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...precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. The user should not be used to be learned on the ground. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. Such weather information is ...an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: When Navigating in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for VFR navigation. WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 39 operational procedures must be relied upon as a navigational aid. This product should always exercise caution and ...
...precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. The user should not be used to be learned on the ground. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. Such weather information is ...an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: When Navigating in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for VFR navigation. WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 39 operational procedures must be relied upon as a navigational aid. This product should always exercise caution and ...
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...device may not accurately depict current weather conditions. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within data link weather products may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Operation is provided as an aid in , near, or around... reflect the most current software or hardware. WARNING: Traffic information is subject to change and may differ slightly from the GDL 39. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Depictions of the FCC Rules. Use the connected display device to operate this ...
...device may not accurately depict current weather conditions. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within data link weather products may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Operation is provided as an aid in , near, or around... reflect the most current software or hardware. WARNING: Traffic information is subject to change and may differ slightly from the GDL 39. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Depictions of the FCC Rules. Use the connected display device to operate this ...
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... correct the problem. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with California's Proposition 65. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is subject to a different circuit than the affected.... Furthermore, there is being provided in a particular installation. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
... correct the problem. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with California's Proposition 65. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is subject to a different circuit than the affected.... Furthermore, there is being provided in a particular installation. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
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... for our Product Registration link on -line registration form today! C Record of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. Please, have the...
... for our Product Registration link on -line registration form today! C Record of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. Please, have the...
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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide v Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Product Registration 1-3 1.2 Serial Number for the GDL 39 1-3 1.3 GDL 39 System Configuration Part Numbers 1-4 1.4 What's In The Box 1-5 2 Getting Started 2-1 3 Installation 3-1 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 3-1 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20 3-2 3.1.2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera...
C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide v Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Product Registration 1-3 1.2 Serial Number for the GDL 39 1-3 1.3 GDL 39 System Configuration Part Numbers 1-4 1.4 What's In The Box 1-5 2 Getting Started 2-1 3 Installation 3-1 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 3-1 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20 3-2 3.1.2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera...
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... 3-15 3.6 Unit Care 3-16 3.6.1 Cleaning 3-16 3.6.2 Storage 3-17 3.7 Installation Checkout 3-17 4 Operation 4-1 4.1 Normal Operation 4-1 4.2 Bluetooth Setup 4-3 4.3 Software Updates 4-4 4.4 Traffic 4-4 4.5 Weather 4-5 5 Appendix 5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting 5-1 5.2 Servicing Your Unit 5-2 5.3 GDL 39 Specifications 5-2 5.3.1 Physical Specifications 5-2 5.3.2 Power 5-3 5.3.3 Optional Battery Assembly 5-3 vi Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. C
... 3-15 3.6 Unit Care 3-16 3.6.1 Cleaning 3-16 3.6.2 Storage 3-17 3.7 Installation Checkout 3-17 4 Operation 4-1 4.1 Normal Operation 4-1 4.2 Bluetooth Setup 4-3 4.3 Software Updates 4-4 4.4 Traffic 4-4 4.5 Weather 4-5 5 Appendix 5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting 5-1 5.2 Servicing Your Unit 5-2 5.3 GDL 39 Specifications 5-2 5.3.1 Physical Specifications 5-2 5.3.2 Power 5-3 5.3.3 Optional Battery Assembly 5-3 vi Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. C
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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 When in proximity to request ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, and FIS-B weather information for processing of traffic and ... and also providing position information to the display device. 190-11110-00 Rev. Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot™ will be able to a ground station, the GDL 39 will receive FIS-B weather over a Bluetooth connection. The internal GPS receiver is ...
C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 When in proximity to request ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, and FIS-B weather information for processing of traffic and ... and also providing position information to the display device. 190-11110-00 Rev. Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot™ will be able to a ground station, the GDL 39 will receive FIS-B weather over a Bluetooth connection. The internal GPS receiver is ...
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C GDL 39 Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna Power Button Data/Power Port Optional Battery Assembly Mounting Tray Figure 1-1 GDL 39 with Optional Battery Assembly To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this manual and the Owner's Manual for your display unit. Operational procedures are found in the Owner's Manual for your display unit. 1-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
C GDL 39 Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna Power Button Data/Power Port Optional Battery Assembly Mounting Tray Figure 1-1 GDL 39 with Optional Battery Assembly To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this manual and the Owner's Manual for your display unit. Operational procedures are found in the Owner's Manual for your display unit. 1-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
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Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record your unit. The serial number is stolen, or needs service. Also, be sure to record the serial number in ... the serial number of your serial number in a safe place. 1.2 Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the bottom of your online registration today! C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the space provided. Serial Number: 190-11110-00 Rev. 1.1 Product...
Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record your unit. The serial number is stolen, or needs service. Also, be sure to record the serial number in ... the serial number of your serial number in a safe place. 1.2 Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the bottom of your online registration today! C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the space provided. Serial Number: 190-11110-00 Rev. 1.1 Product...
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... ADS-B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP39x/49x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 5xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with DC Power Cable GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 79x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with bare wire power Table 1-1 GDL 39 Configurations 1-4 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide...
