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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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... revision 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 Revision A B C Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA Telephone: 913-397-8200 Aviation Dealer Technical... Support Line (Toll Free): (888) 606-5482 www.garmin.com Garmin (Europe) Ltd Liberty House Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, SO40 9RB, UK Telephone: +44 (0) 8708501241 Revision Date...
... revision 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 Revision A B C Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA Telephone: 913-397-8200 Aviation Dealer Technical... Support Line (Toll Free): (888) 606-5482 www.garmin.com Garmin (Europe) Ltd Liberty House Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, SO40 9RB, UK Telephone: +44 (0) 8708501241 Revision Date...
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... 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... 4 Section 5 Appendix A Appendix B Page Range i - viii 1-1 - 1-12 2-1 - 2-4 3-1 - 3-14 4-1 - 4-10 5-1 - 5-6 A-1 - C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page i A-3 B-1 - B-4 190-00829-01 Rev.
... 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... 4 Section 5 Appendix A Appendix B Page Range i - viii 1-1 - 1-12 2-1 - 2-4 3-1 - 3-14 4-1 - 4-10 5-1 - 5-6 A-1 - C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page i A-3 B-1 - B-4 190-00829-01 Rev.
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GWX 70 Installation Manual Page ii 190-00829-01 Rev. WARNING This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of Commerce (15 ... document may contain information which may not be included on any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
GWX 70 Installation Manual Page ii 190-00829-01 Rev. WARNING This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of Commerce (15 ... document may contain information which 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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... Safe Distance 7.4 ft 9.6 ft 14 ft MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL (MPEL) The zone in which is 10 mW/cm2. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iii SAFE DISTANCE DETERMINATION The following information establishes a minimum safe distance from the 18" antenna as indicated in the illustration... antenna, 9.6 ft from the 12" antenna, and 14 ft from the antenna for personnel near an operating airborne weather radar. The GWX 70 safe distance determination given below . See Advisory Circular 20-68B for general population/uncontrolled environments which the radiation level exceeds the 1 mW/...
... Safe Distance 7.4 ft 9.6 ft 14 ft MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL (MPEL) The zone in which is 10 mW/cm2. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iii SAFE DISTANCE DETERMINATION The following information establishes a minimum safe distance from the 18" antenna as indicated in the illustration... antenna, 9.6 ft from the 12" antenna, and 14 ft from the antenna for personnel near an operating airborne weather radar. The GWX 70 safe distance determination given below . See Advisory Circular 20-68B for general population/uncontrolled environments which the radiation level exceeds the 1 mW/...
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... protective cases, X-rays may emanate from any person to avoid the end of an open end of a radar antenna which dissipates the radio frequency energy. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iv 190-00829-01 Rev. Stray X-rays may be operated on the ground only by qualified personnel.
... protective cases, X-rays may emanate from any person to avoid the end of an open end of a radar antenna which dissipates the radio frequency energy. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page iv 190-00829-01 Rev. Stray X-rays may be operated on the ground only by qualified personnel.
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...an online auction. International Purchases: A separate warranty may be returned to a defect in the area of Garmin. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page v Within the applicable period, Garmin will, at no charge to a product that the customer shall be made at its sole discretion. ... UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased through a Garmin Authorized Service Center; one year from any components that are only valid in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident...
...an online auction. International Purchases: A separate warranty may be returned to a defect in the area of Garmin. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page v Within the applicable period, Garmin will, at no charge to a product that the customer shall be made at its sole discretion. ... UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased through a Garmin Authorized Service Center; one year from any components that are only valid in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident...
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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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... modification (Mod) Levels for the GWX 70. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page vii The table is subject to -date bulletin and advisory information on front cover) and is current at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password. Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are listed...bulletin number, service bulletin date, and the purpose of this manual (see date on the Garmin web site at the time of publication of the modification. MOD LEVEL GWX 70 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER SERVICE BULLETIN DATE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION 190-00829-01 ...
... modification (Mod) Levels for the GWX 70. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page vii The table is subject to -date bulletin and advisory information on front cover) and is current at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password. Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are listed...bulletin number, service bulletin date, and the purpose of this manual (see date on the Garmin web site at the time of publication of the modification. MOD LEVEL GWX 70 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER SERVICE BULLETIN DATE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION 190-00829-01 ...
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... damages resulting from dead ahead in azimuth and +/-30 degrees from improper or negligent installation of the Garmin GWX 70 Weather Radar into an aircraft. To the extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be achieved when installed behind a DO-213 Class A Radome within the RF window defined.../or avionics installation specialists using standard aviation maintenance practices in the planning and design of an installation of the GWX 70. NOTE Garmin recommends installation of the GWX 70 by reference to this manual assumes use in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of the radome and...
... damages resulting from dead ahead in azimuth and +/-30 degrees from improper or negligent installation of the Garmin GWX 70 Weather Radar into an aircraft. To the extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be achieved when installed behind a DO-213 Class A Radome within the RF window defined.../or avionics installation specialists using standard aviation maintenance practices in the planning and design of an installation of the GWX 70. NOTE Garmin recommends installation of the GWX 70 by reference to this manual assumes use in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of the radome and...
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... in a monitoring state, can disrupt GPS performance. 1.3 Interface Summary The GWX 70 is designed as an open architecture system that uses ARINC 429, ARINC 453, and Ethernet communications interfaces. C 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar is a microprocessor-based Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that ... of ground-based cellular communication devices while onboard an aircraft that aircraft must not be turned off the ground. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-2 190-00829-01 Rev. Ground-based cellular telephones that are on board that is on the ground is ...
