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GTX 23 Transponder Installation Manual 190-00906-01 August, 2011 Revision A
GTX 23 Transponder Installation Manual 190-00906-01 August, 2011 Revision A
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... further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual or any purpose without the express prior written consent of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage...Park Southampton, SO40 9RB U.K. +44/ (0) 870.8501241 Garmin AT, Inc. 2345 Turner Rd., SE Salem, OR 97302 USA Telephone: 503.581.8101 RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision Revision Date A 08/31/2011 Initial Release Description Page A Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 © Copyright 2011...
... further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual or any purpose without the express prior written consent of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage...Park Southampton, SO40 9RB U.K. +44/ (0) 870.8501241 Garmin AT, Inc. 2345 Turner Rd., SE Salem, OR 97302 USA Telephone: 503.581.8101 RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision Revision Date A 08/31/2011 Initial Release Description Page A Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 © Copyright 2011...
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CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION Revision A Page Number(s) All Section Number All Initial release Description of Change DOCUMENT PAGINATION Section Table of this manual. B-12 C-1 - WARNING Perchlorate Material - A-2 B-1 - D-2 GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page i Revision A vi 1-1 - 1-8 2-1 - 2-6 3-1 - 3-4 4-1 - 4-6 A-1 - This Notice ... its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. If you have any and all reproductions in whole or in accordance with California's Proposition 65. ...
CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION Revision A Page Number(s) All Section Number All Initial release Description of Change DOCUMENT PAGINATION Section Table of this manual. B-12 C-1 - WARNING Perchlorate Material - A-2 B-1 - D-2 GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page i Revision A vi 1-1 - 1-8 2-1 - 2-6 3-1 - 3-4 4-1 - 4-6 A-1 - This Notice ... its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. If you have any and all reproductions in whole or in accordance with California's Proposition 65. ...
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......2-1 Preservation of Previous Systems 2-1 Antenna Location Considerations 2-2 Cabling and Wiring ...2-3 Cable Routing Considerations ...2-4 Cooling Air...2-4 GTX 23 Mounting Requirements 2-4 Section 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3-1 Unpacking Unit ...3-1 Wiring Harness Installation...3-1 Electrical Connections ...3-1 Backshell Assembly ...3-2 Weight and Balance ...3-2 Electrical Load Analysis ...3-2 Final Installation...3-3 Post Installation Configuration and Checkout 3-3 Configuration ...3-3 Interference Check ...3-3 Page ii Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
......2-1 Preservation of Previous Systems 2-1 Antenna Location Considerations 2-2 Cabling and Wiring ...2-3 Cable Routing Considerations ...2-4 Cooling Air...2-4 GTX 23 Mounting Requirements 2-4 Section 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3-1 Unpacking Unit ...3-1 Wiring Harness Installation...3-1 Electrical Connections ...3-1 Backshell Assembly ...3-2 Weight and Balance ...3-2 Electrical Load Analysis ...3-2 Final Installation...3-3 Post Installation Configuration and Checkout 3-3 Configuration ...3-3 Interference Check ...3-3 Page ii Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
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... Static Load Capability A-1 Appendix B Shield Block Installation Instructions B-1 Shield Block Installation Parts B-1 Shield Termination Technique - Method B.1 (Quick Term B-7 Shield Termination-Method B.2 (Daisy Chain-Quick Term B-9 Daisy Chain between Methods A and B B-10 Splicing Signal Wires...B-10 Appendix C External Interface Drawings (Example Only C-1 Appendix D Assembly and Installation Drawings D-1 GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page iii Revision A Method...
... Static Load Capability A-1 Appendix B Shield Block Installation Instructions B-1 Shield Block Installation Parts B-1 Shield Termination Technique - Method B.1 (Quick Term B-7 Shield Termination-Method B.2 (Daisy Chain-Quick Term B-9 Daisy Chain between Methods A and B B-10 Splicing Signal Wires...B-10 Appendix C External Interface Drawings (Example Only C-1 Appendix D Assembly and Installation Drawings D-1 GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page iii Revision A Method...
