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    GNC and GNS are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. (GNS 430 Shown) £ Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151 st Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA 190-00140-02, Revision L December 2002 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL GPS 400, GNC TM 420 (A), and GNS TM 430 (A)[...]

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    Page A 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 © Copyright 1998 - 2002 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written[...]

  • Page 3

    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page i P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L This manual is written for software version 3.00, and is not suitable for earlier software versions. Information in this document is subject to cha nge without notice. Visit the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplem ental information concerning the operatio[...]

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    Page ii 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUC TION .........................................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIP TION ........................................................[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page iii P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 2-1. GPS ANTENNA AND UNIT IN STALLATION CONS IDERATI ONS .............................................2-2 FIGURE 3-1. COAXIAL CAB LE INSTA LLATION ........................................................................................ ........3-5 FIGURE 3-2.[...]

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    Page iv 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 LIST OF FIGURES - CONTINUED FIGURE 5-1. MAIN ARINC 429 CONFIG PAGE ........................................................................................ ............5-1 FIGURE 5-2. MAIN RS 232 CONFIG PAGE ...........................................................................[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page v P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 400 SERIES HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY T h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e i d e n t i f i e s h a r d w a r e m o d i f i c a t i o n ( M o d ) L e v e l s f o r t h e GPS 400, GNC 420 and GNS 430. M o d L e v e l s a r e l i s t e d w i t h t h e a s s o c i a t e d s e r v i c e b u [...]

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    Page vi 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 This page intentionally left blank[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual describes the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics and the installation requirements for the 400 Series (GPS 400, GNC 420, and GNS 430) Panel-m ounted units. After installation of the 400 Series system, FAA Form 33[...]

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    Page 1-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of the 400 Series are minim um performance standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the ai[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 1.3.2 General Specifications Operating Temperature Range -20 ° C to +55 ° C. For more details see Environmental Qualification Form. Humidity 95% non-condensing Altitude Range -1,500 ft to 50,000 ft Input Voltage Range (GPS 400) 11 to 33 V DC Input Voltage Range GNS 430 (011-00280[...]

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    Page 1-4 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 1.3.4 COM Transceiver Specifications (GNC 420 and GNS 430 Only) ** Regulatory Compliance TSO-C37d Class 4 & 6* (3 & 5 for “A” models), TSO-C38d Class C & E, JTSO-2C37e, JTSO-2C38e, RTCA DO-186a ICAO Annex 10 Volume III (Part II – Voice Communications Systems) Par.[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-5 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 1.3.5 VOR Specifications (GNS 430 Only) Regulatory Compliance TSO C40c, JTSO-2C40c, RTCA DO-196, EuroCAE ED-22B Receiver Audio Sensitivity At -103.5 dBm (S+N)/N shall not be less than 6 dB. Course Deviation Sensitivity -103.5 dBm or less for 60% of standard deflection. Flag The VOR[...]

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    Page 1-6 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 1.3.6 LOC Specifications (GNS 430 Only) Regulatory Compliance TSO C36e, JTSO-C36e, RTCA DO-195 CLASS A, EuroCAE ED-46B Receiver Audio Sensitivity At -103.5 dBm (S+N)/N shall not be less than 6 dB. Course Deviation Sensitivity -103.5 dBm or less for 60% of standard deflection. Flag [...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-7 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 1.4 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS The following guidance is provided to help en sure the proper licensing of the GNC 420/GNS 430 COM: 1. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 effectiv e Fe bruary 8, 1996 provides the FCC discretion to eliminate radio station license requirem ents for aircra ft[...]

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    Page 1-8 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 The FDE function is built into the GPS 400/GNC 420/GNS 430 and does not require pilot interaction. In contrast, the FDE Prediction Program does require pilot interaction and m ust be used prior to oceanic/remote area flights to predict FDE availability. The 400 Series Trainer softw[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION Careful planning and consideration of the suggestions in this section are required to achieve the desired performance and reliability from the 400 Series unit. Any deviations from the installation instructions prescribed in this document shall be ac[...]

