Garmin GDL 39 manual

GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide[...]

© 2013 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries . All rights reserved. T his manual reflects the operation of System Softw are version 2.00, or later . Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to later software versions . Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe , KS 66062, U .S .A. T el[...]

i 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide W ARNING : When installing the GDL 39 in an aircraft, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with aircraft operating controls or obstruct the pilot’ s view . W ARNING: F or safety reasons , GDL 39 operational procedures must be learned on the grou[...]

ii Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G W ARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near , or around areas of hazardous weather . Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions . W ARNING: T raffic information is [...]

iii 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NO TE : T his product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , bir[...]

iv Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G T o obtain accessories for your unit, please contact your Garmin dealer . Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration form today! Registration ensures that you will be notified of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen[...]

v 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide Contents 1 Introduction .........................................................................................1-1 1.1 Product Registration ............................................................................ 1-3 1.2 Serial Number for the GDL 39 ........[...]

vi Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 3.2 External Antenna (Optional) ................................................................. 3-8 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional) ........................................... 3-9 3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional) ............................. [...]

vii 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 5.3 GDL 39 Specifications .......................................................................... 5-2 5.3.1 GDL 39 Physical Specifications ............................................... 5-2 5.3.2 GDL 39R Physical Specifications ...........................[...]

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1-1 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 1 INTRODUCTION The GDL 39 includes internal GPS - W AAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 receives T raffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on both Universal Access T ransceiver (UA T) and 1090 ES (Extended Squitter). When in pr oximity to a ground station, the G[...]

1-2 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G Optional Battery Assembly Mounting T ray GDL 39 Power Button Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Data/Power Port Figure 1-1 GDL 39 with Optional Battery Assembly T o get the most out of your new system, take the time to go[...]

1-3 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 1.1 Pr oduct Registr ation Help us better support you by completing your online registration today! Have the serial number of your product handy and connect to the Garmin web site (http://my .garmin.com). Look for the Pr oduct Registration link on the Home page.[...]

1-4 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 1.3 GDL 39 System Configur ation Part Number s The following part numbers cover the GDL 39 and the cable assembly to connect to the listed product: P art Number Description 010-11689-00 GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver 010-11689-01 GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B[...]

1-5 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 1.4 What’ s In The Bo x P art Number Description 010-11689-xx GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver* 253-00503-00 Suction Cup** 010-11687-00 Mounting T r ay** 010-11686-xx Cable (if ordered, see the table above for part numbers) 190-11110-00 Garmin GDL 39 P [...]

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2-1 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 2 GETTING ST ARTED 1. Check to see if an update to the system software of your GDL 39, display and/or Bluetooth devices is available . See the user guides of those devices for instructions . Updating of the devices may be easier to perform before installation in[...]

2-2 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G Optional External GPS Antenna Optional External ADS-B Antenna Display Device GDL 39 Power and Data Bluetooth Device Figure 2-1 GDL 39 System[...]

3-1 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 3 INST ALLA TION The GDL 39 may be connected to the compatible display device by either a wireless Bluetooth connection or directly thr ough a serial cable. The GDL 39 supports connections to multiple Bluetooth devices. The GDL 39 is intended to be physically wi[...]

3-2 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X P ower/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20) Power Connector T o GDL 39 Data/Power Port T o GPSMAP 49X/39X Data Port Figure 3-1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X P ower/Data Cable 3.1.2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X P ower/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10) Powe[...]

3-3 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B P ower/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-30) Power Connector T o GDL 39 Data/Power Port T o aera 5xx Mount T o SiriusXM Antenna Figure 3-3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B P ower/Data Cable[...]

3-4 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 3.1.4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B P ower/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-50) Power Connector T o GDL 39 Data/Power Port T o SiriusXM Antenna T o aera 79X Mount Figure 3-4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B P ower/Data Cable[...]

3-5 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare W ire P ower/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Wir e Color AW G Vin 10-32 VDC Red 26 Discrete Input (see note) Gray 28 Rx B (Data In) White/Orange 28 Tx B (Data Out) Orange 28 Rx A (Data In) White/Green 28 Tx A (Data Out) Green 28 Gro[...]

