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... -----28645 29512 32449 33407 38688 GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page iii Revision E Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA Telephone: 913.397.8200 Aviation Panel-Mount Technical Support Line (Toll Free) 1.888.606.5482 www.garmin.com Garmin (Europe) Ltd. or its... of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied...
... -----28645 29512 32449 33407 38688 GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page iii Revision E Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA Telephone: 913.397.8200 Aviation Panel-Mount Technical Support Line (Toll Free) 1.888.606.5482 www.garmin.com Garmin (Europe) Ltd. or its... of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied...
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...to foreign nationals inside or outside of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. Include this notice with California's Proposition 65. Page iv Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 INFORMATION SUBJECT TO EXPORT CONTROL LAWS This document may contain information..., released, or disclosed to change without first obtaining an export license. This manual is written for current updates and supplemental information concerning the operation of this and other Garmin products. This Notice is being provided in this document. The software version and...
...to foreign nationals inside or outside of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. Include this notice with California's Proposition 65. Page iv Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 INFORMATION SUBJECT TO EXPORT CONTROL LAWS This document may contain information..., released, or disclosed to change without first obtaining an export license. This manual is written for current updates and supplemental information concerning the operation of this and other Garmin products. This Notice is being provided in this document. The software version and...
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... Power Check 4-1 4.2 Initialization of Configuration Module 4-1 4.3 Configure RS-232 Port ...4-3 4.4 System Operational Checkout 4-3 4.5 Activation with XM Satellite Radio 4-5 5 TROUBLESHOOTING...5-1 6 LIMITATIONS ...6-1 6.1 Operation ...6-1 6.2 Installation ...6-1 7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...7-1 7.1 Audio Suppression...7-1 7.2 Equipment Calibration...7-1 7.3 Cleaning ...7-1 APPENDIX A - CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF STRUCTURES C-1 APPENDIX D - INSTALLATION DRAWINGS D-1 GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page v Revision E STC DATA...A-1 APPENDIX B -
... Power Check 4-1 4.2 Initialization of Configuration Module 4-1 4.3 Configure RS-232 Port ...4-3 4.4 System Operational Checkout 4-3 4.5 Activation with XM Satellite Radio 4-5 5 TROUBLESHOOTING...5-1 6 LIMITATIONS ...6-1 6.1 Operation ...6-1 6.2 Installation ...6-1 7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...7-1 7.1 Audio Suppression...7-1 7.2 Equipment Calibration...7-1 7.3 Cleaning ...7-1 APPENDIX A - CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF STRUCTURES C-1 APPENDIX D - INSTALLATION DRAWINGS D-1 GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page v Revision E STC DATA...A-1 APPENDIX B -
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... Link Configuration Page on the 400/500 Series 4-4 Figure 4-3. GDL 69 Interconnect to Warning Horns D-7 Figure D-6. Optional Audio Attenuation D-8 Page vi Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 TNC Connector Installation 2-18 Figure 2-11. Configuration Upload Page - GDL 69/69A Unit View ...1-1 Figure 1-2. GDL 69 Interconnect to GDU 104x D-4 Figure D-3. GDU 104x 4-4 Figure D-1. Garmin Connector Assembly 2-7 Figure 2-6. Data Link Configuration Page on...
... Link Configuration Page on the 400/500 Series 4-4 Figure 4-3. GDL 69 Interconnect to Warning Horns D-7 Figure D-6. Optional Audio Attenuation D-8 Page vi Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 TNC Connector Installation 2-18 Figure 2-11. Configuration Upload Page - GDL 69/69A Unit View ...1-1 Figure 1-2. GDL 69 Interconnect to GDU 104x D-4 Figure D-3. GDU 104x 4-4 Figure D-1. Garmin Connector Assembly 2-7 Figure 2-6. Data Link Configuration Page on...
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...and advisory information on front cover) and is current at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password. The table is subject to no mod unit Page viii Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Purpose Of Modification Mod 1 unit identical to ...change without notice. Service Bulletin Date - - - - Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are listed with the associated service bulletin number, ...
...and advisory information on front cover) and is current at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password. The table is subject to no mod unit Page viii Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Purpose Of Modification Mod 1 unit identical to ...change without notice. Service Bulletin Date - - - - Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are listed with the associated service bulletin number, ...
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... GDL 69/69A may be controlled with the GDL 69/69A, but use with remotely mounted optional switches located in pursuit of a field approval. 1.2 Introduction This manual presents mechanical and electrical installation requirements for installing the GDL 69/69A and XM antenna (GA 55, GA 55A and GA 57) as the GDL 69 with software Version 2.11, 2.13, 2.14, 3.00, 3.01, 3.02 and later. GDL 69/69A Installation Manual...
