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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 this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of any revision to this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page A © Copyright 2012 Garmin Ltd.
... of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of any revision to this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page A © Copyright 2012 Garmin Ltd.
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...-01 Rev. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page i Revision C CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION Page Number(s) 1-1 2-1 2-2 3-4 - 3-10 3-11 3-12 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...
...-01 Rev. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page i Revision C CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION Page Number(s) 1-1 2-1 2-2 3-4 - 3-10 3-11 3-12 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...
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... questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. WARNING This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page ii 190-00829-01 Rev. This Notice is being provided in part of...
... questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. WARNING This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page ii 190-00829-01 Rev. This Notice is being provided in part of...
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...exceeds the 1 mW/cm2, is the semi-circular area within a radius of 1 mW/cm2 than what is specified in AC 20-68B. The GWX 70 safe distance determination given below . The distance to 9.5 GHz for more information on lower exposure limits of 7.4 ft from the 10" antenna, 9.6...determination. All personnel must remain outside of the antenna (see example calculations above). C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iii 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 ...
...exceeds the 1 mW/cm2, is the semi-circular area within a radius of 1 mW/cm2 than what is specified in AC 20-68B. The GWX 70 safe distance determination given below . The distance to 9.5 GHz for more information on lower exposure limits of 7.4 ft from the 10" antenna, 9.6...determination. All personnel must remain outside of the antenna (see example calculations above). C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iii 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 ...
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... should be advised that distance. 3. When the antenna is directed toward an absorption shield which dissipates the radio frequency energy. Personnel should be taken: 1. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iv 190-00829-01 Rev. Installed airborne radar should never stand nearby or in a hanger or other enclosure unless the radar transmitter is not...
... should be advised that distance. 3. When the antenna is directed toward an absorption shield which dissipates the radio frequency energy. Personnel should be taken: 1. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iv 190-00829-01 Rev. Installed airborne radar should never stand nearby or in a hanger or other enclosure unless the radar transmitter is not...
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... Park FAX: 913/397.0836 Southampton, SO40 9RB, UK Telephone: 44 (0) 8708501241 190-00829-01 Rev. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page v Limited Warranty All Garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from any package purchased through... an online auction. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...
... Park FAX: 913/397.0836 Southampton, SO40 9RB, UK Telephone: 44 (0) 8708501241 190-00829-01 Rev. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page v Limited Warranty All Garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from any package purchased through... an online auction. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...
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... 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 190-00829-01 Rev.
... 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 190-00829-01 Rev.
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... are listed with the associated service bulletin number, service bulletin date, and the purpose of this manual (see date on the Garmin web site at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password. MOD LEVEL GWX 70 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER SERVICE BULLETIN DATE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION 190-00829-01...
... are listed with the associated service bulletin number, service bulletin date, and the purpose of this manual (see date on the Garmin web site at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password. MOD LEVEL GWX 70 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER SERVICE BULLETIN DATE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION 190-00829-01...
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...and abilities set forth above. NOTE Garmin recommends installation of the GWX 70 by reference to this manual assumes use in the planning and design of an 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... nose mounted radomes. 190-00829-01 Rev. This manual is not a substitute for use by law, Garmin will not be achieved when ...
...and abilities set forth above. NOTE Garmin recommends installation of the GWX 70 by reference to this manual assumes use in the planning and design of an 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... nose mounted radomes. 190-00829-01 Rev. This manual is not a substitute for use by law, Garmin will not be achieved when ...
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.... C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-2 190-00829-01 Rev. The GWX 70 communicates with onboard systems, the operation of ground-based cellular communication devices while onboard an aircraft that uses ARINC 429, ARINC 453, and Ethernet communications interfaces. Ground-based cellular telephones that are on, even in or carried aboard aircraft. 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GWX 70 Airborne...
.... C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-2 190-00829-01 Rev. The GWX 70 communicates with onboard systems, the operation of ground-based cellular communication devices while onboard an aircraft that uses ARINC 429, ARINC 453, and Ethernet communications interfaces. Ground-based cellular telephones that are on, even in or carried aboard aircraft. 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GWX 70 Airborne...
