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... in the USA and other electronic storage medium to be used without the express written permission of this manual to this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. This part shall comply with Garmin Banned and Restricted Substances document, 001-00211-00. This ... Copse Road, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. Garmin® is a registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in any storage medium, for personal use, provided that any purpose without the express permission of Garmin. These trademarks may be observed when comparing the information in the...
... in the USA and other electronic storage medium to be used without the express written permission of this manual to this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. This part shall comply with Garmin Banned and Restricted Substances document, 001-00211-00. This ... Copse Road, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. Garmin® is a registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in any storage medium, for personal use, provided that any purpose without the express permission of Garmin. These trademarks may be observed when comparing the information in the...
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... or obstruct the pilot's view. Such weather information is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and is not intended to use the GDL 39 only as an aid for aircraft navigation. WARNING: When Navigating in connection with any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction,...information in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. WARNING: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. Use weather data only as a navigational aid. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to...
... or obstruct the pilot's view. Such weather information is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and is not intended to use the GDL 39 only as an aid for aircraft navigation. WARNING: When Navigating in connection with any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction,...information in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. WARNING: This unit provides the ability to situational awareness. Use weather data only as a navigational aid. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: Use the GDL 39 only as an aid to...
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... Rules. WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by the GDL 39 in a pressurized airplane will not be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Use the connected display device to operate this device may not reflect the most current software or hardware. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized repairs or...
... Rules. WARNING: The pressure altitude information provided by the GDL 39 in a pressurized airplane will not be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Use the connected display device to operate this device may not reflect the most current software or hardware. CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized repairs or...
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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii If you have ..., its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. interference, and ... the equipment or connecting the equipment to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii If you have ..., its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. interference, and ... the equipment or connecting the equipment to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
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... processing of traffic and weather data, and also providing position information to request ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. 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...
... processing of traffic and weather data, and also providing position information to request ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. 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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... by completing your serial number in case it is lost, is located on the Home page. Also, be sure to record your online registration today! C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 The serial number is stolen, or needs service. Have the serial number of your product handy and connect... 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. Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the Garmin web site (http://my...
... by completing your serial number in case it is lost, is located on the Home page. Also, be sure to record your online registration today! C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 The serial number is stolen, or needs service. Have the serial number of your product handy and connect... 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. Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the Garmin web site (http://my...
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...Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Check to see if an update to the system software of the devices may be easier to external power, the GDL 39 will light if a connection has been made. Locate the positions for more than five seconds to turn the GDL 39 on the GDL 39...power on automatically. Install the GDL 39 mounting plate (if desired), optional battery pack (if used), and the GDL 39. 5. If the GDL 39 is attached to the battery pack, press the power button to initiate pairing (Section 4.2). If the GDL 39 is connected to perform before ...
...Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Check to see if an update to the system software of the devices may be easier to external power, the GDL 39 will light if a connection has been made. Locate the positions for more than five seconds to turn the GDL 39 on the GDL 39...power on automatically. Install the GDL 39 mounting plate (if desired), optional battery pack (if used), and the GDL 39. 5. If the GDL 39 is attached to the battery pack, press the power button to initiate pairing (Section 4.2). If the GDL 39 is connected to perform before ...
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... battery pack is used, connecting the power lead is intended to be connected to the compatible display device by either a wireless Bluetooth connection or directly through a serial cable. Connect the cable power lead to the pins. The GDL 39 is not required. 3. Connect the GDL 39 cable to only one display device. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and...
... battery pack is used, connecting the power lead is intended to be connected to the compatible display device by either a wireless Bluetooth connection or directly through a serial cable. Connect the cable power lead to the pins. The GDL 39 is not required. 3. Connect the GDL 39 cable to only one display device. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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C Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. 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. The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection.
C Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. 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. The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection.
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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. Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas. 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. 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. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7
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... UAT data link antennas. 3-10 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. These types of antennas should be evaluated on a model-by unscrewing the antenna on the exterior of transponder antennas that utilize very thin radiator elements are only intended for use at 1090 MHz. • TSO...
... UAT data link antennas. 3-10 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. These types of antennas should be evaluated on a model-by unscrewing the antenna on the exterior of transponder antennas that utilize very thin radiator elements are only intended for use at 1090 MHz. • TSO...
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... the bottom of any radar beam or a VHF radio antenna. If using an external ADS-B antenna, it is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences. 3-12 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 antenna, internal or external, should be mounted at least 6 inches (10...