... GDL 69/69A may be controlled with the GDL 69/69A, but use with remotely mounted optional switches located in pursuit of a field approval. 1.2 Introduction This manual presents mechanical and electrical installation requirements for installing the GDL 69/69A and XM antenna (GA 55, GA 55A and GA 57) as the GDL 69 with software Version 2.11, 2.13, 2.14, 3.00, 3.01, 3.02 and later. GDL 69/69A Installation Manual...
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... GDL 69A audio entertainment to all aircraft on aircraft installation, which have audio control capabilities, but the aircraft may be provided to crew locations. XM audio entertainment to a GDL 69A. Page 1-2 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual...Audio Panel Unit SL10MS Audio Panel Unit GMA 340 Audio Panel Unit GMA 1347 Audio Panel Unit Manufacturer Garmin AT Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin AT Garmin AT Garmin AT Garmin AT Garmin AT Garmin Garmin Software Version (Or later FAA approved version) Ver. 5.5 4.01 5.00 5.00 4.04 4.04...
... GDL 69A audio entertainment to all aircraft on aircraft installation, which have audio control capabilities, but the aircraft may be provided to crew locations. XM audio entertainment to a GDL 69A. Page 1-2 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual...Audio Panel Unit SL10MS Audio Panel Unit GMA 340 Audio Panel Unit GMA 1347 Audio Panel Unit Manufacturer Garmin AT Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin AT Garmin AT Garmin AT Garmin AT Garmin AT Garmin Garmin Software Version (Or later FAA approved version) Ver. 5.5 4.01 5.00 5.00 4.04 4.04...
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... any technology incorporated in this product. 1.7 Interface Summary The following list is protected by aircraft avionics power bus) GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 1-3 Revision E XM features digital quality audio. Subscriptions to XM Satellite Radio weather and audio entertainment ... Remote Power On/Off Discrete Input • 2 Other Discrete Inputs (Reserved for Future Use) • Configuration Module (for the GDL 69/69A units. wherever and whenever you want it around the Continental United States. NOTE It is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile,...
... any technology incorporated in this product. 1.7 Interface Summary The following list is protected by aircraft avionics power bus) GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 1-3 Revision E XM features digital quality audio. Subscriptions to XM Satellite Radio weather and audio entertainment ... Remote Power On/Off Discrete Input • 2 Other Discrete Inputs (Reserved for Future Use) • Configuration Module (for the GDL 69/69A units. wherever and whenever you want it around the Continental United States. NOTE It is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile,...
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...) 7.20 inches (18.26 cm) 1.86 lbs (0.84 kg) 2.83 lbs (1.27 kg) NOTE See Table 2-8 outlining weights for the GDL 69, GDL 69A, remote rack, and modular rack. XM antenna is no applicable TSO. Page 1-4 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Table 1-2. The GA 57 GPS/WAAS - It is the responsibility of those desiring to...
...) 7.20 inches (18.26 cm) 1.86 lbs (0.84 kg) 2.83 lbs (1.27 kg) NOTE See Table 2-8 outlining weights for the GDL 69, GDL 69A, remote rack, and modular rack. XM antenna is no applicable TSO. Page 1-4 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Table 1-2. The GA 57 GPS/WAAS - It is the responsibility of those desiring to...
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....2] ANTENNA J691 0.73 [18.6] 0.37 [9.40] 3.98 [101.1] CENTER OF GRAVITY 8.74 [221.9] 1.60 [40.53] 4.46 [113.22] 0.49 [12.4] 0.73 [18.49] Figure 1-2. GDL 69/69A Remote Rack Unit Dimensions 1.23 31.1 WITH DIMPLES 1.20 30.5 WITHOUT DIMPLES 6.90 175.3 TYP 7.26 184.4 6.30 160.0 3.00 76.2 ANTENNA J691 .60 15....2 .36 9.1 TYP .48 12.2 TYP 4.30 109.2 7.65 194.3 8.73 221.8 .48 12.2 TYP .36 9.1 TYP 4X .38 9.6 4X 3.73 94.7 Figure 1-3. GDL 69/69A Modular Rack Unit Dimensions GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 1-5 Revision E
....2] ANTENNA J691 0.73 [18.6] 0.37 [9.40] 3.98 [101.1] CENTER OF GRAVITY 8.74 [221.9] 1.60 [40.53] 4.46 [113.22] 0.49 [12.4] 0.73 [18.49] Figure 1-2. GDL 69/69A Remote Rack Unit Dimensions 1.23 31.1 WITH DIMPLES 1.20 30.5 WITHOUT DIMPLES 6.90 175.3 TYP 7.26 184.4 6.30 160.0 3.00 76.2 ANTENNA J691 .60 15....2 .36 9.1 TYP .48 12.2 TYP 4.30 109.2 7.65 194.3 8.73 221.8 .48 12.2 TYP .36 9.1 TYP 4X .38 9.6 4X 3.73 94.7 Figure 1-3. GDL 69/69A Modular Rack Unit Dimensions GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 1-5 Revision E
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Antennas must provide protection from direct lightning strikes. Table 1-5. These antennas are approved with the GDL 69/69A. General Description 1.8.1 General Antenna Requirements Garmin recommends the Garmin XM antenna shown in Table 1-6 should work with the certification of equivalent antennas. XM Satellite Radio Antenna Minimum...Current (maximum) Operating Temperature Gain 2332.5 to 2345 MHz 24 dB ± 1 dB** This STC does not support installations of the GDL 69/69A. XM Antennas Model GA 55 GA 55A GA 57 Part Number 011-01033-00 011-01153-00 011-01032-00 Description XM...