3-6 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G NO TE : Secure unused wires to prevent unintentional connections . The GDL 39 and GDL 39R have a pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to a display device that has a single serial connection. Some display devices do not support seria[...]

3-7 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 3.1.6 GDL 39R dSub Connector Pin Out Pin Number Description 1 Discrete Input 2 Tx A (Data Out) 3 Rx A (Data In) 4 ID Pin 5 Ground 6 Tx B (Data Out) 7 Rx B (Data In) 8 Ground 9 Vin 10-32 VDC T able 3-2 GDL 39R Pin Out Connections A connector kit including the con[...]

3-8 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G NO TE : The Discrete Input may be used for a remote On/Off switch. Grounding this input turns the unit on and removing ground turns the unit off . If a remote switch is not used, do not connect this wire. NO TE : Secure unused wires to prevent unintentional conn[...]

3-9 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide Standard Detachable ADS-B Antenna External MCX GPS Antenna Connection External SMA Antenna Connection Figure 3-7 GDL 39 Antenna Connections 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional) Compatible remote GPS antennas are: • GA 25MCX (010-10702-00) (air craft interior) [...]

3-10 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G Power/Data Port External MCX GPS Antenna Connection Figure 3-9 GDL 39 Antenna and Power/Data P ort Connections Figure 3-10 GA 25MCX GPS Antenna[...]

3-11 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional) A blade-type ADS-B antenna is mounted on the exterior of the aircraft. Connection is made by unscrewing the antenna on the GDL 39 and attaching the cable fr om the external antenna to the female SMA connector on the[...]

3-12 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G The following table includes a list of compatible antennas. Model/ Description Conn T ype Mfr P art Number DME T ransponder BNC Comant CI-100 DME T ransponder TNC Comant CI-100-2 DME T ransponder BNC Comant CI-105 DME T ransponder BNC Comant CI-105-3 DME T rans[...]

3-13 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 3.3 GDL 39 Location and Mounting 3.3.1 Location For best reception position the GDL 39 where it has a clear view of the sky . If the unit is placed on the glare shield it may get very hot due to the direct sunlight and reduce the operating life of the unit. The[...]

3-14 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 3.3.2 Mounting A mounting plate is included to provide a fixed mount inside the air craft, if desired. The GDL 39 and optional battery have rubber pads that keep the unit from sliding ar ound, if the mounting plate is not used. The GDL 39 may be mounted in a r[...]

3-15 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 1. Locate the proposed mounting position. Ensure that the cabling will reach the required connections with room to secure the cables in a safe manner . Cables may be inserted into the slot in the included suction cup to assist in routing cables . 2. Place the m[...]

3-16 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 3.4 GDL 39R Location and Mounting The GDL 39R is designed for mounting in a location remote fr om the cockpit. The GDL 39R uses the dSub connector wiring information in section 3.1.6 for the installer to create the necessary cable for connecting to the aircraft[...]

3-17 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide Figure 3-12 GDL 39R Dimensions[...]

3-18 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 3.5 Battery Installation W ARNING : The product contains a lithium-ion battery . T o prevent damage , remove the unit from the aircraft or vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. 1. Locate the lithium-ion battery assembly , if purchased. 2. T h[...]

3-19 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide The battery assembly may be charged independently of the GDL 39. Connect power/data cable to connector in the battery assembly . An orange LED next to the power port on the battery assembly will be lighted while it is charging. The LED will extinguish when char[...]

3-20 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 3.7 Unit Car e 3.7.1 Cleaning The case for the unit is constructed of high-quality material and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit housing using a lightly-dampened cloth with a mild detergent solution and then wipe it dry . A [...]

4-1 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 4 OPERA TION 4.1 Normal Oper ation 1. T urn on any display devices that will interface with the GDL 39. 2. T urn on the GDL 39. 3. With power applied to the unit, observe the Status LEDs on the front of the GDL 39 to ensure that power is on. P ower is indicated [...]

