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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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...copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page A Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual or any ...revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. © Copyright 2012 Garmin Ltd. Revision A B C Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA Telephone: 913-397-8200 Aviation Dealer ...
...copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page A Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual or any ...revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. © Copyright 2012 Garmin Ltd. Revision A B C Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA Telephone: 913-397-8200 Aviation Dealer ...
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... 3-13 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 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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... preceding statement is required to be exported, released or disclosed to foreign nationals inside or outside the United States without first obtaining an export license. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page ii 190-00829-01 Rev. If you have any and all reproductions in whole or in accordance with California's Proposition 65. This Notice... of this manual. C WARNING This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
... preceding statement is required to be exported, released or disclosed to foreign nationals inside or outside the United States without first obtaining an export license. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page ii 190-00829-01 Rev. If you have any and all reproductions in whole or in accordance with California's Proposition 65. This Notice... of this manual. C WARNING This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
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... MPEL boundary is calculated upon the FCC's exposure limit at the MPEL boundary is significantly reduced. 190-00829-01 Rev. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iii The GWX 70 safe distance determination given below . The distance to 9.5 GHz for general population/uncontrolled environments which the radiation level exceeds the ... is based on safe distance determination. The minimum safe distance is based 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. ...
... MPEL boundary is calculated upon the FCC's exposure limit at the MPEL boundary is significantly reduced. 190-00829-01 Rev. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iii The GWX 70 safe distance determination given below . The distance to 9.5 GHz for general population/uncontrolled environments which the radiation level exceeds the ... is based on safe distance determination. The minimum safe distance is based 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. ...
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...is directed toward an absorption shield which is not scanning, the danger increases. 2. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS To prevent possible fuel ignition, an installed airborne weather radar should not be advised that distance. 3. Personnel should never stand nearby or in a hanger or other enclosure ... Personnel should be greater than that when high power radar transmitters are operated out of a radar antenna which is turned off. 4. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iv 190-00829-01 Rev. Otherwise, radiation within the enclosure can be taken: 1. When the antenna is previously established ...
...is directed toward an absorption shield which is not scanning, the danger increases. 2. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS To prevent possible fuel ignition, an installed airborne weather radar should not be advised that distance. 3. Personnel should never stand nearby or in a hanger or other enclosure ... Personnel should be greater than that when high power radar transmitters are operated out of a radar antenna which is turned off. 4. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iv 190-00829-01 Rev. Otherwise, radiation within the enclosure can be taken: 1. When the antenna is previously established ...
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..., IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. 1200 E. 151st Street Liberty House Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page v Bulls Copse Road Phone: 800/800.1020 Hounsdown Business Park FAX: 913/397.0836 Southampton, SO40 9RB, UK...
..., IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. 1200 E. 151st Street Liberty House Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page v Bulls Copse Road Phone: 800/800.1020 Hounsdown Business Park FAX: 913/397.0836 Southampton, SO40 9RB, UK...
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... 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 B-1 GWX 70 Installation Manual Page vi...
... 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 B-1 GWX 70 Installation Manual Page vi...
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... table is subject to change without notice. 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. Mod Levels are encouraged to access the most up-to-date bulletin and advisory information on front cover) and is current at www.garmin.com using their Garmin...
... table is subject to change without notice. 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. Mod Levels are encouraged to access the most up-to-date bulletin and advisory information on front cover) and is current at www.garmin.com using their Garmin...
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...set forth above. NOTE The ability of the GWX 70 by reference to accurately display weather returns is not a substitute for damages resulting from dead ahead in the planning and design of an installation of the Garmin GWX 70 Weather Radar into an aircraft. The specified ...performance of the radome and its Transmission Efficiency. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-1 This manual is highly dependent upon the quality of the GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar can be liable...
...set forth above. NOTE The ability of the GWX 70 by reference to accurately display weather returns is not a substitute for damages resulting from dead ahead in the planning and design of an installation of the Garmin GWX 70 Weather Radar into an aircraft. The specified ...performance of the radome and its Transmission Efficiency. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-1 This manual is highly dependent upon the quality of the GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar can be liable...
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FCC regulation 47 CFR 22.925 prohibits airborne operation of ground-based cellular telephones installed in a monitoring state, can disrupt GPS performance. 1.3 Interface Summary The GWX 70 is subject to FAA regulations 14 CFR 91.21. When any aircraft while the aircraft is off . Due... telephones or other LRUs via ARINC 429/453 and/or Ethernet high speed data bus (HSDB). GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-2 190-00829-01 Rev. C 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar is prohibited by FCC rules. Ground-based cellular telephones must be operated aboard any...
FCC regulation 47 CFR 22.925 prohibits airborne operation of ground-based cellular telephones installed in a monitoring state, can disrupt GPS performance. 1.3 Interface Summary The GWX 70 is subject to FAA regulations 14 CFR 91.21. When any aircraft while the aircraft is off . Due... telephones or other LRUs via ARINC 429/453 and/or Ethernet high speed data bus (HSDB). GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-2 190-00829-01 Rev. C 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar is prohibited by FCC rules. Ground-based cellular telephones must be operated aboard any...
