Garmin BlueNet
Network
You can connect many legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet
network using a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway.
You can refer to these considerations and examples for information about how
to organize your Garmin BlueNet network when connecting legacy Garmin Marine
Network devices.
Important Considerations When Using a Garmin BlueNet 30 Gateway
There are important things to consider when connecting legacy Garmin Marine
Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network to ensure the best performance and
communication between all devices on the network.
- You must connect only one Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway to a Garmin BlueNet network. Connecting more than one gateway will cause network performance issues.
- You can connect up to two legacy Garmin Marine Network devices directly to the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway because the gateway has two legacy Garmin Marine Network ports.
- If you have more than two legacy Garmin Marine Network devices you want to connect to the gateway, you must connect them to one another using one or more chartplotters with multiple NETWORK ports or using a GMS™ 10 switch. Only one interconnected chartplotter or the GMS 10 switch needs to connect to the gateway, but you can use both legacy Garmin Marine Network ports on the gateway if that is best for your installation.
- If you have more than one Garmin BlueNet device you want to connect to the gateway, you must connect the devices to one another using one or more chartplotters with multiple Garmin BlueNet NETWORK ports or using a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch. Only one interconnected chartplotter or the Garmin BlueNet 20 switch can connect to the gateway because the gateway has only one Garmin BlueNet NETWORK port.
Garmin BlueNet Network Containing Legacy Garmin Marine Network Devices
Example
You can refer to this diagram to better understand how to connect legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network using a Garmin
BlueNet 30 gateway.
Item| Description|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet network devices| All Garmin BlueNet network devices must
connect to one another or to a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.
Only one Garmin BlueNet network device or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch may connect
to the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway to communicate with the legacy Garmin Marine
Network devices.
Depending on the types of devices you plan to connect, there are requirements
you may need to follow when constructing the network ( Specific Garmin
BlueNet Device Network Connection Requirements and Considerations , page
5).
2| Legacy Garmin Marine Network devices| If you have more than two legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices, these devices must connect to one another or to
a GMS 10 switch.
Only one legacy Garmin Marine Network device or GMS 10 switch needs to connect
to the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway to communicate with the Garmin BlueNet
network devices.
If you have only two legacy Garmin Marine Network devices, you can connect
them both to the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway without first connecting them to
one another.
Item| Description|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway| All Garmin BlueNet network devices must be
connected on one “side” of the gateway, and all legacy Garmin Marine Network
devices must be connected to the other “side.”
NOTICE
Only one Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway can be installed in a mixed network.
Attempting to install more than one gateway in a network will result in poor
performance or no communication between devices.
2| Garmin BlueNet radar|
3| Ignition or power switch (not included)| You should connect the Garmin
BlueNet 30 gateway to power through the ignition or another physical switch.
The device continues to draw power when the system is off and drains the
battery if it is connected directly.
4| Legacy Garmin Marine Network cable| Garmin Marine Network cables have
larger connectors that look more like a common RJ45 network connector.
5| Garmin BlueNet network cable| Garmin BlueNet network cables have smaller
connectors to allow for easier cable routing and installation.
NOTE: Although they have a similar appearance, Garmin BlueNet network cables are not the same as NMEA 2000 cables, and you cannot use them interchangeably.
6| 12 to 24 Vdc power source| The Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway must connect to
power using the included power cable.
7| Garmin BlueNet 20 switch or Garmin BlueNet chart plotter| If you are using
a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch, the best practice is to connect that switch to the
gateway. If you are not using a switch, you can connect a chartplotter with
multiple Garmin BlueNet network ports or a single Garmin BlueNet chartplotter
to the gateway, depending on the types of devices on your vessel.
8| Garmin BlueNet chart plotter or other device| NOTE: You must have at
least one Garmin BlueNet chartplotter on the boat. The Garmin BlueNet 30
gateway is not necessary without a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter.
9| GMS 10 switch or legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter| If you are
using a GMS 10 switch, it is the best practice to connect that switch to the
gateway. If you are not using a switch, you can connect a chartplotter with
multiple legacy Garmin Marine Network ports or up to two single legacy Garmin
Marine Network devices to the gateway, depending on the types of devices on
your vessel.
10| Legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter or other device|
Specific Garmin BlueNet Device Network Connection Requirements and
Considerations
Because there are a few unique device requirements to consider when creating a
Garmin BlueNet network that contains legacy Garmin Marine Network devices,
those specific situations may be confusing. When creating a Garmin BlueNet
network that contains these devices, you must construct the network correctly
in order for all of the connected devices to communicate effectively. You can
use these examples to better understand how to properly connect specific
Garmin and third-party devices to a Garmin BlueNet network.
Garmin Devices with Small Network Connectors
Many Garmin devices were produced with small network connectors prior to the introduction of Garmin BlueNet network technology, and these devices were packaged with an adapter that allowed them to connect to and function on a legacy Garmin Marine Network. When determining how best to connect these types of devices when constructing a Garmin BlueNet network, observe these considerations.
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All Garmin devices with small network connectors should connect to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch for the best performance.
NOTE: If the device was packaged with an adapter, the adapter is not needed when connecting directly to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch. -
If you presently have Garmin device with a small network connector installed and connected to a legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter or GMS 10 switch on your boat, it is not necessary to disconnect it and rewire the device so it can connect to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter. These devices will continue to function as expected when connected through the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway, although it is preferable to connect to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch if the installation allows for it.
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The first time you perform a marine software update on a connected Garmin BlueNet chartplotter, all of the connected devices will be updated to communicate properly on the Garmin BlueNet network.
Garmin BlueNet Network with an OnDeck™ GTB 10 hub and Legacy Garmin Marine Network Devices
If your Garmin BlueNet network includes an OnDeck GTB 10 hub and legacy Garmin
Marine Network devices, you must connect the OnDeck GTB 10 hub directly to a
Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch for proper
functionality.
You should use the appropriate Garmin BlueNet network to RJ45 adapter cable
(010-12531-01) to connect an OnDeck GTB 10 hub directly to a Garmin BlueNet
chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.
NOTICE
This is a notable exception to the common requirement for connecting legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices through a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway. Connecting
an OnDeck GTB 10 hub to a Garmin BlueNet network through a Garmin BlueNet 30
gateway will result in network performance issues.
Item| Description|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet network devices| All Garmin BlueNet network devices must
connect to one another or to a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.
2| Legacy Garmin Marine Network devices| If you have more than two legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices, these devices must connect to one another or to
a GMS 10 switch.
If you have only two legacy Garmin Marine Network devices, you can connect
them both to the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway without first connecting them to
one another.
Item
| Description|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway|
2| Garmin BlueNet radar|
3| OnDeck GTB 10 hub| NOTICE
You must connect an OnDeck GTB 10 hub directly to a Garmin BlueNet
chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch. Connecting an OnDeck GTB 10 hub
through a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway will result in poor system performance.
4| Legacy Garmin Marine Network chart plotter or other device|
5| Garmin BlueNet network cable|
6| Power source| Although not illustrated in this diagram, all devices must
connect to power according to the installation instructions provided with the
device.
7| Garmin BlueNet chartplotter|
8| Legacy Garmin Marine Network to Garmin BlueNet adapter cable
(010-12531-01)| NOTICE
You must not use this cable to connect other legacy Garmin Marine Network
devices directly to a Garmin BlueNet device.
Other than the OnDeck GTB 10 hub, you must connect other compatible legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network using a Garmin
BlueNet 30 gateway.
9| GMS 10 switch or legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter|
10| Legacy Garmin Marine Network cable|
Garmin BlueNet Network with Fusion PartyBus™ Stereos and Legacy Garmin
Marine Network Devices
If you have connected multiple compatible Fusion® stereos together using
Fusion PartyBus networking technology and you want to connect one of them to a
chartplotter, you should connect one of the stereos or a third-party switch
dedicated to the Fusion PartyBus network stereos directly to a Garmin BlueNet
chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch for the best performance.
You should use the appropriate Garmin BlueNet network to RJ45 adapter cable
(010-12531-02) to connect a Fusion network stereo or third-party switch to a
Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.