... ADS-B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP39x/49x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 5xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with DC Power Cable GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 79x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with bare wire power Table 1-1 GDL 39 Configurations 1-4 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide...
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1.4 What's In The Box Part Number Description 010-11689-xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver* 253-00503-00 010-11687-00 010-11686-xx 190-11110-00 190-11257-00 Suction Cup Mounting Tray Cable (if ordered, see the table above for part numbers) Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide Trial Certificate to Garmin Pilot™ Table 1-2 GDL 39 Shipping Box Contents * Includes standard detachable antenna. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-5
1.4 What's In The Box Part Number Description 010-11689-xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver* 253-00503-00 010-11687-00 010-11686-xx 190-11110-00 190-11257-00 Suction Cup Mounting Tray Cable (if ordered, see the table above for part numbers) Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide Trial Certificate to Garmin Pilot™ Table 1-2 GDL 39 Shipping Box Contents * Includes standard detachable antenna. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-5
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... plate (if desired), optional battery pack (if used), and the GDL 39. 5. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 2 GETTING STARTED 1. For Bluetooth connections turn on automatically. Connect cabling, if necessary. 6. If the GDL 39 is available. The blue LED will power on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. See the user guides of the...
... plate (if desired), optional battery pack (if used), and the GDL 39. 5. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 2 GETTING STARTED 1. For Bluetooth connections turn on automatically. Connect cabling, if necessary. 6. If the GDL 39 is available. The blue LED will power on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. See the user guides of the...
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...-00 Rev. If the pins are bent, the unit or battery may be physically wired to only one display device. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 Be careful of the battery do not have power when not connected to ... to a Garmin Unit 1. The GDL 39 is not required. 3. Connect the GDL 39 cable to a 10-32 VDC power source. Connect the cable power lead to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth connection). 2. 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to the pins. The GDL 39 supports connections ...
...-00 Rev. If the pins are bent, the unit or battery may be physically wired to only one display device. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 Be careful of the battery do not have power when not connected to ... to a Garmin Unit 1. The GDL 39 is not required. 3. Connect the GDL 39 cable to a 10-32 VDC power source. Connect the cable power lead to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth connection). 2. 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to the pins. The GDL 39 supports connections ...
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C 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20) Power Connector To GPSMAP 49X/39X Data Port 3.1.2 To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10) Power Connector To GPSMAP 69X Data Port To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable 3-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
C 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20) Power Connector To GPSMAP 49X/39X Data Port 3.1.2 To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10) Power Connector To GPSMAP 69X Data Port To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable 3-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-5 If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Vin 10-32 VDC Wire Color AWG Red 26 Discrete Input (see note) Gray 28 ... Tx B (Data Out) Orange 28 Rx A (Data In) White/Green 28 Tx A (Data Out) Green 28 Ground Black 26 Table 3-1 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable Connections EMI FILTER Figure 3-5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable NOTE: The Discrete Input may be used , do not connect this input turns the...
C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-5 If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Vin 10-32 VDC Wire Color AWG Red 26 Discrete Input (see note) Gray 28 ... Tx B (Data Out) Orange 28 Rx A (Data In) White/Green 28 Tx A (Data Out) Green 28 Ground Black 26 Table 3-1 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable Connections EMI FILTER Figure 3-5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable NOTE: The Discrete Input may be used , do not connect this input turns the...
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NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection. C Figure 3-6 Serial Pass-Through Connection NOTE: If the external serial device is not used, TxA and RxA can be left unconnected. 3-6 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections.
NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection. C Figure 3-6 Serial Pass-Through Connection NOTE: If the external serial device is not used, TxA and RxA can be left unconnected. 3-6 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections.
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3.2 External Antenna (Optional) The GDL 39 includes an internal GPS and detachable ADS-B antenna, but can use an optional external GPS antenna and/or an external ADS-B antenna. Standard Detachable ADS-B Antenna External SMA Antenna Connection External MCX GPS Antenna Connection Figure 3-7 GDL 39 Antenna Connections 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas.
3.2 External Antenna (Optional) The GDL 39 includes an internal GPS and detachable ADS-B antenna, but can use an optional external GPS antenna and/or an external ADS-B antenna. Standard Detachable ADS-B Antenna External SMA Antenna Connection External MCX GPS Antenna Connection Figure 3-7 GDL 39 Antenna Connections 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas.
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Figure 3-8 External ADS-B Antenna 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional) Compatible remote GPS antennas are: • GA 25MCX (010-10702-00) (aircraft interior) • GA 35 (aircraft exterior) (013-00235-0x) • GA 36 (aircraft exterior) (013-00244-0x) • GA 37 (aircraft exterior) (013-00245-0x) • A33W (aircraft exterior) (013-00261-0x) Connect the antenna to the connector located on the side of the unit. 3-8 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. C
Figure 3-8 External ADS-B Antenna 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional) Compatible remote GPS antennas are: • GA 25MCX (010-10702-00) (aircraft interior) • GA 35 (aircraft exterior) (013-00235-0x) • GA 36 (aircraft exterior) (013-00244-0x) • GA 37 (aircraft exterior) (013-00245-0x) • A33W (aircraft exterior) (013-00261-0x) Connect the antenna to the connector located on the side of the unit. 3-8 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. C