... the bottom of any radar beam or a VHF radio antenna. If using an external ADS-B antenna, it is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences. 3-12 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 antenna, internal or external, should be mounted at least 6 inches (10...
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3.3.2 Mounting A mounting plate is not used. Figure 3-11 GDL 39 Mounting Plate 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 may be mounted in a remote location away from sliding around, if the mounting plate is included to provide a fixed mount inside the aircraft, if desired. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-13 The GDL 39 and optional battery have rubber pads that keep the unit from the cockpit, but may require the use of an external antenna for best GPS and ADS-B reception.
3.3.2 Mounting A mounting plate is not used. Figure 3-11 GDL 39 Mounting Plate 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 may be mounted in a remote location away from sliding around, if the mounting plate is included to provide a fixed mount inside the aircraft, if desired. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-13 The GDL 39 and optional battery have rubber pads that keep the unit from the cockpit, but may require the use of an external antenna for best GPS and ADS-B reception.
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Attach the mounting plate with room to assist in position and mark the location of direct sunlight. 1. If the optional battery pack is used, insert the GDL 39 into the battery pack small end first and then push down gently so it snaps into place. C Place the mounting plate in routing ... reach the required connections with four #8 flat head 100° screws (not supplied). 5. Locate the lithium-ion battery assembly, if purchased. 3-14 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Drill holes for the mounting screws with the appropriately sized bit. 4.
Attach the mounting plate with room to assist in position and mark the location of direct sunlight. 1. If the optional battery pack is used, insert the GDL 39 into the battery pack small end first and then push down gently so it snaps into place. C Place the mounting plate in routing ... reach the required connections with four #8 flat head 100° screws (not supplied). 5. Locate the lithium-ion battery assembly, if purchased. 3-14 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Drill holes for the mounting screws with the appropriately sized bit. 4.
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... location information inscribed on the mounting plate. 3.5 Charging the Battery Charge the GDL 39 battery assembly until the LED on the battery turns off before using on the glare shield due to the GDL 39 while it is installed to the bottom of the GDL 39. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-15 An orange LED...
... location information inscribed on the mounting plate. 3.5 Charging the Battery Charge the GDL 39 battery assembly until the LED on the battery turns off before using on the glare shield due to the GDL 39 while it is installed to the bottom of the GDL 39. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-15 An orange LED...
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... unit housing using a lightly-dampened cloth with a mild detergent solution and then wipe it dry. Do not apply cleaner to the electrical contacts on the unit. 3-16 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. C GDL 39 Battery Assembly Power...
... unit housing using a lightly-dampened cloth with a mild detergent solution and then wipe it dry. Do not apply cleaner to the electrical contacts on the unit. 3-16 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. C GDL 39 Battery Assembly Power...
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...devices the blue LED will be connected with the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. Power is on the GDL 39. 3. When connected with the GDL 39. 2. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 4-1 ...4 OPERATION 4.1 Normal Operation 1. With power applied to the unit, observe the Status LEDs on . Power Button Figure 4-1 GDL 39 Power Button 4. Multiple Bluetooth devices may be on the front of the GDL 39 to ensure that the Bluetooth connection has been established. Turn on . If using...
...devices the blue LED will be connected with the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. Power is on the GDL 39. 3. When connected with the GDL 39. 2. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 4-1 ...4 OPERATION 4.1 Normal Operation 1. With power applied to the unit, observe the Status LEDs on . Power Button Figure 4-1 GDL 39 Power Button 4. Multiple Bluetooth devices may be on the front of the GDL 39 to ensure that the Bluetooth connection has been established. Turn on . If using...
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... iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. 5.4 Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GDL 39. Please note that the use of this accessory with safety and regulatory standards. or go to https://fly.garmin.com/ fly-garmin/support. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (866...
... iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. 5.4 Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GDL 39. Please note that the use of this accessory with safety and regulatory standards. or go to https://fly.garmin.com/ fly-garmin/support. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (866...
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... not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to any derivative works based on the Software. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 5-7 You agree not to export or re-export the Software to human readable form ...source code form remains a valuable trade secret of the product. You acknowledge that the Software in the normal operation of Garmin. 5.6 Software License Agreement BY USING THE GDL 39, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT ...
... not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to any derivative works based on the Software. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 5-7 You agree not to export or re-export the Software to human readable form ...source code form remains a valuable trade secret of the product. You acknowledge that the Software in the normal operation of Garmin. 5.6 Software License Agreement BY USING THE GDL 39, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT ...