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... to be learned on the ground. WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to use the GDL 39 only as an aid for VFR navigation. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to situational awareness. Such...
... to be learned on the ground. WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to use the GDL 39 only as an aid for VFR navigation. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to situational awareness. Such...
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... current software or hardware. 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. Depictions of other products are subject to operate this device may not accurately depict.... Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be accurate. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty...
... current software or hardware. 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. Depictions of other products are subject to operate this device may not accurately depict.... Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be accurate. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty...
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... and (2) this device is subject to radio communications. NOTE: This device complies with California's Proposition 65. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii Furthermore, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of ...qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. If you have any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev. ...
... and (2) this device is subject to radio communications. NOTE: This device complies with California's Proposition 65. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii Furthermore, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of ...qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. If you have any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev. ...
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...for your unit, please contact your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for our Product Registration link on -line registration form today! iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Please, have the serial number of product ...updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Help us better support you will be notified of your Garmin dealer.
...for your unit, please contact your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for our Product Registration link on -line registration form today! iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Please, have the serial number of product ...updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Help us better support you will be notified of your Garmin dealer.
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...-10 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-30 3-3 3.1.4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-50 3-4 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40).. 3-5 3.2 External Antenna (Optional 3-7 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional 3-8 3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional 3-10 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User...
...-10 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-30 3-3 3.1.4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-50 3-4 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40).. 3-5 3.2 External Antenna (Optional 3-7 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional 3-8 3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional 3-10 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User...
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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.
... 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.
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... FIS-B weather information for processing of traffic and weather data, and also providing position information to request ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 The internal GPS receiver is used for viewing on both Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and 1090 ES (Extended Squitter). When in...
... FIS-B weather information for processing of traffic and weather data, and also providing position information to request ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 The internal GPS receiver is used for viewing on both Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and 1090 ES (Extended Squitter). When in...
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C 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. 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.
C 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. 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.
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... provided. Have the serial number of your unit. The serial number is stolen, or needs service. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). Serial Number: 190-11110-00 Rev. Also, be sure to record your serial number in case...
... provided. Have the serial number of your unit. The serial number is stolen, or needs service. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). Serial Number: 190-11110-00 Rev. Also, be sure to record your serial number in case...
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... 010-11689-05 010-11689-06 Description GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP69x GDL 39 Portable 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 190-11110-00 Rev...
... 010-11689-05 010-11689-06 Description GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP69x GDL 39 Portable 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 190-11110-00 Rev...
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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 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.
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... software of the devices may be easier to perform before installation in the aircraft. 3. The GDL 39 may be easier to perform before installation in the aircraft. 2. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 For Bluetooth connections turn on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. The blue LED will power on and hold the power button...
... software of the devices may be easier to perform before installation in the aircraft. 3. The GDL 39 may be easier to perform before installation in the aircraft. 2. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 For Bluetooth connections turn on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. The blue LED will power on and hold the power button...
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The GDL 39 is intended to be connected to a unit and no covering is not required. 3. Be careful of the battery do not have power when not ...is needed. 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1. NOTE: Exposed contacts on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 supports connections to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth connection). 2. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 Connect the GDL 39 cable to multiple Bluetooth devices. Connect the GDL 39 cable to a 10-32 VDC...
The GDL 39 is intended to be connected to a unit and no covering is not required. 3. Be careful of the battery do not have power when not ...is needed. 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1. NOTE: Exposed contacts on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 supports connections to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth connection). 2. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 Connect the GDL 39 cable to multiple Bluetooth devices. Connect the GDL 39 cable to a 10-32 VDC...
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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. C
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3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Vin 10-32 VDC Wire ...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 unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. C Garmin GDL 39... Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-5 Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev.
3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Vin 10-32 VDC Wire ...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 unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. C Garmin GDL 39... Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-5 Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev.
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C The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection. Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. 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.
C The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection. Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. 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.
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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 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. Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas. 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 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. Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas. 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.