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...pilot's view. The user should not be used to be learned on the ground. H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to use the GDL 39 only as safety-critical information in nature and is not intended to determine ground proximity for.... WARNING: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 39 operational procedures must be relied upon as an aid for aircraft navigation. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. Use weather data only as...
...pilot's view. The user should not be used to be learned on the ground. H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to use the GDL 39 only as safety-critical information in nature and is not intended to determine ground proximity for.... WARNING: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 39 operational procedures must be relied upon as an aid for aircraft navigation. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. Use weather data only as...
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...'s authority to operate this device may differ slightly from the GDL 39. H WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by an authorized Garmin service center. Depictions of equipment may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. NOTE: This...
...'s authority to operate this device may differ slightly from the GDL 39. H WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by an authorized Garmin service center. Depictions of equipment may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. NOTE: This...
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... different circuit than the affected equipment. NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of this device is subject to radio communications. H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. If you ... NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. This notice is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev. This equipment generates, uses, and ...
... different circuit than the affected equipment. NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of this device is subject to radio communications. H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. If you ... NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. This notice is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev. This equipment generates, uses, and ...
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... content D 9/25/12 Edited the note for antenna location. H 12/4/13 Added AHRS (GDL39 3D) To obtain accessories for your unit, please contact your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for our Product Registration link on -line registration form today!... E 2/01/13 SiriusXM receiver distance recommendation. F 6/19/13 Added GDL 39R. Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Edited the description for the serial ...
... content D 9/25/12 Edited the note for antenna location. H 12/4/13 Added AHRS (GDL39 3D) To obtain accessories for your unit, please contact your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for our Product Registration link on -line registration form today!... E 2/01/13 SiriusXM receiver distance recommendation. F 6/19/13 Added GDL 39R. Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Edited the description for the serial ...
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H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide v Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Product Registration 1-3 1.2 Serial Number for the GDL 39 1-3 1.3 GDL 39 System Configuration Part Numbers 1-4 1.4 What's In The Box 1-5 2 Getting Started 2-1 3 Installation 3-1 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 3-1 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20 3-2 3.1.2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx...
H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide v Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Product Registration 1-3 1.2 Serial Number for the GDL 39 1-3 1.3 GDL 39 System Configuration Part Numbers 1-4 1.4 What's In The Box 1-5 2 Getting Started 2-1 3 Installation 3-1 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 3-1 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20 3-2 3.1.2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx...
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3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional 3-11 3.3 GDL 39 Location and Mounting 3-13 3.3.1 Location 3-13 3.3.2 Mounting 3-14 3.4 GDL 39R Location and Mounting 3-16 3.5 Battery Installation 3-18 3.6 Charging the Battery 3-18 3.7 Unit Care 3-20 3.7.1 Cleaning 3-20...4-1 4.2 Bluetooth Setup 4-3 4.3 Software Updates 4-4 4.4 Traffic 4-4 4.5 Weather 4-5 4.6 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS 4-5 5 Appendix 5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting 5-1 5.2 Servicing Your Unit 5-2 5.3 GDL 39 Specifications 5-2 vi Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. H
3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional 3-11 3.3 GDL 39 Location and Mounting 3-13 3.3.1 Location 3-13 3.3.2 Mounting 3-14 3.4 GDL 39R Location and Mounting 3-16 3.5 Battery Installation 3-18 3.6 Charging the Battery 3-18 3.7 Unit Care 3-20 3.7.1 Cleaning 3-20...4-1 4.2 Bluetooth Setup 4-3 4.3 Software Updates 4-4 4.4 Traffic 4-4 4.5 Weather 4-5 4.6 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS 4-5 5 Appendix 5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting 5-1 5.2 Servicing Your Unit 5-2 5.3 GDL 39 Specifications 5-2 vi Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. H
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... the functions GDL 39, GDL 39R, and GDL 39 3D are the same and the units will receive FIS-B weather over a Bluetooth connection. The GDL 39 3D possesses AHRS capabilities to serve as specifically noted. 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 1 INTRODUCTION The GDL 39 includes internal...
... the functions GDL 39, GDL 39R, and GDL 39 3D are the same and the units will receive FIS-B weather over a Bluetooth connection. The GDL 39 3D possesses AHRS capabilities to serve as specifically noted. 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 1 INTRODUCTION The GDL 39 includes internal...
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Operational procedures are found in the Owner's Manual for your display unit. H Serial Port Connector GPS Antenna ADS-B Antenna Figure 1-2 GDL 39R 1-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. GDL 39 Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna Power Button Data/Power Port Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Optional Battery Assembly Mounting Tray Figure 1-1 GDL 39 with Optional Battery Assembly To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this manual and the Owner's Manual for your display unit.
Operational procedures are found in the Owner's Manual for your display unit. H Serial Port Connector GPS Antenna ADS-B Antenna Figure 1-2 GDL 39R 1-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. GDL 39 Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna Power Button Data/Power Port Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Optional Battery Assembly Mounting Tray Figure 1-1 GDL 39 with Optional Battery Assembly To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this manual and the Owner's Manual for your display unit.
