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WARNING: When Navigating in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. Such weather information is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and is not intended to be...: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in connection with severe weather conditions. 190-11110-00 Rev...
WARNING: When Navigating in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. Such weather information is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and is not intended to be...: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in connection with severe weather conditions. 190-11110-00 Rev...
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...operate this device may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Information contained within this document, including images of the GDL 39 and the bezel, displays, and screens ... may not accurately depict current weather conditions. WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by the GDL 39 in a pressurized airplane will not be made by an authorized Garmin service center. WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near,...
...operate this device may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Information contained within this document, including images of the GDL 39 and the bezel, displays, and screens ... may not accurately depict current weather conditions. WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by the GDL 39 in a pressurized airplane will not be made by an authorized Garmin service center. WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near,...
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... interference that may cause undesired operation. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of the FCC limits for additional help if ...
... interference that may cause undesired operation. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of the FCC limits for additional help if ...
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Please, have the serial number of your Garmin dealer. C iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-11110-00 A 6/04/12 Initial release B 6/13/12 Document resized C 7/...
Please, have the serial number of your Garmin dealer. C iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-11110-00 A 6/04/12 Initial release B 6/13/12 Document resized C 7/...
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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 5xx Audio Mini...
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 5xx Audio Mini...
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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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... (Extended Squitter). The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, and FIS-B weather information for processing of traffic and weather data, and also providing position information to the display device. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 Garmin units like the...
... (Extended Squitter). The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, and FIS-B weather information for processing of traffic and weather data, and also providing position information to the display device. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 Garmin units like the...
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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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.... Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the space provided. Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record your unit. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 1.1 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing your product handy and... connect to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). Have the serial number of your serial number ...
.... Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the space provided. Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record your unit. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 1.1 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing your product handy and... connect to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). Have the serial number of your serial number ...
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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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... (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 The GDL 39 may be easier to turn the GDL 39 on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. Connect cabling, if necessary. 6. If the GDL 39 is available. See the user guides of your GDL 39, display and/or Bluetooth devices is attached to the battery...
... (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 The GDL 39 may be easier to turn the GDL 39 on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. Connect cabling, if necessary. 6. If the GDL 39 is available. See the user guides of your GDL 39, display and/or Bluetooth devices is attached to the battery...
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3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1. If the optional battery pack is used, connecting the power lead is needed. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage to the pins. The GDL 39 supports connections to a ... when not connected to the compatible display device by either a wireless Bluetooth connection or directly through a serial cable. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 If the pins are bent, the unit or battery may be physically wired to the...
3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1. If the optional battery pack is used, connecting the power lead is needed. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage to the pins. The GDL 39 supports connections to a ... when not connected to the compatible display device by either a wireless Bluetooth connection or directly through a serial cable. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 If the pins are bent, the unit or battery may be physically wired to the...
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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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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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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. Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). C NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection.
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. Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). C NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection.
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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. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 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.
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. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 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.