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GWX 70 Weather Radar Installation Manual 190-00829-01 October, 2012 Revision C
GWX 70 Weather Radar Installation Manual 190-00829-01 October, 2012 Revision C
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...OF REVISIONS Description Production Release Added operation instructions section Added antenna part numbers and antenna installation instructions 190-00829-01 Rev. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard ...must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page A © Copyright 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual...
...OF REVISIONS Description Production Release Added operation instructions section Added antenna part numbers and antenna installation instructions 190-00829-01 Rev. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard ...must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page A © Copyright 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual...
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... 3-13 4-4 5-1 5-2 5-4 5-5 - 5-6 B-2 Section Number 1.1 2.2 2.2.2 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.5 3.5.3 3.5.4 4.2.2 5.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.3 B.2 Description of Change Added standard introduction Added GWX 70 and Antenna part numbers, reformatted table Added config module note Expanded installation instructions Expanded mounting instructions Added reference to GWX 68 procedures Added reference to GWX 68 procedures Added reference to GWX 68 procedures Corrected pin number Added COM port note Added downloading...
... 3-13 4-4 5-1 5-2 5-4 5-5 - 5-6 B-2 Section Number 1.1 2.2 2.2.2 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.5 3.5.3 3.5.4 4.2.2 5.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.3 B.2 Description of Change Added standard introduction Added GWX 70 and Antenna part numbers, reformatted table Added config module note Expanded installation instructions Expanded mounting instructions Added reference to GWX 68 procedures Added reference to GWX 68 procedures Added reference to GWX 68 procedures Corrected pin number Added COM port note Added downloading...
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... which is subject to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") issued by the United States Department of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page ii 190-00829-01 Rev. This Notice is required to be exported, released or disclosed to foreign nationals inside or outside the... EXPORT CONTROL LAWS This document may not be included on any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
... which is subject to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") issued by the United States Department of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page ii 190-00829-01 Rev. This Notice is required to be exported, released or disclosed to foreign nationals inside or outside the... EXPORT CONTROL LAWS This document may not be included on any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
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...antenna, and 14 ft from the antenna for more information on lower exposure limits of 1 mW/cm2 than what is specified in AC 20-68B. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iii Antenna Size 10" 12" 18" Safe Distance 7.4 ft 9.6 ft 14 ft MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL (MPEL) The zone in ...a scanning or rotating beam, the averaged power density at 9.3 to the MPEL boundary is calculated upon the basis of each antenna available with the GWX 70 system, nominal average output power of the transmitter, and in the non-rotating or bore sight position of this zone. The minimum safe distance is...
...antenna, and 14 ft from the antenna for more information on lower exposure limits of 1 mW/cm2 than what is specified in AC 20-68B. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iii Antenna Size 10" 12" 18" Safe Distance 7.4 ft 9.6 ft 14 ft MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL (MPEL) The zone in ...a scanning or rotating beam, the averaged power density at 9.3 to the MPEL boundary is calculated upon the basis of each antenna available with the GWX 70 system, nominal average output power of the transmitter, and in the non-rotating or bore sight position of this zone. The minimum safe distance is...
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... distance from the glass envelope type pulser, oscillator, clipper, or rectifier tubes, as well as severe eye damage may be emitted. Personnel should be taken: 1. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iv 190-00829-01 Rev. Otherwise, radiation within the enclosure can be reflected throughout the area. When the antenna is not scanning...
... distance from the glass envelope type pulser, oscillator, clipper, or rectifier tubes, as well as severe eye damage may be emitted. Personnel should be taken: 1. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iv 190-00829-01 Rev. Otherwise, radiation within the enclosure can be reflected throughout the area. When the antenna is not scanning...
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...distributor provides local service for newly-overhauled products exchanged through a Garmin Authorized Service Center; C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page v Such repairs or replacement will be made at its sole discretion. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to the customer for parts or labor, provided... service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is not an authorized service provider of intended distribution. Garmin International, Inc. This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable ...
...distributor provides local service for newly-overhauled products exchanged through a Garmin Authorized Service Center; C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page v Such repairs or replacement will be made at its sole discretion. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to the customer for parts or labor, provided... service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is not an authorized service provider of intended distribution. Garmin International, Inc. This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable ...
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......3-1 3.2 Wiring Harness Installation 3-2 3.3 Backshell Assembly ...3-3 3.4 Installation ...3-4 3.5 Post Installation Configuration & Checkout 3-12 3.6 Continued Airworthiness 3-13 4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS 4-1 4.1 Pin List...4-1 4.2 Power Functions ...4-4 4.3 Serial Data ...4-5 4.4 Configuration...4-8 4.5 Configuration...4-8 4.6 Stabilization ...4-9 5 GWX 70 install tool (Non-gx000 installations only 5-1 5.1 Install Tool Interconnects 5-1 5.2 Program Information ...5-3 Appendix A OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS A-1 Appendix B INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS...