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... of your product handy and connect to record the serial number in case it is lost, is located on the Home page. Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3
... of your product handy and connect to record the serial number in case it is lost, is located on the Home page. Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3
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... Cable GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 79x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with bare wire power GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with Battery GDL 39R Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver GDL 39 3D Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver GDL39 3D Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with DC Cable GDL39 3D Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with Battery Table 1-1 GDL 39 Configurations 1-4 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and...
... Cable GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 79x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with bare wire power GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with Battery GDL 39R Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver GDL 39 3D Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver GDL39 3D Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with DC Cable GDL39 3D Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with Battery Table 1-1 GDL 39 Configurations 1-4 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and...
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...Part Number Description 010-11689-xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver* 253-00503-00 010-11687-00 010-11686-xx 190-11110-00 190-11257-00 Suction Cup** Mounting Tray** Cable (if ordered, see the table above for part numbers) Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's ...Guide Trial Certificate to Garmin Pilot™ Table 1-2 GDL 39 Shipping Box Contents * A standard detachable antenna is not included with the...
...Part Number Description 010-11689-xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver* 253-00503-00 010-11687-00 010-11686-xx 190-11110-00 190-11257-00 Suction Cup** Mounting Tray** Cable (if ordered, see the table above for part numbers) Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's ...Guide Trial Certificate to Garmin Pilot™ Table 1-2 GDL 39 Shipping Box Contents * A standard detachable antenna is not included with the...
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H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Follow the directions for the device intended to connect to turn on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. The blue LED will go into Bluetooth pairing mode. Install the GDL 39 mounting plate (if desired), optional battery pack (if used), and the GDL 39. 5. If the GDL 39 is attached to the...
H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Follow the directions for the device intended to connect to turn on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. The blue LED will go into Bluetooth pairing mode. Install the GDL 39 mounting plate (if desired), optional battery pack (if used), and the GDL 39. 5. If the GDL 39 is attached to the...
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...cable. Connect the cable power lead to multiple Bluetooth devices. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage to the pins. The GDL 39 supports connections to a 10-32 VDC power source. If the pins are... device. 3 INSTALLATION The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth connection). 2. Connect the GDL 39 cable to a Garmin Unit 1. The GDL 39 is needed. NOTE: Exposed contacts on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's...
...cable. Connect the cable power lead to multiple Bluetooth devices. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage to the pins. The GDL 39 supports connections to a 10-32 VDC power source. If the pins are... device. 3 INSTALLATION The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth connection). 2. Connect the GDL 39 cable to a Garmin Unit 1. The GDL 39 is needed. NOTE: Exposed contacts on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's...
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3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20) Power Connector To GPSMAP 49X/39X Data Port 3.1.2 To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10) Power Connector To GPSMAP 69X Data Port To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable 3-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. H
3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20) Power Connector To GPSMAP 49X/39X Data Port 3.1.2 To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10) Power Connector To GPSMAP 69X Data Port To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable 3-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. H
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3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Vin 10-32 VDC Wire ...GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable Connections EMI FILTER Figure 3-5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable NOTE: The Discrete Input may be used , do not connect this input turns the unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. H Garmin GDL 39... Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-5 Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev.
3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Vin 10-32 VDC Wire ...GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable Connections EMI FILTER Figure 3-5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable NOTE: The Discrete Input may be used , do not connect this input turns the unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. H Garmin GDL 39... Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-5 Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev.
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Figure 3-6 Serial Pass-Through Connection NOTE: If the external serial device is not used, TxB should be left unconnected and RxB should be connected to a display device that has a single serial connection. H Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. NOTE: Secure unused wires to ground. 3-6 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39, GDL 39 3D, and GDL 39R have a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496).
Figure 3-6 Serial Pass-Through Connection NOTE: If the external serial device is not used, TxB should be left unconnected and RxB should be connected to a display device that has a single serial connection. H Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. NOTE: Secure unused wires to ground. 3-6 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39, GDL 39 3D, and GDL 39R have a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496).
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H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 If connecting to a GPSMAP396/496. NOTE: Leave the ID pin disconnected unless wiring to a GPSMAP396/496 connect a 16.5 KOhm resistor (not provided) between this pin and ground. 190-11110-00 Rev. 3.1.6 GDL 39R dSub Connector Pin Out Pin Number 1... Description Discrete Input 2 Tx A (Data Out) 3 Rx A (Data In) 4 ID Pin 5 Ground 6 Tx B (Data Out) 7 Rx B (Data In) 8 Ground 9 Vin 10-32 VDC Table 3-2 GDL 39R Pin Out Connections A connector...
H Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 If connecting to a GPSMAP396/496. NOTE: Leave the ID pin disconnected unless wiring to a GPSMAP396/496 connect a 16.5 KOhm resistor (not provided) between this pin and ground. 190-11110-00 Rev. 3.1.6 GDL 39R dSub Connector Pin Out Pin Number 1... Description Discrete Input 2 Tx A (Data Out) 3 Rx A (Data In) 4 ID Pin 5 Ground 6 Tx B (Data Out) 7 Rx B (Data In) 8 Ground 9 Vin 10-32 VDC Table 3-2 GDL 39R Pin Out Connections A connector...