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... procedures must be relied upon as safety-critical information in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. WARNING: When Navigating ...used to use the GDL 39 only as an aid for aircraft navigation. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in an aircraft, place...
... procedures must be relied upon as safety-critical information in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. WARNING: When Navigating ...used to use the GDL 39 only as an aid for aircraft navigation. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in an aircraft, place...
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... 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. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the GDL 39. Repairs should only be accurate. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within data...
... 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. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the GDL 39. Repairs should only be accurate. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within data...
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... is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit than the affected equipment. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to the State of the FCC limits for additional...
... is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit than the affected equipment. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to the State of the FCC limits for additional...
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... stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for your unit, please contact your Garmin dealer. 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. C Record...
... stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for your unit, please contact your Garmin dealer. 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. C Record...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... device. 190-11110-00 Rev. 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). The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. WAAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, and FIS...
... device. 190-11110-00 Rev. 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). The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. WAAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, and FIS...
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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. 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.
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Also, be sure to record your unit. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 The serial number is stolen, or needs service. Serial Number: 190-11110-00 Rev. Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record the serial number in a safe place. 1.2 Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the bottom... number of your serial number in the space provided. 1.1 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing your product handy and connect to the Garmin web site (http://my...
Also, be sure to record your unit. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 The serial number is stolen, or needs service. Serial Number: 190-11110-00 Rev. Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record the serial number in a safe place. 1.2 Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the bottom... number of your serial number in the space provided. 1.1 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing your product handy and connect to the Garmin web site (http://my...
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...-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...
...-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...
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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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... the battery pack, press the power button to turn the GDL 39 on automatically. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 See the user guides of your GDL 39, display and/or Bluetooth devices is established with a Bluetooth device, the GDL 39 will automatically connect to external power, the GDL 39 will light if a connection has been made. Pairing of...
... the battery pack, press the power button to turn the GDL 39 on automatically. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 See the user guides of your GDL 39, display and/or Bluetooth devices is established with a Bluetooth device, the GDL 39 will automatically connect to external power, the GDL 39 will light if a connection has been made. Pairing of...
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...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 Connect the cable power lead to the pins. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage ...device. NOTE: Exposed contacts on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to multiple Bluetooth devices. The GDL 39 supports connections to a Garmin Unit 1. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth ...
...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 Connect the cable power lead to the pins. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage ...device. NOTE: Exposed contacts on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to multiple Bluetooth devices. The GDL 39 supports connections to a Garmin Unit 1. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth ...
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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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... 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... unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver...
... 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... unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver...
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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 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.
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). 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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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. Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas.