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..., place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with severe weather conditions. 190-11110-00 Rev. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. The user should not be used to situational awareness. Use weather data...the pilot's view. WARNING: This unit provides the ability to be learned on the ground. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to use the GDL 39 only as safety-critical information in nature and is not intended to receive weather information through external sources...
..., place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with severe weather conditions. 190-11110-00 Rev. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. The user should not be used to situational awareness. Use weather data...the pilot's view. WARNING: This unit provides the ability to be learned on the ground. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to use the GDL 39 only as safety-critical information in nature and is not intended to receive weather information through external sources...
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... device under FAA/FCC regulations. WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by an authorized Garmin service center. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of conflicting traffic. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. WARNING: Traffic information is subject to change and... displays, and screens of other products are subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Depictions of hazardous weather. Repairs should only be accurate....
... device under FAA/FCC regulations. WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by an authorized Garmin service center. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of conflicting traffic. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. WARNING: Traffic information is subject to change and... displays, and screens of other products are subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Depictions of hazardous weather. Repairs should only be accurate....
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...there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular .... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii This notice is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference ...
...there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular .... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii This notice is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference ...
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Help us better support you will be notified 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. Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-11110-00 A 6/04.../12 Document resized C 7/17/12 Updated content To obtain accessories 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! C Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. ...
Help us better support you will be notified 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. Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-11110-00 A 6/04.../12 Document resized C 7/17/12 Updated content To obtain accessories 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! C Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. ...
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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-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010...
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-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010...
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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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...Bluetooth connection. WAAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. When in proximity to request ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. 1 INTRODUCTION The GDL 39 includes internal GPS - The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B ...device. 190-11110-00 Rev. The internal GPS receiver is used for viewing on both Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and 1090 ES (Extended Squitter). C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1
...Bluetooth connection. WAAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. When in proximity to request ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. 1 INTRODUCTION The GDL 39 includes internal GPS - The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B ...device. 190-11110-00 Rev. The internal GPS receiver is used for viewing on both Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and 1090 ES (Extended Squitter). C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1
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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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Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record the serial number in case it ...Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the Home page. The serial number is stolen, or needs service. 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. Also..., be sure to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). Have the serial number of your online registration today! 1.1 Product Registration Help us better support you by ...
Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record the serial number in case it ...Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the Home page. The serial number is stolen, or needs service. 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. Also..., be sure to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). Have the serial number of your online registration today! 1.1 Product Registration Help us better support you by ...
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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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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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... guides of the devices may be easier to external power, the GDL 39 will light if a connection has been made. The GDL 39 may be easier to multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Updating of those devices for the GDL 39, any external antenna(s), and cable routing. 4. For Bluetooth connections turn...
... guides of the devices may be easier to external power, the GDL 39 will light if a connection has been made. The GDL 39 may be easier to multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Updating of those devices for the GDL 39, any external antenna(s), and cable routing. 4. For Bluetooth connections turn...
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..., the unit or battery may be physically wired to only one display device. 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. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 Be careful of the battery do not have...
..., the unit or battery may be physically wired to only one display device. 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. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 Be careful of the battery do not have...
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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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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 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...
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 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. C 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. The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496).
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 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. The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496).
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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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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 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.