... in a monitoring state, can disrupt GPS performance. 1.3 Interface Summary The GWX 70 is designed as an open architecture system that uses ARINC 429, ARINC 453, and Ethernet communications interfaces. C 1.2 Equipment Description The Garmin GWX 70 Airborne Weather Radar is a microprocessor-based Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that ... of ground-based cellular communication devices while onboard an aircraft that aircraft must not be turned off the ground. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-2 190-00829-01 Rev. Ground-based cellular telephones that are on board that is on the ground is ...
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... to obtain the latest revision of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com). 1.4.1 Physical Characteristics Table 1-1. GWX 70 Physical Characteristics Characteristic Specification Unit Size See Appendix A GWX 70 R/T Weight 8.6 lbs 10" Antenna Weight 0.7 lbs 12" Antenna Weight 0.9 lbs 18" Antenna Weight 2.4 lbs GWX 70 10"/12" Installation Kit (011-01769-00)* 0.5 lbs GWX 70 18" Installation Kit (011-01769-01...
... to obtain the latest revision of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com). 1.4.1 Physical Characteristics Table 1-1. GWX 70 Physical Characteristics Characteristic Specification Unit Size See Appendix A GWX 70 R/T Weight 8.6 lbs 10" Antenna Weight 0.7 lbs 12" Antenna Weight 0.9 lbs 18" Antenna Weight 2.4 lbs GWX 70 10"/12" Installation Kit (011-01769-00)* 0.5 lbs GWX 70 18" Installation Kit (011-01769-01...
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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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...Environmental Qualification Form for details on -demand service to provide forms by Garmin could invalidate the license and make application for Aircraft Radio Station License. GWX 70 Performance Specifications Specification Effective to 40nm 40nm to meet federal communications commission acceptance...whether a particular installation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-5 CAUTION The transmitter in this equipment is required, make it unlawful to eliminate radio station license ...
...Environmental Qualification Form for details on -demand service to provide forms by Garmin could invalidate the license and make application for Aircraft Radio Station License. GWX 70 Performance Specifications Specification Effective to 40nm 40nm to meet federal communications commission acceptance...whether a particular installation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-5 CAUTION The transmitter in this equipment is required, make it unlawful to eliminate radio station license ...
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...installing this article are within a specific type or class of aircraft to utilize longer pulse durations than specified in an aircraft. C GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Deviations TSO/ETSO TSO-C63d Deviation 1. 1.6 Certification The conditions and tests required for installation in Paragraph 2.2.2.5 of RTCA... 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. TSO articles must have separate approval for TSO approval of this article either on the installation. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-173 as ...
...installing this article are within a specific type or class of aircraft to utilize longer pulse durations than specified in an aircraft. C GWX 70 TSO/ETSO Deviations TSO/ETSO TSO-C63d Deviation 1. 1.6 Certification The conditions and tests required for installation in Paragraph 2.2.2.5 of RTCA... 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. TSO articles must have separate approval for TSO approval of this article either on the installation. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-173 as ...
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...Button. 4. Touch the OK Button to begin transmitting, or touch the Cancel Button to return to select the desired map range. 7. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7 When transmitting while the aircraft is in the figure below to confirm radar activation. Touch the Radar On Button. Touch the... operating. Turn the joystick to the Weather Radar Settings screen. 6. NOTE Always refer to applicable airframe specific documentation for instructions on www.garmin.com. 1.7.1 Operation In Weather Mode WARNING Begin transmitting only when it is not to be within 11 feet of the antenna. 1.7 ...
...Button. 4. Touch the OK Button to begin transmitting, or touch the Cancel Button to return to select the desired map range. 7. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7 When transmitting while the aircraft is in the figure below to confirm radar activation. Touch the Radar On Button. Touch the... operating. Turn the joystick to the Weather Radar Settings screen. 6. NOTE Always refer to applicable airframe specific documentation for instructions on www.garmin.com. 1.7.1 Operation In Weather Mode WARNING Begin transmitting only when it is not to be within 11 feet of the antenna. 1.7 ...
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.... Feature is enabled when button annunciator is enabled again. Use the Joystick to set the Bearing Line position and displays a bearing and tilt Joystick legend. 4. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-8 190-00829-01 Rev. 1.7.1.2 Vertically Scanning a Storm Cell NOTE Vertical scanning of a storm cell should be done with the aircraft wings level...
.... Feature is enabled when button annunciator is enabled again. Use the Joystick to set the Bearing Line position and displays a bearing and tilt Joystick legend. 4. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-8 190-00829-01 Rev. 1.7.1.2 Vertically Scanning a Storm Cell NOTE Vertical scanning of a storm cell should be done with the aircraft wings level...
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... and slide the Gain slider. The location of the Bearing Line becomes the center point of precipitation. 1. stabilization is disabled when button annunciator is gray. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-9 Remember to return the gain setting to 0º. 1.7.1.8 Antenna Stabilization 1. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. To...
... and slide the Gain slider. The location of the Bearing Line becomes the center point of precipitation. 1. stabilization is disabled when button annunciator is gray. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-9 Remember to return the gain setting to 0º. 1.7.1.8 Antenna Stabilization 1. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. To...
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... RADAR Settings. 2. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. Press the Joystick to disable the tilt adjustment function of the Joystick. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-10 190-00829-01 Rev. Alert is enabled when button annunciator is green; Ground clutter suppression is enabled when button annunciator is...
... RADAR Settings. 2. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. Press the Joystick to disable the tilt adjustment function of the Joystick. GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-10 190-00829-01 Rev. Alert is enabled when button annunciator is green; Ground clutter suppression is enabled when button annunciator is...