Item| Description|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet network devices| All Garmin BlueNet network devices must
connect to one another or to a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.
2| Fusion PartyBus network stereos| You should connect one of the stereos or a
third-party switch dedicated to the Fusion PartyBus network stereos directly
to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch for the best
performance.
3| Legacy Garmin Marine Network devices| If you have more than two legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices, these devices must connect to one another or to
a GMS 10 switch.
If you have only two legacy Garmin Marine Network devices, you can connect
them both to the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway without first connecting them to
one another.
Item| Description|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway|
2| Garmin BlueNet radar|
3| Fusion PartyBus stereos, such as an Apollo™ RA770|
4| Legacy Garmin Marine Network chart plotter or other device|
5| Garmin BlueNet network cable|
6| Power source| Although not illustrated in this diagram, all devices must
connect to power according to the installation instructions provided with the
device.
7| Garmin BlueNet chartplotter|
8| RJ45 to Garmin BlueNet adapter cable (010-12531-02)| NOTICE
You must not use this cable to connect other legacy Garmin Marine Network
devices directly to a Garmin BlueNet device. Other than Fusion PartyBus
stereos and compatible IP cameras, you must connect other legacy Garmin Marine
Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network using a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway.
9| GMS 10 switch or legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter|
10| Third-party network switch| When creating a Fusion PartyBus network with
multiple stereos, you may use one or more third-party network switches to
connect the stereos. You should connect the switch to a Garmin BlueNet device.
If you have only one Fusion PartyBus stereo using a wired connection, you can
connect it to the Garmin BlueNet device without a switch.
11| Legacy Garmin Marine Network cable|
Garmin BlueNet Network with an IP Camera and a Legacy Garmin Marine Network
Chartplotter
If your Garmin BlueNet network includes a compatible Internet Protocol (IP)
camera and at least one legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter, you can
connect the camera to either a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet
20 switch, or you can connect the camera to a legacy Garmin Marine Network
chartplotter or a GMS 10 switch (using a PoE isolator). You can select the
option that works best for your device and network layout.
NOTICE
Some jurisdictions may prohibit or regulate recording audio and video, or
taking photographs. Jurisdictions may require that all parties have knowledge
of the recording and provide consent before you record audio and video or take
photographs. It is your responsibility to know and comply with all laws,
regulations, and any other restrictions in your jurisdiction.
Item| Description|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet network devices| All Garmin BlueNet network devices must
connect to one another or to a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.
2| Legacy Garmin Marine Network devices| If you have more than two legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices, these devices must connect to one another or to
a GMS 10 switch.
If you have only two legacy Garmin Marine Network devices, you can connect
them both to the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway without first connecting them to
one another.
Item| Description| Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway|
2| Garmin BlueNet radar|
3| Compatible IP camera| If a legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter is
present, you can connect a compatible IP camera to either the legacy Garmin
Marine Network devices or to the Garmin BlueNet devices without any
performance concerns. You can choose the option that is easiest for your
network.
NOTE: You must connect a compatible IP camera either legacy Garmin Marine Network devices or to Garmin BlueNet devices. You cannot connect a single camera directly to both types if devices if the camera happens to have two RJ45 ports.
4| Legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter or other device|
5| Garmin BlueNet network cable|
6| RJ45 to Garmin BlueNet adapter cable (010-12531-02)| If a legacy Garmin
Marine Network chartplotter is present, you can connect a compatible IP camera
to either the Garmin BlueNet devices or to the legacy Garmin Marine Network
devices without any performance concerns. You can choose the option that is
easiest for your network.
When connecting a compatible IP camera to a Garmin BlueNet device, a PoE power
isolator is not necessary.
NOTICE
You must not use this cable to connect other legacy Garmin Marine Network
devices directly to a Garmin BlueNet device. Other than Fusion PartyBus
stereos and compatible IP cameras, you must connect other compatible legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network using a Garmin
BlueNet 30 gateway.
7| Power source| Although not illustrated in this diagram, all devices must
connect to power according to the installation instructions provided with the
device.
