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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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... 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 Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print...
... 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 Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print...
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... not be included on any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. INFORMATION SUBJECT TO EXPORT CONTROL LAWS This document may contain information which is subject to the Export Administration....dtsc.ca.gov./ hazardouswaste/perchlorate. The preceding statement is being provided in part of California to the State of this manual. vi 1-1 - 1-8 2-1 - 2-6 3-1 - 3-4 4-1 - 4-6 A-1 - D-2 GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page i Revision A A-2 B-1 - B-12 C-1 - CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION Revision A Page Number(s) ...
... not be included on any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. INFORMATION SUBJECT TO EXPORT CONTROL LAWS This document may contain information which is subject to the Export Administration....dtsc.ca.gov./ hazardouswaste/perchlorate. The preceding statement is being provided in part of California to the State of this manual. vi 1-1 - 1-8 2-1 - 2-6 3-1 - 3-4 4-1 - 4-6 A-1 - D-2 GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page i Revision A A-2 B-1 - B-12 C-1 - CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION Revision A Page Number(s) ...
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... Technical Specifications ...1-4 Physical Characteristics ...1-4 General Specifications ...1-4 Power Requirements ...1-5 License Requirements ...1-5 Certification...1-5 GTX 23 TSO/ETSO/RTCA/ICAO Compliance 1-6 TSO/ETSO Deviations...1-7 Reference Documents ...1-7 Aviation Limited Warranty ...1-8 ...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...
... Technical Specifications ...1-4 Physical Characteristics ...1-4 General Specifications ...1-4 Power Requirements ...1-5 License Requirements ...1-5 Certification...1-5 GTX 23 TSO/ETSO/RTCA/ICAO Compliance 1-6 TSO/ETSO Deviations...1-7 Reference Documents ...1-7 Aviation Limited Warranty ...1-8 ...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...
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... 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
... 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
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... Section 2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 2-1 Antenna Installation Considerations 2-2 GTX 23 Stand-Alone Rack (115-00629-00 2-5 GTX 23 Stand-Alone Rack, Suggested Mounting Locations 2-5 Section 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3-1 Section 4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS 4-1 J2301 Connector...4-1 GTX 23 Software Update Connections 4-5 Appendix A Construction and Validation of... 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
... Section 2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 2-1 Antenna Installation Considerations 2-2 GTX 23 Stand-Alone Rack (115-00629-00 2-5 GTX 23 Stand-Alone Rack, Suggested Mounting Locations 2-5 Section 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3-1 Section 4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS 4-1 J2301 Connector...4-1 GTX 23 Software Update Connections 4-5 Appendix A Construction and Validation of... 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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... 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
... 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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... transponder capability report and aircraft identification data (e.g. 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 Mode S BDS registers (4,0), (5,0), and (6,0).) 1.3 ADS-B Capabilities The GTX 23 provides the capabilities of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, which improves...
... transponder capability report and aircraft identification data (e.g. 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 Mode S BDS registers (4,0), (5,0), and (6,0).) 1.3 ADS-B Capabilities The GTX 23 provides the capabilities of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, which improves...
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... external source, and other equipment to suppress transmission of a competing transmitter for non-TCAS equipped aircraft. ADS-BVersion GTX 23 w/ES Compliant Regulatory Standard/Minimum Performance Specification Version 0 Version 1 No Equipment designed to TSO-166 / RTCA DO-260 ... band as the Garmin GTX 23 transponder. TIS displays traffic within seven nautical miles from 3000 feet below , the Garmin GTX 23 w/ES currently supports ADS-B Out 1090MHz Extended Squitter capability meeting 'Version 1' ADS-B system requirements. Page 1-2 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01...
... external source, and other equipment to suppress transmission of a competing transmitter for non-TCAS equipped aircraft. ADS-BVersion GTX 23 w/ES Compliant Regulatory Standard/Minimum Performance Specification Version 0 Version 1 No Equipment designed to TSO-166 / RTCA DO-260 ... band as the Garmin GTX 23 transponder. TIS displays traffic within seven nautical miles from 3000 feet below , the Garmin GTX 23 w/ES currently supports ADS-B Out 1090MHz Extended Squitter capability meeting 'Version 1' ADS-B system requirements. Page 1-2 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01...
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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...input #2 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...input #2 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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... mm) 0.9 lbs. (0.41 kg) 11.05 Inches (281 mm) 11.44 inches (291 mm) 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg) 3.1 lbs. (1.41 kg) 1.7.2 General Specifications Characteristic Regulatory Compliance; 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 Mode C Capability Mode S Capability External...Watts minimum, 250 Watts nominal 1030 MHz -74 dBm nominal for 2000 ohm load) 4.04 Vrms to 7.85 Vrms into a 500 ohm load Page 1-4 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
... mm) 0.9 lbs. (0.41 kg) 11.05 Inches (281 mm) 11.44 inches (291 mm) 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg) 3.1 lbs. (1.41 kg) 1.7.2 General Specifications Characteristic Regulatory Compliance; 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 Mode C Capability Mode S Capability External...Watts minimum, 250 Watts nominal 1030 MHz -74 dBm nominal for 2000 ohm load) 4.04 Vrms to 7.85 Vrms into a 500 ohm load Page 1-4 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
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The GTX 23 installation...exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation. GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-5 Revision A Modifications not expressly approved by fax. If an... on FCC form 404, Application for obtaining the proper licensing before using the GTX 23. The article may be installed only if performed under 14 CFR Part 43 ...demand service to meet federal communications commission acceptance over the operating temperature range. The GTX 23 owner accepts all responsibility for Aircraft Radio Station License. CAUTION The UHF transmitter in...