4-2 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G Bluetooth (Blue) Status LEDs Power (Green) Photosensor Figure 4-2 GDL 39 Status LEDs 5. Mak e sure it has acquired a GPS fix. A fix is required for traffic and weather . T o ensure a fix is established, check the display device and view the features that the[...]

4-3 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide Light Behavior Description P ower Solid Green P ower is on Bluetooth Solid Blue Bluetooth connection is active Bluetooth Blinking Blue Manual Bluetooth Searching Mode T able 4-1 GDL 39 Status LEDs The photosensor adjusts the status light intensity based on ambie[...]

4-4 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 4.3 Softwar e Updates Software updates for the GDL 39 can be received thr ough your Garmin display device. See the display device documentation for details. Software updates can be received thr ough your mobile device by downloading the GDL 39 Utility App from y[...]

4-5 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide Refer to the attached website for more information on ADS-B: www .garmin.com/adsb 4.5 W eather The GDL 39 will receive the Flight Information Service (FIS-B) that is broadcast on the UA T data link fr om the F AA gr ound stations. No subscription fee is requir e[...]

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5-1 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 5 APPENDIX 5.1 T r oubleshooting If efforts to r esolve the pr oblem fail, contact your dealer or customer service for technical assistance. Please have the following information ready: • System configuration (pr oducts, antennas, mounting locations, etc.) ?[...]

5-2 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 5.2 Servicing Y our Unit The Garmin GDL 39 has no user -ser viceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for r epairs, or contact Garmin Product Support at 1-866-739-5687. The GDL 39 is sealed to prot[...]

5-3 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 5.3.3 P ower Source: 10 to 32 VDC Unit Power: 3.5 W max Battery Charge Power: 4.5 W max T otal Power while charging: 8.0 W max 5.3.4 Optional Battery Assembly Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Output V oltage: 7.4 VDC Charging V oltage: 10-32 VDC Capacity: 2100 m[...]

5-4 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 5.3.5 Compatibility Compatible units may be added and there ar e limitations with some older units, so contact your authorized Garmin dealer for the most current information. Display T raffic FIS-B (Wx) Connection GPSMAP 39X 8 T argets No RS-232 GPSMAP 49X 8 T [...]

5-5 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wir eless performance. 5.4 Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GDL 39. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone[...]

5-6 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 5.5 GDL 39 P art Numbers Part numbers for individual components of the GDL 39 are shown in the following table: Item P art Number Optional GA 25MCX Remote GPS Antenna (Low Profile) 010-10702-00 Battery Charger Cable 010-10747-04 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X P ower/Data[...]

5-7 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide Item P art Number Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 T able 5-2 Accessories 5.6 Softwar e License Agreement BY USING THE GDL 39, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEME[...]

5-8 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 5.7 LIMITED W ARRANTY All Garmin avionics products are warr anted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from the date of purchase for new Remote-Mount and P anel-Mount products; one year from the date of purchase for new portable pro[...]

5-9 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the product or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMED Y SHALL BE Y OUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMED Y FOR A[...]

5-10 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G 5.8 Battery Information If these guidelines are not followed, the internal Lithium Ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury . • Contac t your local [...]

5-11 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide • When disposing of the battery pack, take it to a professional service, such as a waste electronics tr eatment facility , to have the batter y removed and recycled. • Exposed contacts on the top of the battery do not have power when not connected to a unit[...]

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Index-1 190-11110-00 Rev . G Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide INDEX A Antenna 3-8 , 3-11 Appendix 5-1 B Battery Information 5-10 Installation 3-18 Bluetooth 4-3 C Care 3-20 Cautions ii Charging, the battery 3-18 Cleaning 3-20 Compatibility 5-4 E External antenna 3-8 , 3-11 F FIS-B 1-1 G Getting started 2-1 L Location 3[...]

Index-2 Garmin GDL 39 P ortable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’ s Guide 190-11110-00 Rev . G T T raffic 4-4 T roubleshooting 5-1 U UAT 1-1 W W arnings i , 4-4 W arranty 5-8 Weather 4-5[...]

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