8| Garmin BlueNet chartplotter|
9| GMS 10 switch or legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter|
10| Legacy Garmin Marine Network cable|
11| PoE isolator (010-10580-10)| NOTICE
When connecting a compatible IP camera to a legacy Garmin Marine Network
chartplotter or a GMS 10 switch, you must install a PoE isolator on the
connection from the camera (010-10580-10). Connecting a compat ible IP camera
to Legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter or a GMS 10 switch without a PoE
isolator can damage the Garmin devices, the camera, or both.
Garmin BlueNet Network with an IP Camera and no Legacy Garmin Marine
Network Chartplotters
If your Garmin BlueNet network includes a compatible IP camera, but does
not contain any legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotters, you must connect
the camera to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch for
proper functionality (no PoE isolator needed).
NOTICE
Some jurisdictions may prohibit or regulate recording audio and video, or
taking photographs. Jurisdictions may require that all parties have knowledge
of the recording and provide consent before you record audio and video or take
photographs. It is your responsibility to know and comply with all laws,
regulations, and any other restrictions in your jurisdiction.
Item| Description|
Notes
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2| Garmin BlueNet network devices| All Garmin BlueNet network devices must
connect to one another or to a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.
2| Legacy Garmin Marine Network device or devices (not chartplot ters)| If
you have more than two legacy Garmin Marine Network devices (that are not
chartplotters in this instance), these devices must connect to a GMS 10
switch.
If you have only two legacy Garmin Marine Network devices (that are not chart
plotters in this instance), you can connect them both to the Garmin BlueNet 30
gateway without first connecting them to a GMS 10 switch.
Item| Description|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway|
2| Garmin BlueNet radar|
3| Legacy Garmin Marine Network device (not a chartplotter)|
4| Third-party IP camera| If you have no legacy Garmin Marine Network
chartplotters connected to the Garmin BlueNet network through a Garmin BlueNet
30, you must connect any compatible IP camera to a Garmin BlueNet device for
proper functionality.
5| Power source| Although not illustrated in this diagram, all devices must
connect to power according to the installation instructions provided with the
device.
6| Garmin BlueNet network cable|
7| Garmin BlueNet chartplotter|
8| RJ45 to Garmin BlueNet adapter cable (010-12531-02)| When connecting a
compatible IP camera to a Garmin BlueNet device, a PoE power isolator is not
necessary.
NOTICE
You must not use this cable to connect other legacy Garmin Marine Network
devices directly to a Garmin BlueNet device. Other than Fusion PartyBus
stereos and compatible IP cameras, you must connect other compatible legacy
Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network using a Garmin
BlueNet 30 gateway.
9| Legacy Garmin Marine Network cable|
Garmin BlueNet Hardware
You can refer to these diagram and tables when selecting the appropriate
cables and adapters for creating a Garmin BlueNet network.
See the device compatibility table for more information on Garmin BlueNet
devices and legacy Garmin Marine Network devices ( Garmin BlueNet Device
Compatibility , page 17).
Garmin BlueNet Cables
These are the primary cables used when connecting Garmin BlueNet devices.
Item| Description| Garmin Part Number|
Notes
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1| Standard Garmin BlueNet network cable| 010-12528-11: 0.3 m (1 ft.)
010-12528-30: 2 m (6.5 ft.)
010-12528-31: 6 m (20 ft.)
010-12528-02: 12 m (40 ft.)
010-12528-03: 15 m (50 ft.)| This is the basic cable used to connect Garmin
BlueNet devices to one another.
These cables can be extended using a Garmin BlueNet cable coupler.
2| Right-angle Garmin BlueNet network cable| 010-12528-10: 15 m (50 ft.)| This
is a standard Garmin BlueNet network cable with a 90-degree connector on one
end. It is helpful when the connection to a device must be as low-profile as
possible.
3| Garmin BlueNet cable coupler| 010-12531-00| This coupler connects two
Garmin BlueNet cables together.
NOTE: A single Garmin BlueNet network cable run should not contain more than one coupler and should not exceed 87 m (285 ft.)
