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... and advisory in nature and is not intended to be used to use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as safety-critical information in connection with any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction...relied upon as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in an aircraft, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with severe weather conditions. ...
... and advisory in nature and is not intended to be used to use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as safety-critical information in connection with any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction...relied upon as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in an aircraft, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with severe weather conditions. ...
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... conditions: (1) 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. C WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in visually acquiring traffic. WARNING...
... conditions: (1) 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. C WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in visually acquiring traffic. WARNING...
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... user is being provided in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev. NOTE: This device complies with California's Proposition 65. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular...
... user is being provided in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev. NOTE: This device complies with California's Proposition 65. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular...
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... 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 your Garmin dealer. Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. C Please, have the serial number of... B 6/13/12 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!
... 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 your Garmin dealer. Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. C Please, have the serial number of... B 6/13/12 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!
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... 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's Guide v
... 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's Guide v
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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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... ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. WAAS enabled and ADS-B... receivers. The internal GPS receiver is used for viewing on both Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and 1090 ES (Extended Squitter). Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot™ will receive FIS-B weather over a Bluetooth connection. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS...
... ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. WAAS enabled and ADS-B... receivers. The internal GPS receiver is used for viewing on both Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and 1090 ES (Extended Squitter). Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot™ will receive FIS-B weather over a Bluetooth connection. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS...
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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. 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.
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... serial number in case it is lost, is located on the Home page. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the space provided. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Also, be sure to record your online registration today! 1.1 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing your serial...
... serial number in case it is lost, is located on the Home page. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the space provided. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Also, be sure to record your online registration today! 1.1 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing your serial...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... Bluetooth connections turn on automatically. If the GDL 39 is connected to the system software of those devices for the GDL 39, any external antenna(s), and cable routing. 4. The blue LED will power on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Install the GDL 39 mounting plate (if desired), optional battery pack...
... Bluetooth connections turn on automatically. If the GDL 39 is connected to the system software of those devices for the GDL 39, any external antenna(s), and cable routing. 4. The blue LED will power on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Install the GDL 39 mounting plate (if desired), optional battery pack...
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... 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 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1. Be careful of the battery do not have power when not connected to a unit and...
... 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 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1. Be careful of the battery do not have power when not connected to a unit and...
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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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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 ... be used , do not connect this input turns the unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev. 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 ... be used , do not connect this input turns the unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev. 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.
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C 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. 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 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. 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.
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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. 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.