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... D-Sub Spliced Signal Wire illustration B-11 Appendix C External Interface Drawings (Example Only C-1 Core Interconnect Examples C-1 ADS-B Interconnect Examples C-2 TIS Display Options Example C-3 Appendix D Assembly and Installation Drawings D-1 GTX 23 Remote Rack/Connector Assembly D-1 GTX 23 Connector/Rack Assembly Drawing D-2 Page iv Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
... D-Sub Spliced Signal Wire illustration B-11 Appendix C External Interface Drawings (Example Only C-1 Core Interconnect Examples C-1 ADS-B Interconnect Examples C-2 TIS Display Options Example C-3 Appendix D Assembly and Installation Drawings D-1 GTX 23 Remote Rack/Connector Assembly D-1 GTX 23 Connector/Rack Assembly Drawing D-2 Page iv Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
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... Validation of Structures A-1 Static Test Load...A-1 Appendix B Shield Block Installation Instructions B-1 Parts Supplied for a Shield Block Installation (011-01012-01 B-1 Parts not supplied for a Shield Block Installation (Figure B-1 B-1 Shielded Cable Preparations for Garmin Connectors B-3 Shielded Cable Preparations - (Quick Term B-9 Appendix C External Interface Drawings (Example Only C-1 Appendix D Assembly and Installation Drawings D-1 GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page v Revision A
... Validation of Structures A-1 Static Test Load...A-1 Appendix B Shield Block Installation Instructions B-1 Parts Supplied for a Shield Block Installation (011-01012-01 B-1 Parts not supplied for a Shield Block Installation (Figure B-1 B-1 Shielded Cable Preparations for Garmin Connectors B-3 Shielded Cable Preparations - (Quick Term B-9 Appendix C External Interface Drawings (Example Only C-1 Appendix D Assembly and Installation Drawings D-1 GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page v Revision A
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 Introduction This manual presents the mechanical and electrical installation requirements for installing the Garmin GTX 23 Mode S Transponder. 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GTX 23 remote-mounted Mode S Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that it transmits a coded response of ... air traffic control system depends on a transponder request for EHS, see JAA TGL 13 rev 1 dated June 01, 2003; GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-1 Revision A ADS-B provides automatic transmission of pulses at 1030 MHz, and it must use main software...
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 Introduction This manual presents the mechanical and electrical installation requirements for installing the Garmin GTX 23 Mode S Transponder. 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GTX 23 remote-mounted Mode S Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that it transmits a coded response of ... air traffic control system depends on a transponder request for EHS, see JAA TGL 13 rev 1 dated June 01, 2003; GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-1 Revision A ADS-B provides automatic transmission of pulses at 1030 MHz, and it must use main software...
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...Garmin GTX 23 w/ES currently supports ADS-B Out 1090MHz Extended Squitter capability meeting 'Version 1' ADS-B system requirements. Mutual suppression is available to aircraft equipped with a Mode S data link such as the transponder. This feature is sent to the other equipment to limit mutual interference. Page 1-2 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual.... 1.5 Mutual Suppression Pulses Other equipment on a Garmin GDU Primary Flight Display, or GNS 400W/ 500W-series unit. ADS-BVersion GTX 23 w/ES Compliant Regulatory Standard/Minimum Performance Specification Version 0 Version...
...Garmin GTX 23 w/ES currently supports ADS-B Out 1090MHz Extended Squitter capability meeting 'Version 1' ADS-B system requirements. Mutual suppression is available to aircraft equipped with a Mode S data link such as the transponder. This feature is sent to the other equipment to limit mutual interference. Page 1-2 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual.... 1.5 Mutual Suppression Pulses Other equipment on a Garmin GDU Primary Flight Display, or GNS 400W/ 500W-series unit. ADS-BVersion GTX 23 w/ES Compliant Regulatory Standard/Minimum Performance Specification Version 0 Version...
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... 1 and 3 • BDS (0,A) Extended Squitter Event Driven Data • BDS (6,1) Emergency/Priority Status • BDS (6,5) Aircraft operational Status GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-3 Revision A 1.6 Interface Summary The GTX 23 provides the following list of Comm-B Definition Subfield (BDS) registers: • BDS (0,0) Air Initiated Comm-B (AICB) • BDS (1,0) Data... connection for GPS data for ADS-B • Supports Comm-A and Comm-B protocol • ARINC 429 outputs for TIS data The GTX 23 supports the following interface connections via the rear connector.