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    Page 2-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 2.2.6 ANTENNA LIMITATIONS Garmin’s GA 56 Antennas are recomm ended for installations where the airspeed of the aircraft is subsonic. In such installations, GA 56—Mod 1 or later—must be used. See the COM, VOR/LOC, and Glideslope antenna specifications for their limitations. 2.[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 2.2.8 COM, VOR/LOC, and Glideslope Antenna Installation Instructions Install the COM, VOR/LOC, and Glideslope antennas according to the manufacturer’s recom mendations. Avoid running other wires and coaxial cab les near the VOR/LOC antenna cable. 2.3 RACK CONSIDERATIONS Plan a lo[...]

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    Page 2-4 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 Qualified GPS Antenna This antenna must be one of those listed in the accessories list, or m eet the following requirements: 1. DO-160C Environmental Conditions The antenna shall meet the environmental conditi ons listed below and shall conform to the test requirements of RTCA DO-1[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3.1 UNIT AND ACCESSORIES The 400 Series units are available under the following part numbers: 3.1.1 GNS 430 (A) CATALOG P/N UNIT P/N GNS 430A ACCESSORIES (1) COLOR OPERATING VOLTAGE MINIMUM XMIT PWR 010-00139-00 011-00280-00 N N BLACK 28 10 W 010-00139-01 [...]

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    Page 3-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 3.1.2 GNC 420 (A) CATALOG P/N UNIT P/N GNC 420A ACCESSORIES (1) COLOR OPERATING VOLTAGE MINIMUM XMIT PWR 010-00173-00 011-00506-00 N N BLACK 28 10 W 010-00173-01 011-00506-00 N Y BLACK 28 10 W 010-00173-10 011-00506-10 N N BLACK 14 or 28 Vdc 10 W 010-00173-11 011-00506-10 N Y BLACK[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L The following installation accessories are available: 1. GPS Antenna Options: • GA 56 Antenna Kit, without cable (Mod 1 or later, Garmin P/N 010-10040-01). This kit contains the following items: ITEM GARMIN P/N QTY GA 56 ANTENNA SUB-ASSEMBLY 011-00134-00 1 BACKING PLATE 115-00031[...]

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    Page 3-4 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 3.2 DATA BASE OPTIONS ITEM GARMIN P/N DATA CARD, WORLD WIDE 010-10201-00 DATA CARD, AMERICAS 010-10201-01 DATA CARD, INTERNATIONAL 010-10201-02 3.3 MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS ITEM GARMIN P/N CONNECTOR, BNC, MALE, CLAMP 330-00087-00 LOW-LOSS AVIATION ANTENNA EXTENSION CABLE WITH RIGHT AN[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-5 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 3.6 CABLE INSTALLATION 1. Route the coaxial cable to the rack location keeping in mind the recom mendations of Section 2. Secure the cable in accordance with good aviation practice. 2. Trim the coaxial cable to the desired length and install the BNC connector (330-00087-00) per the[...]

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    Page 3-6 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 Table 3-2. Recommended Crimp Tools (or equivalent) Connector Type High Density Standard Density Wire Gauge 22-28 AWG 18 AWG 20-24 AWG Hand Crimping Tool Positioner Insertion/ Extraction Tool Positioner Insertion/ Extraction Tool Positioner Insertion/ Extraction Tool Military P/N M2[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-7 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 3.8 400 SERIES UNIT INSERTION AND REMOVAL The 400 Series unit is installed in the rack by sliding it straight in until it stops, about 1 inch short of the final position. A 3/32“ hex drive tool is then inserted into the access hole at the bottom of the unit face. Rotate the hex t[...]

