BRNKL Mate User manual

Setup Guide
BRNKL Mate
MSG2002022

Get more help at brnkl.io/help

Contents | 1
Contents
BRNKL Mate 2
Meet your Mate 4
Add a Mate 6
Before you start................................................ 7
What you need .................................................. 8
Install Mate ......................................................... 9
Prepare Mate power cable....................... 11
Connect Mate................................................. 12
Connect camera to Mate........................... 15
Link Mate with BRNKL............................... 16
Reference 18
Mate connections ......................................... 19
Legal 20

2 | BRNKL Mate
BRNKL Mate
Connect wireless devices, an additional camera,
satellite device, or NMEA2000 connection
accessory by adding a BRNKL Mate to your BRNKL.
Second camera
Satellite device
Wireless
devices
NMEA 2000
connection
accessory
Mate
BRNKL
Connect:

Meet your Mate | 3
POWER
BRNKL
❸
❹
❺
❻
❷
❶
❼
Meet your Mate
❶BRNKL cable
❷Power cable
❸Red port
❹Green port
❺Blue port
❻Yellow port
❼Status indicator light

4 | Add a Mate
Add a Mate
Add a BRNKL Mate to your BRNKL.
Follow these steps:
Before you start
What you need
❶ Install Mate
❷ Prepare Mate power cable
❸ Connect Mate
❹ Connect camera to Mate
❺ Link Mate

Before you start Add a Mate | 5
Warning
Disconnect all AC power
sources before accessing
electical panels, switches, or
devices.
Before you start
Caution
If you’re unfamiliar with
basic electrical systems, hire
a professional installer or a
marine electrician.

6 | Add a Mate What you need
Supplies
• cable ties
• cable tie mounts
What you need
You need these things to add a BRNKL
Mate to your BRNKL:
In the box
• BRNKL Mate
• Mounting screws (4)
• Quickstart guide
Devices
• BRNKL, setup complete
> Mate-compatible
model (2021 or later)
• iOS or Android™ mobile device,
connected to internet
> BRNKL 5.x or later
Services
• BRNKL user account and
password
• BRNKL service subscription
Tools
• 2.5 mm athead screwdriver
> Included with BRNKL
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Wire stripper and crimper tool
You may need:
• Flashlight or headlamp

Install Mate Add a Mate | 7
①Select position
Follow these guidelines:
• Place indoors.
• If using standard cables, place
within 30 cm (12”) of your BRNKL.
• Ensure a stable mounting surface.
• Allow 10 cm (4”) clearance to
access the ports on the bottom of
the Mate.
max. 30 cm
min. 10 cm
Install Mate
Position and mount the BRNKL Mate.
To install the Mate, follow these
steps:
① Select postion
②Mount and secure

8 | Add a Mate Install Mate
②Mount and secure
1. Align the Mate in the selected
position.
2. Mark the screw holes.
On hardened surfaces, drill pilot
holes as required.
3. Secure with four supplied screws.
4x
x
4x
• Avoid placement with ports facing
up.
• Face toward planned wireless
sensors.