Antennas must provide protection from direct lightning strikes. Table 1-5. These antennas are approved with the GDL 69/69A. General Description 1.8.1 General Antenna Requirements Garmin recommends the Garmin XM antenna shown in Table 1-6 should work with the certification of equivalent antennas. XM Satellite Radio Antenna Minimum...Current (maximum) Operating Temperature Gain 2332.5 to 2345 MHz 24 dB ± 1 dB** This STC does not support installations of the GDL 69/69A. XM Antennas Model GA 55 GA 55A GA 57 Part Number 011-01033-00 011-01153-00 011-01032-00 Description XM...
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...-( ) Document GMA 340 Audio Panel Installation Manual GMA 1347 Audio Panel Installation Manual 500 Series Installation Manual 400 Series Installation Manual 400/500 Series Garmin Optional Displays GDU 1040 Installation Manual GA 55A, GA 56A and GA 57 Antenna Installation Manual XM™ Satellite Radio Activation Instructions MX20 Installation Manual SL15 Audio Panel Installation Manual SL10 Audio Panel Installation Manual 1.10 Certification The GDL 69 and GDL 69A XM Satellite Radios and the...
...-( ) Document GMA 340 Audio Panel Installation Manual GMA 1347 Audio Panel Installation Manual 500 Series Installation Manual 400 Series Installation Manual 400/500 Series Garmin Optional Displays GDU 1040 Installation Manual GA 55A, GA 56A and GA 57 Antenna Installation Manual XM™ Satellite Radio Activation Instructions MX20 Installation Manual SL15 Audio Panel Installation Manual SL10 Audio Panel Installation Manual 1.10 Certification The GDL 69 and GDL 69A XM Satellite Radios and the...
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... Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Phone: 44/1794.519944 FAX: 44/1794.519222 Page 1-8 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 For assistance in locating a Service Center near you . To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the numbers shown below. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through online auctions are...
... Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Phone: 44/1794.519944 FAX: 44/1794.519222 Page 1-8 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 For assistance in locating a Service Center near you . To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the numbers shown below. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through online auctions are...
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... provides hardware equipment information for installing the GDL 69/69A, cabling for audio suppression inputs in accordance with the GDL 69A Audio Limitations in case problems occur. Installation of the GDL 69/69A installation as it is covered under separate Garmin GA Antenna AML STC. 2.2 Pre-Installation Information Always follow the aircraft TC or STC requirements. Read the entire manual before closing the work...
... provides hardware equipment information for installing the GDL 69/69A, cabling for audio suppression inputs in accordance with the GDL 69A Audio Limitations in case problems occur. Installation of the GDL 69/69A installation as it is covered under separate Garmin GA Antenna AML STC. 2.2 Pre-Installation Information Always follow the aircraft TC or STC requirements. Read the entire manual before closing the work...
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...system. The GDL 69/69A does not require forced-air cooling; The GDL 69/69A has two mounting rack options available, the remote rack and the modular rack for Remote Rack Page 2-2 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 when mounting, avoid locating the GDL 69/69A near sources... that produce high levels of heat. Installation Procedure 2.3.2 Equipment Required But Not Supplied • Wire: MIL-W-22759/16...
...system. The GDL 69/69A does not require forced-air cooling; The GDL 69/69A has two mounting rack options available, the remote rack and the modular rack for Remote Rack Page 2-2 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 when mounting, avoid locating the GDL 69/69A near sources... that produce high levels of heat. Installation Procedure 2.3.2 Equipment Required But Not Supplied • Wire: MIL-W-22759/16...
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... raising and lowering the channels at a convenient location within the cabin. GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 2-3 Revision E GDL 69/69A Remote Mount Rack 2.4.3 G1000 Modular Rack The G1000 modular rack is used for the GDL 69/69A G1000 modular rack dimensions. Refer to Figure 1-2 for GDL 69). The rack can be mounted vertically using four 6-32 100° counter...
... raising and lowering the channels at a convenient location within the cabin. GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 2-3 Revision E GDL 69/69A Remote Mount Rack 2.4.3 G1000 Modular Rack The G1000 modular rack is used for the GDL 69/69A G1000 modular rack dimensions. Refer to Figure 1-2 for GDL 69). The rack can be mounted vertically using four 6-32 100° counter...