The GTX 23 installation...exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation. GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-5 Revision A Modifications not expressly approved by fax. If an... on FCC form 404, Application for obtaining the proper licensing before using the GTX 23. The article may be installed only if performed under 14 CFR Part 43 ...demand service to meet federal communications commission acceptance over the operating temperature range. The GTX 23 owner accepts all responsibility for Aircraft Radio Station License. CAUTION The UHF transmitter in...
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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...
... 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...
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... RTCA DO-181. Part Number Document 190-01115-01 G3X Installation Manual GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-7 Revision A TSO-C112 2. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C112 to use RTCA DO-160D instead of additional information for installing the GTX 23. TSO-C166 1. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C166 to use RTCA DO-160D...
... RTCA DO-181. Part Number Document 190-01115-01 G3X Installation Manual GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 1-7 Revision A TSO-C112 2. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C112 to use RTCA DO-160D instead of additional information for installing the GTX 23. TSO-C166 1. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C166 to use RTCA DO-160D...
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...an online auction. Distributor warranties are only valid in -country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your device. six months for warranty coverage. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Liberty House, Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Romsey, SO40 9RB, U.K. Such ... in the United States or Canada must be free from the original retailer is provided by the local in the area of Garmin; Phone:44/ (0) 870.8501241 FAX:44/ (0) 870.850125 Page 1-8 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
...an online auction. Distributor warranties are only valid in -country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your device. six months for warranty coverage. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Liberty House, Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Romsey, SO40 9RB, U.K. Such ... in the United States or Canada must be free from the original retailer is provided by the local in the area of Garmin; Phone:44/ (0) 870.8501241 FAX:44/ (0) 870.850125 Page 1-8 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
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...GTX 23 w/ES and Install Kit, (011-02803-02) 010-01014-03 2.2.1 Equipment Available Each of the following installation accessories are required for the GTX 23 unit. The installer will supply all system cables including circuit breakers. Cabling is the installer's responsibility to preserve the essential characteristic of the aircraft being modified with this manual. GTX 23 Installation Manual.... Item Garmin Catalog Part Number 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...
...GTX 23 w/ES and Install Kit, (011-02803-02) 010-01014-03 2.2.1 Equipment Available Each of the following installation accessories are required for the GTX 23 unit. The installer will supply all system cables including circuit breakers. Cabling is the installer's responsibility to preserve the essential characteristic of the aircraft being modified with this manual. GTX 23 Installation Manual.... Item Garmin Catalog Part Number 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...
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... and ATC radar on Bottom of Aircraft Figure 2-1 Antenna Installation Considerations a. c. The antenna (Garmin P/N 010-10160-00 or equivalent) should be as far as practical from a transponder (the... such as engine(s), propeller(s), and antenna masts. It should also be mounted away from the GTX 23. b. d. 2.3.2 Antenna Location Considerations The antenna should be mounted vertically on the bottom of ... should one be added. Radar altimeters (should be installed in accordance with a GTX 23) also have some potential to separate transponder and radar altimeter antennas by as much...
... and ATC radar on Bottom of Aircraft Figure 2-1 Antenna Installation Considerations a. c. The antenna (Garmin P/N 010-10160-00 or equivalent) should be as far as practical from a transponder (the... such as engine(s), propeller(s), and antenna masts. It should also be mounted away from the GTX 23. b. d. 2.3.2 Antenna Location Considerations The antenna should be mounted vertically on the bottom of ... should one be added. Radar altimeters (should be installed in accordance with a GTX 23) also have some potential to separate transponder and radar altimeter antennas by as much...
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...Tel: 800-327-9473 414-421-5300 Fax: 414-421-5301 www.ecsdirect.com See current issue of recommended antenna cable. The GTX 23 back-plate assembly utilizes a BNC-type (bayonet connection) coaxial connector. Check that will leave them exposed to moisture and potentially create ... near sharp edges because aircraft vibration might wear away the insulation on the wires, which will meet the 1.5 dB loss spec. GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 2-3 Revision A This loss specification includes connector loss; The following table lists examples of Qualified Products List QPL...
...Tel: 800-327-9473 414-421-5300 Fax: 414-421-5301 www.ecsdirect.com See current issue of recommended antenna cable. The GTX 23 back-plate assembly utilizes a BNC-type (bayonet connection) coaxial connector. Check that will leave them exposed to moisture and potentially create ... near sharp edges because aircraft vibration might wear away the insulation on the wires, which will meet the 1.5 dB loss spec. GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01 Page 2-3 Revision A This loss specification includes connector loss; The following table lists examples of Qualified Products List QPL...
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... the electronics bay, under a seat or on the rear of the backplate for the purpose of the GTX 23. It can be mounted vertically using four 6-32 100° counter-sunk flathead screws (MS24693, AN507R ...or other approved fastener). Leave sufficient clearance between the GTX 23 and any obstruction. Consider installing the rack in contact with AC 43.13-2B Chapter 2 "Communication, Navigation...of sufficient structural integrity, refer to Figure 2-3 for the GTX 23. Page 2-4 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01
... the electronics bay, under a seat or on the rear of the backplate for the purpose of the GTX 23. It can be mounted vertically using four 6-32 100° counter-sunk flathead screws (MS24693, AN507R ...or other approved fastener). Leave sufficient clearance between the GTX 23 and any obstruction. Consider installing the rack in contact with AC 43.13-2B Chapter 2 "Communication, Navigation...of sufficient structural integrity, refer to Figure 2-3 for the GTX 23. Page 2-4 Revision A GTX 23 Installation Manual 190-00906-01