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    Page 3-8 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 This page intentionally left blank.[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALL ATION MANUAL Page 3-9 (Page 3- 10 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 3.10 GA 56 Antenna Installation Drawing Figure 3-2. GA 56 Antenna Installation Drawing[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALL ATION MANUAL Page 3-11 (Page 3- 12 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 3.11 Mounting Rack Dimensions Figure 3-3. GNS 430 Mounting Rack Dimensions[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALL ATION MANUAL Page 3-13 (Page 3- 14 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Figure 3-4. GNC 420 Mounting Rack Dimensions[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALL ATION MANUAL Page 3-15 (Page 3- 16 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Figure 3-5. GPS 400 Mounting Rack Dimensions[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALL ATION MANUAL Page 3-17 (Page 3- 18 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 3.12 Mounting Rack Installation Figure 3-6. GNS 430 Mounting Rack Installation[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALL ATION MANUAL Page 3-19 (Page 3- 20 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Figure 3-7. GNC 420 Mounting Rack Installation[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALL ATION MANUAL Page 3-21 (Page 3- 22 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Figure 3-8. GPS 400 Mounting Rack Installation[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALL ATION MANUAL Page 3-23 (Page 3- 24 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 3.13 Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions Figure 3-9. 400 Series Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4. SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS 4.1 PIN FUNCTION LIST 4.1.1 P4001 View of J4001 connector from back of unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 21 3 1 4 1 51 61 71 81 92 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 [...]

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    Page 4-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 Connector P4001, continued Pin Pin Name I/O 37 ALTITUDE ALARM AUDIO HI (Not implemented at time of publication) Out 38 ALTITUDE ALARM AUDIO LO (Not implemented at time of publication) Out 39 LIGHTING BUS HI In 40 LIGHTING BUS LO In 41 GPS RS 232 OUT 3 In 42 GPS RS 232 IN 3 Out 43 M[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.1.2 P4002 (GNC 420 and GNS 430 Only) View of J4002 connector from back of unit 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Pin Pin Name I/O 1 RESERVED -- 2 RESERVED -- 3 RESERVED -- 4 C OM MIC KEY In 5 INTERCOM MIC HI In 6 COM MIC AUDIO HI In 7 500 Ω COM A[...]

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    Page 4-4 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 4.1.3 P4006 (GNS 430 Only) View of J4006 connector from back of unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Pin Pin Name I/O 1 VOR/LOC +TO Out 2 VOR/LOC +FROM (VOR/LOC COMMON) Out 3 VOR/LOC +FLAG Ou[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-5 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.2 POWER, LIGHTING, AND ANTENNAS 4.2.1 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Function The section covers the Power Input requirements, Lighting Bus input, and Antenna connections. 4.2.2 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Electrical Characteristics 4.2.2.1 Aircraft Power Pin Name Connector Pin [...]

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    Page 4-6 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 4.2.3 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Configuration Refer to section 5.2.6 for lighting configuration. 4.2.4 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Calibration and Checkout Refer to section 3.9 for the COM antenna checkout. 4.2.5 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Interconnect Refer to Figure 4-5 [...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-7 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.4 MAIN INDICATOR 4.4.1 Main Indicator Function The Main Indicator displays both lateral and vertical deviation from selected course, To/From indications, lateral and vertical flags and superflags. The “CDI” key on the bezel of the GNS 430 takes the place of remote “NAV/GPS?[...]

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    Page 4-8 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 4.4.2.4 Superflags Pin Name Connector Pin I/O MAIN LATERAL SUPERFLAG P4001 17 Out MAIN VERTICAL SUPERFLAG P4001 18 Out The output supplies not less than 500 mA on a 28 volt system and 250 mA on a 14 volt system with the output voltage not less than (AIRCRAFT POWER –1.5 V DC ) whe[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-9 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.5 ANNUNCIATORS/SWITCHES 4.5.1 Annunciators/Switches Function NOTE Initial certification of the 400 Series units was accomplished without use of any remote switches or annunciators, since the same switching and annunciation is available on the front panel of the 400 Series unit. H[...]

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    Page 4-10 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 4.5.1.12 ILS/GPS APPROACH Output Sinks 500 mA when GPS navigation is selected and GPS approach is active or when VLOC navigation is selected and an ILS channel has been selected. This output may be connected to the ILS Engage input of an autopilot or flight director to provide hig[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-11 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.6 SERIAL DATA 4.6.1 Serial Data Function 4.6.1.1 RS-232 The 400 Series unit is capable of interfacing with other aviation instruments by transm itting RS-232 Type 1 (often known as ARNAV format) and Type 2 (often known as Northstar form at) data on the GPS RS 232 OUT 1 port. The[...]