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... PLATE KIT 2 115-00657-00 2 PLCS MAY ALTERNATELY USE P/N 115-00511-00 (PART OF KIT 011-01148-00) 3. Modular Rack for the G1000 Page 2-4 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 PART OF 011-00997-00 CONNECTOR KIT 4. Typical Rocker Switches 1 330-00053-02 125-00097-00 1 1 212-00022-00 PART OF 330...-78 3 125-00059-04 1 211-63234-10 1 3 PLCS 211-63234-12 2 PLCS 3 115-00411-00 NOTES: 1. Figure 2-4. APPLY THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND TO ALL THREADED FASTENERS. Installation Procedure Channel Volume Mute Figure 2-3.
... PLATE KIT 2 115-00657-00 2 PLCS MAY ALTERNATELY USE P/N 115-00511-00 (PART OF KIT 011-01148-00) 3. Modular Rack for the G1000 Page 2-4 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 PART OF 011-00997-00 CONNECTOR KIT 4. Typical Rocker Switches 1 330-00053-02 125-00097-00 1 1 212-00022-00 PART OF 330...-78 3 125-00059-04 1 211-63234-10 1 3 PLCS 211-63234-12 2 PLCS 3 115-00411-00 NOTES: 1. Figure 2-4. APPLY THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND TO ALL THREADED FASTENERS. Installation Procedure Channel Volume Mute Figure 2-3.
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... all input and output signals. Pin Contact Part Numbers Wire Gauge Garmin P/N Military P/N AMP Positronic ITT Cannon 78 pin connectors (P691) 22-28 AWG 336-00021-00 M39029/58-360 204370-2 MC8522D 030-2042-000 GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 2-5 Revision E Route the wiring bundle as... shown in Appendix D. Use 22 or 24 AWG wire for installation of cables and connectors. After the cable assemblies are made assemble the ...
... all input and output signals. Pin Contact Part Numbers Wire Gauge Garmin P/N Military P/N AMP Positronic ITT Cannon 78 pin connectors (P691) 22-28 AWG 336-00021-00 M39029/58-360 204370-2 MC8522D 030-2042-000 GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 2-5 Revision E Route the wiring bundle as... shown in Appendix D. Use 22 or 24 AWG wire for installation of cables and connectors. After the cable assemblies are made assemble the ...
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.... 2. Non-Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and are plastic with metal tip. 2. Spider Ground System: Allows shield grounds to be made to change without notice. 2.5.2 Connector Assembly 1. Configuration Module: Installation details provided in...servicing connector. others are subject to the backshell housing. Page 2-6 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Installation Procedure Table 2-3. D-Sub-Miniature Connector: Installation details provided in Section 2.5.3. 4. Strain Relief Tab: Provides strength and support to wiring bundles. 6....
.... 2. Non-Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and are plastic with metal tip. 2. Spider Ground System: Allows shield grounds to be made to change without notice. 2.5.2 Connector Assembly 1. Configuration Module: Installation details provided in...servicing connector. others are subject to the backshell housing. Page 2-6 Revision E GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Installation Procedure Table 2-3. D-Sub-Miniature Connector: Installation details provided in Section 2.5.3. 4. Strain Relief Tab: Provides strength and support to wiring bundles. 6....
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Garmin Connector Assembly GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 2-7 Revision E Table 2-4. Garmin Connector Assembly Item Number (Reference Figure 2-5) Description 1 Backshell, with Config 50/78 Pin 2 PCB Assembly, Configuration Module 3 Connector, High... Screw, 4-40 x .187 FLHP100, Stainless Steel 8 Screw, 4-40 x .375, Phillips, Stainless Steel 9 Screw, 4-40 x .250, FLHP, Stainless Steel 7 6 Installation Procedure Qty Garmin Part Number 1 125-00085-00 1 012-00605-00 1 330-00185-78 1 320-00212-00 1 115-00499-03 1 115-00500-04 2 211-63234-06 3 211...
Garmin Connector Assembly GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-02 Page 2-7 Revision E Table 2-4. Garmin Connector Assembly Item Number (Reference Figure 2-5) Description 1 Backshell, with Config 50/78 Pin 2 PCB Assembly, Configuration Module 3 Connector, High... Screw, 4-40 x .187 FLHP100, Stainless Steel 8 Screw, 4-40 x .375, Phillips, Stainless Steel 9 Screw, 4-40 x .250, FLHP, Stainless Steel 7 6 Installation Procedure Qty Garmin Part Number 1 125-00085-00 1 012-00605-00 1 330-00185-78 1 320-00212-00 1 115-00499-03 1 115-00500-04 2 211-63234-06 3 211...