......3-1 3.2 Wiring Harness Installation 3-2 3.3 Backshell Assembly ...3-3 3.4 Installation ...3-4 3.5 Post Installation Configuration & Checkout 3-12 3.6 Continued Airworthiness 3-13 4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS 4-1 4.1 Pin List...4-1 4.2 Power Functions ...4-4 4.3 Serial Data ...4-5 4.4 Configuration...4-8 4.5 Configuration...4-8 4.6 Stabilization ...4-9 5 GWX 70 install tool (Non-gx000 installations only 5-1 5.1 Install Tool Interconnects 5-1 5.2 Program Information ...5-3 Appendix A OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS A-1 Appendix B INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS...
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... and is current at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page vii GWX 70 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY The following table identifies hardware modification (Mod) Levels for the GWX 70. MOD LEVEL GWX 70 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY SERVICE ...BULLETIN NUMBER SERVICE BULLETIN DATE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION 190-00829-01 Rev. Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are listed with the associated service...
... and is current at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page vii GWX 70 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY The following table identifies hardware modification (Mod) Levels for the GWX 70. MOD LEVEL GWX 70 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY SERVICE ...BULLETIN NUMBER SERVICE BULLETIN DATE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION 190-00829-01 Rev. Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are listed with the associated service...
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... radar system to your aircraft may compromise your safety and is not recommended. For questions, please contact Garmin Aviation Product Support at 1-888-606-5482. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-1 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 Introduction This manual is intended to provide mechanical and electrical information...and +/-30 degrees from improper or negligent installation of the Garmin GWX 70 Weather Radar into an aircraft. The specified performance of the GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar can be liable for use by law, Garmin will not be achieved when installed behind a DO-213 Class...
... radar system to your aircraft may compromise your safety and is not recommended. For questions, please contact Garmin Aviation Product Support at 1-888-606-5482. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-1 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 Introduction This manual is intended to provide mechanical and electrical information...and +/-30 degrees from improper or negligent installation of the Garmin GWX 70 Weather Radar into an aircraft. The specified performance of the GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar can be liable for use by law, Garmin will not be achieved when installed behind a DO-213 Class...
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... leaves the ground, all ground-based cellular telephones on board that uses ARINC 429, ARINC 453, and Ethernet communications interfaces. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-2 190-00829-01 Rev. Ground-based cellular telephones that are on, even in or carried aboard aircraft.... in a monitoring state, can disrupt GPS performance. 1.3 Interface Summary The GWX 70 is designed as an open architecture system that aircraft must not be turned off the ground. 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar is a microprocessor-based Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that ...
... leaves the ground, all ground-based cellular telephones on board that uses ARINC 429, ARINC 453, and Ethernet communications interfaces. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-2 190-00829-01 Rev. Ground-based cellular telephones that are on, even in or carried aboard aircraft.... in a monitoring state, can disrupt GPS performance. 1.3 Interface Summary The GWX 70 is designed as an open architecture system that aircraft must not be turned off the ground. 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar is a microprocessor-based Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that ...
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For detailed specifications, see Environmental Qualification Form. 95% non-condensing -1,500 ft to obtain the latest revision of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com). 1.4.1 Physical Characteristics Table 1-1. GWX 70 General Specifications Characteristic Operating Temperature Range Humidity Altitude Range Software Compliance Hardware Compliance Environmental Compliance Specification -55°C to the aircraft. 1.4.2 General Specifications The table...
For detailed specifications, see Environmental Qualification Form. 95% non-condensing -1,500 ft to obtain the latest revision of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com). 1.4.1 Physical Characteristics Table 1-1. GWX 70 General Specifications Characteristic Operating Temperature Range Humidity Altitude Range Software Compliance Hardware Compliance Environmental Compliance Specification -55°C to the aircraft. 1.4.2 General Specifications The table...
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1.4.3 Performance Specifications Table 1-3. C GWX 70 Performance Specifications Characteristic Display Colors Selectable Ranges Weather Avoidance Range Performance Index Tx Frequency Rx Sensitivity Manual Gain Antenna Beamwidth Peak Power Effective Pulse Width ...;30° combined pitch and roll and manual tilt 55k Ft unpressurized Roll Trim +4° to -4° (GXXXX interface) +3.875° to -4° (ARINC interface) GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-4 190-00829-01 Rev.