Not shown| Bulk Garmin BlueNet network cable| 010-12528-12: 150 m (500 ft.)|
You can use bulk cable to create custom lengths of Garmin BlueNet network
cable.
You must terminate both ends of the bulk cable using field install connectors.
NOTE: A single Garmin BlueNet network cable run should not exceed 87 m
(285 ft.)
NOTICE
Using third-party network cable is not supported because many third-party
cables do not meet the minimum performance specifications for network cables.
Using anything other than official bulk Garmin BlueNet network cable may
result in poor system performance.
Garmin BlueNet Adapter Cables
Some Garmin BlueNet devices may have specific connection requirements, such as
an OnDeck GTB 10 hub ( Specific Garmin BlueNet Device Network Connection
Requirements and Considerations , page 5). You can refer to the table below
to select the appropriate adapter cable when installing these specific
devices.
Item
| Description| Garmin Part Number|
Notes
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1| Garmin BlueNet network to legacy Garmin Marine Network adapter cable|
010-13094-00| Connects a Garmin BlueNet device to a legacy Garmin Marine
Network device. This may be useful when you are replacing an existing legacy
Garmin Marine Network device with a Garmin BlueNet device and connecting to
the existing legacy Garmin Marine Network devices is the only available or
most-efficient connection method.
2| Legacy Garmin Marine Network to Garmin BlueNet network adapter cable|
010-12531-01| Connects specific Garmin devices, such as an OnDeck GTB 10 hub
or a GSV™10 black box to a Garmin BlueNet device.
NOTICE __
You must not use this adapter cable to connect other legacy Garmin Marine Network devices directly to a Garmin BlueNet device. Except for the OnDeck GTB 10 hub or GSV10 black box, you must connect all other compatible legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network using a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway.
3| RJ45 to Garmin BlueNet network adapter cable| 010-12531-02| Connects a
network-compatible Fusion PartyBus stereo to a Garmin BlueNet device.
Connects a compatible IP camera to a Garmin BlueNet device. Connects a PC or
other compatible third-party network device to a Garmin BlueNet device.
NOTICE
You must not use this adapter cable to connect other legacy Garmin Marine
Network devices directly to a Garmin BlueNet device. Except for a compatible
Fusion PartyBus stereo or IP camera, you must connect all other compatible
legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to a Garmin BlueNet network using a
Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway.
Legacy Garmin Marine Network Adapter Cables
You can connect most Garmin BlueNet peripheral devices to a legacy Garmin Marine Network device using an adapter cable. For example, a GMR Fantom™ radar and various transducers have smaller Garmin BlueNet
network connectors that are compatible with Garmin BlueNet network cables, but
you might not have a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter, or you may find it is easier
to connect the peripheral device to existing legacy Garmin Marine Network
devices due to installation constraints. Some of these peripheral devices may
be packaged with an adapter cable that allows you to connect it to another
legacy Garmin Marine Network device or to a GMS 10 switch. You can refer to
the table below to select the appropriate adapter cable, if needed.
NOTICE
You cannot connect a legacy Garmin Marine Network device directly to a
Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch using these adapter
cables. If you want to use both types of devices in a network, you must
install a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway to connect one or more Garmin Marine
Network devices to Garmin BlueNet devices ( Connecting Legacy Garmin Marine
Network Devices to a Garmin BlueNet Network , page 3).
Item| Description| Garmin Part Number|
Notes
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1| Garmin Marine Network to Garmin BlueNet network adapter cable. This cable
has two network connectors (male to male).| 010-12531-01: 500 mm (20 in.)|
This Garmin BlueNet network adapter cable is often included with transducers.
When using this adapter cable, you should connect the Garmin BlueNet connector
to a Garmin BlueNet device (with a small female network port) or extend it
with a longer Garmin BlueNet cable. You should connect the other end of the
adapter cable directly to a network port on a legacy Garmin Marine Network
device or GMS 10 switch.
2|
Right-angle Garmin Marine Network to Garmin BlueNet network adapter cable.