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... the aircraft. ** This weight includes all mounting hardware required to mount the 18" assembly to +70°C. GWX 70 General Specifications Characteristic Operating Temperature Range Humidity Altitude Range Software Compliance Hardware Compliance Environmental Compliance Specification -55°... is available directly from Garmin under the following part number: GWX 70 Environmental Qualification Form, Garmin part number 005-00443-01 To obtain a copy of this form, see the dealer/OEM portion of the GWX 70 Environmental Qualification Form. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-3
... the aircraft. ** This weight includes all mounting hardware required to mount the 18" assembly to +70°C. GWX 70 General Specifications Characteristic Operating Temperature Range Humidity Altitude Range Software Compliance Hardware Compliance Environmental Compliance Specification -55°... is available directly from Garmin under the following part number: GWX 70 Environmental Qualification Form, Garmin part number 005-00443-01 To obtain a copy of this form, see the dealer/OEM portion of the GWX 70 Environmental Qualification Form. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-3
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... below is selected) 9 looks/minute (When range of 40NM or above is selected) ±15° ±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. C 1.4.3 Performance Specifications Table 1-3.
... below is selected) 9 looks/minute (When range of 40NM or above is selected) ±15° ±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. C 1.4.3 Performance Specifications Table 1-3.
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..., maximum 1.5 License Requirements The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to provide forms by Garmin could invalidate the license and make application for a license on whether a particular installation is guaranteed to 320nm 1.4.4 Power Specifications Table...licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-5 GWX 70 Performance Specifications Specification Effective to 40nm 40nm to meet federal communications commission acceptance over the operating temperature range...
..., maximum 1.5 License Requirements The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to provide forms by Garmin could invalidate the license and make application for a license on whether a particular installation is guaranteed to 320nm 1.4.4 Power Specifications Table...licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-5 GWX 70 Performance Specifications Specification Effective to 40nm 40nm to meet federal communications commission acceptance over the operating temperature range...
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.../DO-173 and Paragraph 2.2.2.5 of TSO-C63d Class B when used with a GWX 70 enhanced feature software unlock card. 1.6.2 TSO/ETSO Deviations Table 1-6. GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Deviations TSO/ETSO TSO-C63d Deviation 1. GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Compliance Function Airborne Weather and Ground Mapping Pulsed Radars Performance Standard TSO...Number 006-C0119-0(_) *The Equipment Class is dependent on or within the TSO standards. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-6 190-00829-01 Rev. It is capable of RTCA/DO-220. C Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-173 as well as RTCA/DO-220 to ...
.../DO-173 and Paragraph 2.2.2.5 of TSO-C63d Class B when used with a GWX 70 enhanced feature software unlock card. 1.6.2 TSO/ETSO Deviations Table 1-6. GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Deviations TSO/ETSO TSO-C63d Deviation 1. GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Compliance Function Airborne Weather and Ground Mapping Pulsed Radars Performance Standard TSO...Number 006-C0119-0(_) *The Equipment Class is dependent on or within the TSO standards. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-6 190-00829-01 Rev. It is capable of RTCA/DO-220. C Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-173 as well as RTCA/DO-220 to ...
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... select the desired map range. 7. 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. Turn the joystick to the following procedure. 190-00829... mode on landing. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. Refer to the applicable display pilot's guide for field operating instructions. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7
... select the desired map range. 7. 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. Turn the joystick to the following procedure. 190-00829... mode on landing. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. Refer to the applicable display pilot's guide for field operating instructions. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7
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While on the Weather Radar Display. 3. Press the Joystick. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-8 190-00829-01 Rev. When finished, press the Joystick again to show the Bearing Line on a Horizontal Scan view, touch the Bearing Line Button ...
While on the Weather Radar Display. 3. Press the Joystick. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-8 190-00829-01 Rev. When finished, press the Joystick again to show the Bearing Line on a Horizontal Scan view, touch the Bearing Line Button ...
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... the Sector Scan. 5. 1.7.1.6 Adjusting Gain WARNING Changing the gain in weather mode causes precipitation intensity to 0º. 1.7.1.8 Antenna Stabilization 1. The bearing reference is gray. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-9 From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. turbulence detection is disabled when button annunciator is reset to be displayed as...
... the Sector Scan. 5. 1.7.1.6 Adjusting Gain WARNING Changing the gain in weather mode causes precipitation intensity to 0º. 1.7.1.8 Antenna Stabilization 1. The bearing reference is gray. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-9 From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. turbulence detection is disabled when button annunciator is reset to be displayed as...
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.../Displaying Weather Alert 1. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. Ground clutter suppression is enabled when button annunciator is green; GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-10 190-00829-01 Rev. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. WATCH is enabled when button annunciator is green...
.../Displaying Weather Alert 1. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. Ground clutter suppression is enabled when button annunciator is green; GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-10 190-00829-01 Rev. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. WATCH is enabled when button annunciator is green...