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    Page 4-12 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 L a b e l # P a r a m e t e r N a m e 1234 251 Distance to Go • 251G Distance to Go • • • 2 5 2 T i m e t o G o •••• 260G Date (BCD) • • • 261G GPS Discrete Word 1 • • • 275G LRN Status Word • • • 300G Station Declination, Type, and Class • • [...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-13 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.6.2 Serial Data Electrical Characteristics 4.6.2.1 RS-232 Pin Name Connector Pin I/O GPS RS 232 OUT 1 P4001 56 Out GPS RS 232 IN 1 P4001 57 In GPS RS 232 OUT 2 P4001 58 Out GPS RS 232 IN 2 P4001 59 In GPS RS 232 OUT 3 P4001 41 Out GPS RS 232 IN 3 P4001 42 In GPS RS 232 OUT 4 P40[...]

  • Page 50

    Page 4-14 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 4.7 COM/VOR/ILS AUDIO (GNC 420 AND GNS 430 ONLY) 4.7.1 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Function and Emergency Mode Activation of COM MIC KEY enables COM MIC AUDIO and causes the transceiver to transmit. 500 Ω COM AUDIO and 500 Ω VOR/ILS AUDIO are 100 mW audio outputs that are intended to dr[...]

  • Page 51

    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-15 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.7.2.3 COM AUDIO, VOR/ILS AUDIO Pin Name Connector Pin I/O 500 Ω COM AUDIO HI P4002 7 Out 500 Ω COM AUDIO LO P4002 19 Out 500 Ω VOR/ILS AUDIO HI P4006 16 Out 500 Ω VOR/ILS AUDIO LO P4006 17 Out 500 Ω COM AUDIO and 500 Ω VOR/ILS AUDIO each supply 100 mW into a 500 Ω [...]

  • Page 52

    Page 4-16 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 4.8 VOR/ILS INDICATOR (GNS 430 ONLY) 4.8.1 VOR/ILS Indicator Function NOTE Because the GNS 430 includes a “CDI” button that performs switching between GPS and VOR/ILS on a remote indicator, it is seldom necessary to use thes e outputs to drive an indi cator. It is only necessa[...]

  • Page 53

    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-17 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.8.2.4 Flag Pin Name Connector Pin I/O VOR/LOC +FLAG P4006 3 Out VOR/LOC -FLAG (VOR/LOC COMMON) P4006 4 Out GLIDESLOPE +FLAG P4006 30 Out GLIDESLOPE +DOWN/-FLAG (GLIDESLOPE COMMON) P4006 31 Out The Flag output is capable of driving up to three 1000 Ω meter loads. When valid inf[...]

  • Page 54

    Page 4-18 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 4.9 RMI/OBI 4.9.1 RMI/OBI Function The MAIN OBI output provides bearing information from the active way point for Bendix/Ki ng Serial OBI devices based upon the 400 Series unit’s GPS naviga tion. For the GNS 430, the MAIN OBI output may be configured so that it sends VOR/ILS bea[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-19 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.10 DME TUNING (GNS 430 ONLY) 4.10.1 DME Tuning Function The GNS 430 can channel a DME based on the t uned VLOC frequency. The GNS 430 outputs 2 of 5, BCD or Slip parallel DME and King Serial DME ch anneling format. When DME COMMON is held low, the GNS 430 actively tunes the DME.[...]

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    Page 4-20 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 4.10.3 DME Tuning Configuration Refer to section 5.2.12 for the DME tuning configuration. 4.10.4 DME Tuning Calibration and Checkout None. 4.10.5 DME Tuning Interconnect Refer to Figure 4-23 on page 4-65 for the King Serial Pa nel DME tuning interconnect. Refer to Figure 4- 24 on [...]