... 1 and 3 • BDS (0,A) Extended Squitter Event Driven Data • BDS (6,1) Emergency/Priority Status • BDS (6,5) Aircraft operational Status GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-3 Revision A 1.6 Interface Summary The GTX 23 provides the following list of Comm-B Definition Subfield (BDS) registers: • BDS (0,0) Air Initiated Comm-B (AICB) • BDS (1,0) Data... connection for GPS data for ADS-B • Supports Comm-A and Comm-B protocol • ARINC 429 outputs for TIS data The GTX 23 supports the following interface connections via the rear connector.
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... Connectors and Shield Blocks (measured from -1000 to 7.85 Vrms into a 500 ohm load Page 1-4 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 GTX 23 w/ES Unit Software Complex Electronic Hardware FCC Authorization Temperature Range Altitude Transmitter Frequency Transmitter Power Receiver Frequency Receiver Sensitivity Mode A Capability...-Alone Rack Weight Depth Including Connectors (measured from front face of unit to rear of shield blocks) Connecter Weight (including backshell) GTX 23 Unit Weight Specification 1.78 Inches (45 mm) 6.92 Inches (176 mm) 0.9 lbs. (0.41 kg) 11.05 Inches (...
... Connectors and Shield Blocks (measured from -1000 to 7.85 Vrms into a 500 ohm load Page 1-4 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 GTX 23 w/ES Unit Software Complex Electronic Hardware FCC Authorization Temperature Range Altitude Transmitter Frequency Transmitter Power Receiver Frequency Receiver Sensitivity Mode A Capability...-Alone Rack Weight Depth Including Connectors (measured from front face of unit to rear of shield blocks) Connecter Weight (including backshell) GTX 23 Unit Weight Specification 1.78 Inches (45 mm) 6.92 Inches (176 mm) 0.9 lbs. (0.41 kg) 11.05 Inches (...
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...of aircraft to operate the equipment. 1.9 Certification The conditions and tests required for obtaining the proper licensing before using the GTX 23. GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-5 Revision A Mode C, 1200 PRF, Code 7777 Maximum Quiescent Specification 14/28 Vdc See ... under 14 CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements. The GTX 23 installation must comply with current transmitter licensing requirements. If an aircraft license is guaranteed to provide forms by Garmin could invalidate the license and make application for Aircraft Radio Station License...
...of aircraft to operate the equipment. 1.9 Certification The conditions and tests required for obtaining the proper licensing before using the GTX 23. GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-5 Revision A Mode C, 1200 PRF, Code 7777 Maximum Quiescent Specification 14/28 Vdc See ... under 14 CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements. The GTX 23 installation must comply with current transmitter licensing requirements. If an aircraft license is guaranteed to provide forms by Garmin could invalidate the license and make application for Aircraft Radio Station License...
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... Compliance DO-254 Level C Note 1: Complies with TSO-166a/ETSO-166a functionality only when the ADS-B function is enabled during configuration Page 1-6 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 1.9.1 GTX 23 TSO/ETSO/RTCA/ICAO Compliance Function Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System/Mode Select (ATCRBS/MODE S) Airborne Equipment Traffic Information Service (TIS) Air Traffic...
... Compliance DO-254 Level C Note 1: Complies with TSO-166a/ETSO-166a functionality only when the ADS-B function is enabled during configuration Page 1-6 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 1.9.1 GTX 23 TSO/ETSO/RTCA/ICAO Compliance Function Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System/Mode Select (ATCRBS/MODE S) Airborne Equipment Traffic Information Service (TIS) Air Traffic...
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... use RTCA DO-178B instead of RTCA DO-181. TSO-C166 1. Before installing the unit, the technician should read all relevant referenced materials along with this manual. Part Number Document 190-01115-01 G3X Installation Manual GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-7 Revision A Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C112 to use RTCA DO-181C instead of...
... use RTCA DO-178B instead of RTCA DO-181. TSO-C166 1. Before installing the unit, the technician should read all relevant referenced materials along with this manual. Part Number Document 190-01115-01 G3X Installation Manual GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-7 Revision A Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C112 to use RTCA DO-181C instead of...
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... are not eligible for warranty coverage. Such repairs or replacement will not replace missing components from any country. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that the customer shall be responsible for any purchased newly-overhauled... SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Phone:44/ (0) 870.8501241 FAX:44/ (0) 870.850125 Page 1-8 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, ...
... are not eligible for warranty coverage. Such repairs or replacement will not replace missing components from any country. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that the customer shall be responsible for any purchased newly-overhauled... SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Phone:44/ (0) 870.8501241 FAX:44/ (0) 870.850125 Page 1-8 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, ...