This adapter cable has two network ports (female to female).
|
010-13094-00: 300 mm (12 in.)
| This Garmin BlueNet network adapter cable has a 90- degree connector on one end. It is often included with devices such as a GMR Fantom radar.
When using this adapter cable, you should connect the Garmin BlueNet connector to the Garmin BlueNet device (with a small male network connector). You should connect the other end of the adapter to a longer legacy Garmin Marine Network cable to connect to other legacy Garmin Marine Network devices.
Garmin BlueNet Device Compatibility
You can use this table to determine which devices can be connected directly to
a Garmin BlueNet network and which devices must use a Garmin BlueNet 30
gateway ( Connecting Legacy Garmin Marine Network Devices to a Garmin
BlueNet Network , page 3).
NOTICE
If you have a legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter or peripheral
device that is not listed in this table, it is most likely not compatible with
Garmin BlueNet technology. Connecting a legacy Garmin Marine Network device
not listed in this table to Garmin BlueNet network may result in poor system
performance.
NOTE: Other than the GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter, Garmin BlueNet 20
switch, and the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway, all peripheral devices with a
Garmin BlueNet connector can connect to a legacy Garmin Marine Network device
using the appropriate adapter cable.
Device| Does the Device have a Garmin BlueNet Connector?| Can You
Connect the Device Directly to a Garmin BlueNet Device?| Can You Connect
the Device to a Garmin BlueNet Network through a Garmin BlueNet 30 Gateway?
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GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter| Yes| Yes| N/A
GPSMAP 8400/8600 series chartplotter| No| No| Yes
GPSMAP 1000/1200 series chartplotter| No| No| Yes
Garmin BlueNet 20 switch| Yes| Yes| N/A
Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway| Yes| Yes| N/A
GPSMAP 7400/7600 series chartplotter| No| No| Yes
GPSMAP 7×2/9×2/12×2 series chartplotter| No| No| Yes
GPSMAP 7×3/9×3/12×3 series chartplotter| No| No| Yes
CL7/A7/A12 series chartplotter| No| No| Yes
B7/B9/B12 series chartplotter| No| No| Yes
GHC™ 50| Yes| Yes| Yes
TD 50| Yes| Yes| Yes
GRID™ 10| No| No| Yes
Garmin card reader| No| No| Yes
GMR HD and xHD2 series radar| No| No| Yes
GMR xHD3 series radar| Yes| Yes| Yes
GMR Fantom 4/6 series radar| No| No| Yes
GMR Fantom 5x/12x/25x series radar| Yes| Yes| Yes
GMR Fantom 18/24 series radome| No| No| Yes
GMR Fantom 18x/24x series radome| Yes| Yes| Yes
GSI™ 10| No| No| Yes
LiveScope™ GLS™ 10| Yes| Yes| Yes
Panoptix™ PS21/PS22/PS30/PS31/PS51/ PS60 transducer| No| No| Yes
GCV™ 10/20 sonar module| No| No| Yes
GSD™ 24/25/26 sonar module| No| No| Yes
Fusion Apollo stereos (RA770, RA670, WB675, and so on)| No1| Yes| No2
GC 200 camera| No| No| Yes
GC 100 camera| No| Yes3| N/A
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VIRB® cameras| No| Yes4| N/A
Surround View camera system| Yes| Yes| Yes
GXM™53/54| Yes| Yes| Yes
Force® and Force Kraken trolling motor| No| Yes4| N/A
EmpirBus™ WDU| No| No| Yes
EmpirBus WDU v2| Yes| Yes| Yes
OnDeck GTB 10 hub| No| Yes5| No6
Reactor™ 40 autopilot system| No| No| Yes
ActiveCaptain® app| N/A| Yes4| N/A
1. Has a standard RJ45 connector. Requires an adapter (010-12531-02).
2. hould connect to a Garmin BlueNet device using the appropriate
adapter.
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3 Uses a Wi‑Fi connection.
4 Uses a Wi‑Fi connection.
5 This must connect to a Garmin BlueNet device using an adapter
(010-12531-01).
6 You should not install this device using the gateway (Specific Garmin
BlueNet Device Network Connection Requirements and Considerations, page 5).
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