  • Page 57

    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-21 (Page 4-22 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11 400 SERIES INTERCONNECTS 4.11.1 400 Series System Interface Diagram Figure 4-1. 400 Series System Interface Diagram[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-23 (Page 4-24 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.2 400 Series Typical Installations Figure 4-2. GNS 430 Typical Installation[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-25 (Page 4-26 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Figure 4-3. GNC 420 Typical Installation[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-27 (Page 4-28 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Figure 4-4. GPS 400 Typical Installation[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-29 (Page 4-30 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.3 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Interconnect Figure 4-5. Power, Lighting, and Antennas Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-31 (Page 4-32 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.4 Altimeter Interconnect Figure 4-6. Altimeter Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-33 (Page 4-34 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.5 Main Indicator Interconnect Figure 4-7. Main Indicator Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-35 (Page 4-36 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.6 KI 209A Main Indicator Interconnect Figure 4-8. KI 209A Main Indicator Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-37 (Page 4-38 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.7 KI 208A Main Indicator Interconnect Figure 4-9. KI 208A Main Indicator Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-39 (Page 4-40 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.8 Annunciators/Switches Interconnect Figure 4-10. Annunciators/Switches Interconnect[...]

  • Page 67

    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-41 (Page 4-42 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.9 RS-232 Serial Data Interconnect Figure 4-11. RS-232 Serial Data Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-43 (Page 4-44 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.10 ARINC 429 EFIS Interconnect Figure 4-12. ARINC 429 EFIS Interconnect[...]

  • Page 69

    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-45 (Page 4-46 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.11 ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (1 400 Series Unit, 1 Sandel SN3308) Figure 4-13. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (1 400 Series Unit, 1 Sandel SN3308)[...]

  • Page 70

    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-47 (Page 4-48 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.12 ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (2 GNS 430, 1 Sandel SN3308) Figure 4-14. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (2 GNS 430, 1 Sandel SN3308)[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-49 (Page 4-50 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.13 ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (2 GNS 430, 2 Sandel SN3308) Figure 4-15. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (2 GNS 430, 2 Sandel SN3308)[...]

  • Page 72

    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-51 (Page 4-52 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.14 ARINC 429 Air Data/IRU/AHRS Interconnect Figure 4-16. ARINC 429 Air Data/IRU/AHRS Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-53 (Page 4-54 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.15 ARINC 429 Flight Control Interconnect Figure 4-17. ARINC 429 Flight Control Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-55 (Page 4-56 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.16 Traffic Advisory System Interconnect Figure 4-18. Traffic Advisory System Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-57 (Page 4-58 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.17 Weather and Terrain Interconnect Figure 4-19. Weather and Terrain Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-59 (Page 4-60 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.18 Audio Panel Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-61 (Page 4-62 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.19 VOR/ILS Indicator Interconnect Figure 4-21. VOR/ILS Indicator Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-63 (Page 4-64 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.20 RMI/OBI Interconnect Figure 4-22. RMI/OBI Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-65 (Page 4-66 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.21 King Serial Panel DME Tuning Interconnect Figure 4-23. King Serial Panel DME Tuning Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-67 (Page 4-68 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.22 King Serial Remote DME Tuning Interconnect Figure 4-24. King Serial Remote DME Tuning Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-69 (Page 4-70 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.23 Parallel 2 OF 5 DME Tuning Interconnect Figure 4-25. Parallel 2 OF 5 DME Tuning Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-71 (Page 4-72 blank) P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 4.11.24 Parallel BCD/Slip Code DME Tuning Interconnect Figure 4-26. Parallel BCD/Slip Code DME Tuning Interconnect[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 5. POST INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION & CHECKOUT PROCEDURE 5.1 CONFIGURATION MODE OPERATIONS With power applied to the aviation rack and the 400 Series unit turned off, press and hold the ENT key and turn the unit on. Release the ENT key when the display activates, the unit is now[...]

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    Page 5-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 DATA IN 1, DATA IN 2 Selection Description Off No unit connected to this ARINC 429 input Airdata Altitude, temperature, and speed in formation from the following Airdata systems: B & D 2600, 2601, 2800, 90004-003, Bendix/King KAD 280/480, Shadin ADC 2000 Airdata/AHRS Heading, a[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L DATA OUT Selection Description Off No unit(s) connected to ARINC 429 output ARINC 429 Standard ARINC 429 output data (non-GAMA). GAMA 429 ARINC 429 data as defined by the General Aviation Manufacturers’ Association (GAMA) General Aviation Subset, 2 nd Edition . The output data in[...]