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...GTX 23 Stand-Alone Install Rack 115-00629-00 Connector Kit, GTX 23 011-01012-01 Back-plate Assembly, GTX 23 011-00582-00 Garmin Transponder Antenna kit* 010-10160-00 *Note: A transponder antenna approved to TSO C66( ) or C74( ) that comply with FAA regulations. The rack and the remainder of the aircraft being modified with this manual... and dimensions. 2.2 Installation Materials The GTX 23 is available as a single unit under the following part numbers: Item Catalog Part Number GTX 23 w/ES, Unit Only, (011-02803-02) 010-01014-02 GTX 23 w/ES and Install Kit, (011-02803...
...GTX 23 Stand-Alone Install Rack 115-00629-00 Connector Kit, GTX 23 011-01012-01 Back-plate Assembly, GTX 23 011-00582-00 Garmin Transponder Antenna kit* 010-10160-00 *Note: A transponder antenna approved to TSO C66( ) or C74( ) that comply with FAA regulations. The rack and the remainder of the aircraft being modified with this manual... and dimensions. 2.2 Installation Materials The GTX 23 is available as a single unit under the following part numbers: Item Catalog Part Number GTX 23 w/ES, Unit Only, (011-02803-02) 010-01014-02 GTX 23 w/ES and Install Kit, (011-02803...
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...have some potential to separate transponder and radar altimeter antennas by as much as feasible. Page 2-2 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Radar altimeters (should be installed on an aircraft with AC 43.12-2A Chapter 3. NOTE If the antenna is good practice to receive ... ground plane material must be separated from major protrusions, such as engine(s), propeller(s), and antenna masts. b. d. The antenna (Garmin P/N 010-10160-00 or equivalent) should also be as far as practical from a transponder (the transponders' fourth harmaonic), so it is being...
...have some potential to separate transponder and radar altimeter antennas by as much as feasible. Page 2-2 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Radar altimeters (should be installed on an aircraft with AC 43.12-2A Chapter 3. NOTE If the antenna is good practice to receive ... ground plane material must be separated from major protrusions, such as engine(s), propeller(s), and antenna masts. b. d. The antenna (Garmin P/N 010-10160-00 or equivalent) should also be as far as practical from a transponder (the transponders' fourth harmaonic), so it is being...
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... 414-421-5301 www.ecsdirect.com See current issue of 0.2 dB per connector. replaced by M17 type numbers. The GTX 23 back-plate assembly utilizes a BNC-type (bayonet connection) coaxial connector. This loss specification includes connector loss; The following table...] 7.12 311501 19' 9.4" [6.03m] 5.56 311201 30' 3.6" [9.24m] 3.63 310801 Supplier Information Vendor: Electronic Cable Specialists 5300 W. GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 2-3 Revision A Max. 2.4 Cabling and Wiring Refer to the interconnect examples in cabling and routing near sharp edges because ...
... 414-421-5301 www.ecsdirect.com See current issue of 0.2 dB per connector. replaced by M17 type numbers. The GTX 23 back-plate assembly utilizes a BNC-type (bayonet connection) coaxial connector. This loss specification includes connector loss; The following table...] 7.12 311501 19' 9.4" [6.03m] 5.56 311201 30' 3.6" [9.24m] 3.63 310801 Supplier Information Vendor: Electronic Cable Specialists 5300 W. GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 2-3 Revision A Max. 2.4 Cabling and Wiring Refer to the interconnect examples in cabling and routing near sharp edges because ...
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...rear baggage area. The rack should be installed in a variety of admitting cooling air. If it is necessary to build a shelf or bracket to mount the GTX 23 stand-alone rack, or it is not certain that the GTX 23 chassis has a ground path to the ...mounting structures and determining static load capability. Refer to provide strain relief for the cable assemblies. Consider installing the rack in accordance with the airframe. Page 2-4 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 2.4.1 Cable Routing Considerations When routing cables, observe the following precautions: • All...
...rear baggage area. The rack should be installed in a variety of admitting cooling air. If it is necessary to build a shelf or bracket to mount the GTX 23 stand-alone rack, or it is not certain that the GTX 23 chassis has a ground path to the ...mounting structures and determining static load capability. Refer to provide strain relief for the cable assemblies. Consider installing the rack in accordance with the airframe. Page 2-4 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 2.4.1 Cable Routing Considerations When routing cables, observe the following precautions: • All...