1.4.3 Performance Specifications Table 1-3. C GWX 70 Performance Specifications Characteristic Display Colors Selectable Ranges Weather Avoidance Range Performance Index Tx Frequency Rx Sensitivity Manual Gain Antenna Beamwidth Peak Power Effective Pulse Width ...;30° combined pitch and roll and manual tilt 55k Ft unpressurized Roll Trim +4° to -4° (GXXXX interface) +3.875° to -4° (ARINC interface) GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-4 190-00829-01 Rev.
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..., make application for a license on -demand service to provide forms by Garmin could invalidate the license and make it unlawful to eliminate radio station license requirements for details on whether a particular installation is guaranteed to 320nm 1.4.4 Power Specifications Table 1-4. GWX 70 Performance Specifications Specification Effective to 40nm 40nm to meet federal communications commission...
..., make application for a license on -demand service to provide forms by Garmin could invalidate the license and make it unlawful to eliminate radio station license requirements for details on whether a particular installation is guaranteed to 320nm 1.4.4 Power Specifications Table 1-4. GWX 70 Performance Specifications Specification Effective to 40nm 40nm to meet federal communications commission...
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...C The article may be installed only if performed under 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements. 1.6.1 TSO/ETSO Compliance Table 1-5. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-6 190-00829-01 Rev. It is capable of RTCA/DO-220. 1.6 Certification The conditions and tests required for installation ...within a specific type or class of aircraft to utilize longer pulse durations than specified in an aircraft. GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Deviations TSO/ETSO TSO-C63d Deviation 1. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-173 as well as RTCA/DO-220 to determine that the aircraft...
...C The article may be installed only if performed under 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements. 1.6.1 TSO/ETSO Compliance Table 1-5. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-6 190-00829-01 Rev. It is capable of RTCA/DO-220. 1.6 Certification The conditions and tests required for installation ...within a specific type or class of aircraft to utilize longer pulse durations than specified in an aircraft. GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Deviations TSO/ETSO TSO-C63d Deviation 1. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-173 as well as RTCA/DO-220 to determine that the aircraft...
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...a horizontal scan. 1.7 Operating Instructions This section contains generic operating instructions for TSO purposes only and is not to be found on www.garmin.com. 1.7.1 Operation In Weather Mode WARNING Begin transmitting only when it is safe to do so. This documentation can be used for... in the figure below to the radar assembly. To change to a vertical scan, refer to the Weather Radar Settings screen. 6. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7 NOTE Always refer to applicable airframe specific documentation for field operating instructions. Touch the Radar On Button. Touch the OK...
...a horizontal scan. 1.7 Operating Instructions This section contains generic operating instructions for TSO purposes only and is not to be found on www.garmin.com. 1.7.1 Operation In Weather Mode WARNING Begin transmitting only when it is safe to do so. This documentation can be used for... in the figure below to the radar assembly. To change to a vertical scan, refer to the Weather Radar Settings screen. 6. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7 NOTE Always refer to applicable airframe specific documentation for field operating instructions. Touch the Radar On Button. Touch the OK...
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... in Vertical Scan Mode 1. Press the Joystick again to Step 2 of the Joystick. Press the Joystick to adjust the tilt angle. 3. b) Touch the Horizontal Button. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-8 190-00829-01 Rev. C Press the Joystick. Touch the Scan Button. 6. Use the Joystick to disable the tilt adjustment function of this...
... in Vertical Scan Mode 1. Press the Joystick again to Step 2 of the Joystick. Press the Joystick to adjust the tilt angle. 3. b) Touch the Horizontal Button. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-8 190-00829-01 Rev. C Press the Joystick. Touch the Scan Button. 6. Use the Joystick to disable the tilt adjustment function of this...
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... the FULL Button to increase gain, or - The bearing reference is gray. To activate or deactivate the turbulence detection feature, touch the Turbulence Detection Button. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-9 1.7.1.6 Adjusting Gain WARNING Changing the gain in Horizontal Scan Mode, touch the Bearing Line Button if necessary to show the Bearing Line...
... the FULL Button to increase gain, or - The bearing reference is gray. To activate or deactivate the turbulence detection feature, touch the Turbulence Detection Button. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-9 1.7.1.6 Adjusting Gain WARNING Changing the gain in Horizontal Scan Mode, touch the Bearing Line Button if necessary to show the Bearing Line...
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... button annunciator is green; Ground clutter suppression is enabled when button annunciator is green; Touch the Ground Button to select the desired antenna tilt angle. 6. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-10 190-00829-01 Rev. WATCH is enabled when button annunciator is gray. 1.7.1.11 Enabling/Displaying Weather Alert 1. When ground returns are...
... button annunciator is green; Ground clutter suppression is enabled when button annunciator is green; Touch the Ground Button to select the desired antenna tilt angle. 6. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-10 190-00829-01 Rev. WATCH is enabled when button annunciator is gray. 1.7.1.11 Enabling/Displaying Weather Alert 1. When ground returns are...