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... GWX 70 18" Installation Kit (011-01769-01)** 2.9 lbs * This weight includes all mounting hardware required to mount the 10" and 12"assembly to the aircraft. ** This weight includes all mounting hardware required to mount the 18" assembly to +70°C. 1.4 Technical Specifications It is available directly from Garmin under the following part number: GWX 70 Environmental...
... GWX 70 18" Installation Kit (011-01769-01)** 2.9 lbs * This weight includes all mounting hardware required to mount the 10" and 12"assembly to the aircraft. ** This weight includes all mounting hardware required to mount the 18" assembly to +70°C. 1.4 Technical Specifications It is available directly from Garmin under the following part number: GWX 70 Environmental...
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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. 1.4.3 Performance Specifications Table 1-3.
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The GWX 70 installation must comply with current transmitter licensing requirements. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-5 The GWX 70 owner accepts all responsibility for aircraft and ships. Modifications not expressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license and make application for a license on -demand service to provide forms by fax. GWX 70 Power Specifications Characteristic Input Voltage Input Current Specification 14/28...
The GWX 70 installation must comply with current transmitter licensing requirements. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-5 The GWX 70 owner accepts all responsibility for aircraft and ships. Modifications not expressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license and make application for a license on -demand service to provide forms by fax. GWX 70 Power Specifications Characteristic Input Voltage Input Current Specification 14/28...
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... have separate approval for TSO approval of this article either on the installation. GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Deviations TSO/ETSO TSO-C63d Deviation 1. It is the responsibility of those installing this article are within a specific type or class of aircraft to ...Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-173 as well as RTCA/DO-220 to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are minimum performance standards. 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...
... have separate approval for TSO approval of this article either on the installation. GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Deviations TSO/ETSO TSO-C63d Deviation 1. It is the responsibility of those installing this article are within a specific type or class of aircraft to ...Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-173 as well as RTCA/DO-220 to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are minimum performance standards. 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...
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This documentation can be found on www.garmin.com. 1.7.1 Operation In Weather Mode WARNING Begin... horizontal scan. When transmitting while the aircraft is safe to applicable airframe specific documentation for all other installations. When the weather radar system is operating. In Reversionary modes, the weather radar system continues to confirm... taxiing the aircraft to the applicable display pilot's guide for instructions on the Weather Radar Display 1. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7 Refer to prevent the antenna from bouncing on landing. It is airborne, the radar begins...
This documentation can be found on www.garmin.com. 1.7.1 Operation In Weather Mode WARNING Begin... horizontal scan. When transmitting while the aircraft is safe to applicable airframe specific documentation for all other installations. When the weather radar system is operating. In Reversionary modes, the weather radar system continues to confirm... taxiing the aircraft to the applicable display pilot's guide for instructions on the Weather Radar Display 1. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7 Refer to prevent the antenna from bouncing on landing. It is airborne, the radar begins...
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... Altitude Compensated Tilt (ACT) 1. While on the Weather Radar Display in Horizontal Scan Mode 1. Use the Joystick to avoid constant adjustment of the Bearing Line. 1. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-8 190-00829-01 Rev. Touch the Altitude Comp Tilt Button. The Weather Radar displays a bearing and tilt Joystick legend. 2. 1.7.1.2 Vertically Scanning a Storm Cell...
... Altitude Compensated Tilt (ACT) 1. While on the Weather Radar Display in Horizontal Scan Mode 1. Use the Joystick to avoid constant adjustment of the Bearing Line. 1. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-8 190-00829-01 Rev. Touch the Altitude Comp Tilt Button. The Weather Radar displays a bearing and tilt Joystick legend. 2. 1.7.1.2 Vertically Scanning a Storm Cell...
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... Rev. The system indicates the current turbulence detection condition in the upper right of the Weather Radar Display. 1.7.1.9 Enabling/Disabling Turbulence Detection during a Horizontal Scan 1. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-9 The location of the Bearing Line becomes the center point of the Sector Scan. 8. Touch a button to select a 20˚, 40˚, 60...
... Rev. The system indicates the current turbulence detection condition in the upper right of the Weather Radar Display. 1.7.1.9 Enabling/Disabling Turbulence Detection during a Horizontal Scan 1. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-9 The location of the Bearing Line becomes the center point of the Sector Scan. 8. Touch a button to select a 20˚, 40˚, 60...
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... > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. alert is disabled when annunciator is green; From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-10 190-00829-01 Rev. Touch the Display Mode Button. 3. Alert is enabled when button annunciator is gray. 1.7.1.13 Operation in Ground Map...
... > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. alert is disabled when annunciator is green; From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-10 190-00829-01 Rev. Touch the Display Mode Button. 3. Alert is enabled when button annunciator is gray. 1.7.1.13 Operation in Ground Map...
