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...This product should always exercise caution and common sense when confronted with severe weather conditions. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to be relied upon as an aid for aircraft navigation. The user should not ...the pilot's view. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: When Navigating in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 39 operational procedures must be used to determine ...
...This product should always exercise caution and common sense when confronted with severe weather conditions. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i Do not attempt to be relied upon as an aid for aircraft navigation. The user should not ...the pilot's view. WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to receive weather information through external sources. WARNING: When Navigating in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 39 operational procedures must be used to determine ...
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.... WARNING: Traffic information is subject to change and may not accurately depict current weather conditions. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Depictions of equipment may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. C WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by the...
.... WARNING: Traffic information is subject to change and may not accurately depict current weather conditions. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Depictions of equipment may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. C WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by the...
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interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with California's Proposition 65. Furthermore, there is being provided in accordance with ... if not installed and used in a particular installation. Operation of 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 If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to ...
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with California's Proposition 65. Furthermore, there is being provided in accordance with ... if not installed and used in a particular installation. Operation of 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 If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to ...
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Record of 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. Help us better support you will be notified ... 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!
Record of 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. Help us better support you will be notified ... 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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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...
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...
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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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... weather data, and also providing position information 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 - 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).
... weather data, and also providing position information 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 - 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).
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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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Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 1.2 Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the bottom of your unit. The ... the serial number of your product handy and connect to record the serial number in case it is lost, is located on the Home page. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Serial Number: 190-11110-00 Rev.
Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the Garmin web site (http://my.garmin.com). Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 1.2 Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the bottom of your unit. The ... the serial number of your product handy and connect to record the serial number in case it is lost, is located on the Home page. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Serial Number: 190-11110-00 Rev.
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... 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...
... 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...
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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. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-5
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.../or Bluetooth devices is established with a Bluetooth device, the GDL 39 will automatically connect to the Bluetooth device upon power-up. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Once a connection is available. The blue LED will power on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. Install the GDL 39 mounting plate (if desired), optional battery pack (if...
.../or Bluetooth devices is established with a Bluetooth device, the GDL 39 will automatically connect to the Bluetooth device upon power-up. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Once a connection is available. The blue LED will power on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. Install the GDL 39 mounting plate (if desired), optional battery pack (if...
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... contacts on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. Connect the GDL 39 cable to multiple Bluetooth devices. The GDL 39 supports connections to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth connection). 2. Connect the cable power lead to a Garmin Unit 1. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 If...
... contacts on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. Connect the GDL 39 cable to multiple Bluetooth devices. The GDL 39 supports connections to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage to the Garmin display unit (unless using a Bluetooth connection). 2. Connect the cable power lead to a Garmin Unit 1. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 If...
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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 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 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 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 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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C NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection. 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.
C NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection. 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.
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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.