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    Page 5-4 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 CHANNEL INPUTS Selection Description Off No unit(s) connected to input of this channel. Arnav/ei-fuel Serial fuel flow information from the following units: ARNAV FC-10, FT-10 Electronics International FP-5L Crossfill Serial transfer of flight plans and user waypoints between two 4[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-5 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 5.2.3 MAIN INPUTS 1 Page Select the MAIN INPUTS 1 Page (see Figure 5-3). This page (along with the MAIN INPUTS 2 Page) allows you to monitor the data on ARINC 429, RS-232 and other electrical inputs. This is used for verifying electrical interfaces during installation and troublesh[...]

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    Page 5-6 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 5.2.6 MAIN LIGHTING Page Select the MAIN LIGHTING Page (see Figure 5-6). This page allows you to set display parameters that affect the display backlight and key lighting brightness. The DISPLAY and KEY lighting characteristics are adjusted separately, each with the following field[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-7 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L OFFSET Adjusts the lighting level up or down for any given input level. This field has a range of 0 (zero) to 99, and is set to 50 at the factory. This may also be used to m atch lighting curves with other equipment in the panel. PHOTO TRANS % - (Photocell Transition Percentage) Wh[...]

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    Page 5-8 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 5.2.9 MAIN DISCRETE OUTPUTS Page Select the MAIN DISCRETE OUTPUTS Page (see Figure 5-11). This page allows you to verify the operation of any external annunciators and switches that are present in the installation. DISCRETE TOGGLE Selection Verify That: APR The APR annunciator is a[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-9 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L TO-FROM Selection Verify That: FROM The FROM flag is in view. Hidden The TO/FROM flag is hidden. TO The TO flag is in view. SELECTED COURSE Select 150° on the CDI/HSI that is connected to the 400 Series unit’s MAIN OBS inputs. The SELECTED COURSE field indicates near to 150° an[...]

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    Page 5-10 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 5.2.11 COM SETUP Page (GNC 420 and GNS 430 Only) Select the COM SETUP Page (see Figure 5-13). These values are set at the factory and seldom require calibration. FREQ Selects a VHF communication frequency. For purposes of setting the squelch and sidetone levels, only the frequenci[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-11 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 5.2.12 VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (GNS 430 Only) Select the VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (see Figure 5- 14). This page allows you to verify the operation of an external VLOC transfer switch that may be present in the installation. Selection Verify That: REMOTE XFR The box is filled in w[...]

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    Page 5-12 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 SELECTED COURSE Select 150° on the CDI/HSI that is connected to the 400 Series VOR/LOC/GS OBS inputs. The SELECTED COURSE field should indicate near to 150° and a Calibrate to 150°? field appears. Selecting this field calibrates the 400 Series to matc h the input source. Verify[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-13 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 5.2.15 STORMSCOPE CONFIG Page (Only if 400 Series unit configured for BFG WX-500 Stormscope interface) Select the STORMSCOPE CONFIG Page (see Figure 5- 17). This page shows the BF Goodrich WX-500 Stormscope configuration as reported by the WX-500 through RS-232 data. Verify that t[...]

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    Page 5-14 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 5.2.18 TRAFFIC Page (Only if 400 Series unit configured for BFG Skywatch or Ryan TCAD interfaces) Select the TRAFFIC Page (see Figure 5-20). This page shows the BFG Skywatch or Ryan TCAD modes of operation and current traffic situation. For BFG Skywatch, this page shows: 1. The al[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-15 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 5.2.21 MONITORING THE DATA LINK The Data Link is monitored on the Data Link Page. There are four ma in page groups in the 400 Series software version 2.25 or higher: NAV, WPT, AUX, and NRST (see the 400 Series unit Pilot’s Guide for detailed information on the unit’s Page Grou[...]

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    Page 5-16 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 5.3 ADDITIONAL GROUND TESTS 5.3.1 Connector Engagement Test 1. Turn on the 400 Series unit, and turn on the avionics master switch (if applicable). 2. Place the 400 Series unit in the rack and engage the pawl mechanism. 3. Turn the Allen screw of the locking pawl slowly clockwise [...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-17 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L 5.3.4 Deviation & Flags Check 5.3.4.1 Analog Deviation & Flags The analog deviation (LEFT/RIGHT and UP/DOWN), TO /FROM, and FLAG (lateral and vertical) outputs to a CDI or HSI should be verified in flight with potential sources of electrical noise such as autopilot, flaps,[...]

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    Page 5-18 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 5.3.7 VHF COM Check (GNC 420 and GNS 430 Only) A flight test is recommended after the installation is complete to ensure satisfactory performance. To check the communications transceive r, maintain an appropriate altitude and contact a ground station facility at a range of at leas[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page A-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Appendix A. CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS A.1 Continued Airworthiness This section provides assistance to the installi ng agency in preparing Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) in response to Bulletin Number HBAW 98-18, “Checklist for Instructions for Continued Airworthines[...]

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    Page A-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 6. Troubleshooting Information Refer to the 400 Series Maintenance Manual. 7. Removal and Replacement Information Refer to section 3.8 of this manual. If the unit is removed and reinstalled, a functional check of the equipment should be conducted in accordance with section 5.3 of t[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page A-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L A.2 Environmental Qualification Form—GNS 430 NOMENCLATURE: GNS 430 Airborne GPS/VOR /ILS/COM System TYPE/MODEL/PART NO.: 010-00139-(), which includes 011-00280-00 TSO/JTSO COMPLIANCE: TSO-C129a Class A (1) (GPS) TSO-C37d Class 4 & 6, JTSO-2C37e (COM TX, GNS 430) TSO-C37d Clas[...]

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    Page A-4 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 A.3 Environmental Qualification Form—GNC 420 NOMENCLATURE: GNC 420 Airborne GPS/COM System TYPE/MODEL/PART NO.: 010-00173-(), which includes 011-00506-00 TSO/JTSO COMPLIANCE: TSO-C129a Class A (1) (GPS) TSO-C37d Class 4 & 6, JT SO-2C37e (COM TX, GNC 420) TSO-C37d Class 3 &[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page A-5 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L A.4 Environmental Qualification Form—GPS 400 NOMENCLATURE: GPS 400 Airborne GPS System TYPE/MODEL/PART NO.: 010-00171-(), which includes 011-00504-00 TSO/JTSO COMPLIANCE: TSO-C129a Class A (1) (GPS) MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION: 004-00044-0[...]

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    Page A-6 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 A.5 Environmental Qualification Form—GA 56 NOMENCLATURE: GA 56, GPS Aviation Antenna TYPE/MODEL/PART NO.: 011-00134-00 (Stud Mount) 011-00147-00 (Flange Mount) TSO COMPLIANCE: C129 Class A (1) MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION: 004-00015-00 MANU[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page B-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Appendix B. STC Permission Consistent with N8110.69 or Order 8110.4, Aviation Aut hority approved installers are hereby granted permission to use STC’s #SA00705WI (GNS 430), #SA00801WI (GNC 420), and #SA00800WI (GPS 400) data to modify aircraft.[...]

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    Page B-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page B-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page B-5 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page B-7 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page C-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Appendix C. 400 Series RS-232 Aviation Data Format C.1 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE The output signals shall be compatible with RS-232C. Data shall be generated at 9600 baud with a word length of 8 bits, one stop bit, and no parity. C.2 GENERAL OUTPUT FORMAT The 400 Series RS-232 data shal[...]

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    Page C-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 The following table describes the Type 1 output se ntence item designator (id) and item data (dddd) fields. If data for these sentences is invalid or unavailable, dashes ("-") are used to fill in all non-blank character positions. * The line feed character is not output i[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page C-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L C.4 OUTPUT SENTENCE TYPE 2 The 400 Series Type 2 output sentence sh all have the following general format: id - item designator (3 ASCII characters) seq - sequence number (1 binary byte) wpt - waypoint identifier (5 ASCII characters) lat - waypoint latit ude (3 binary bytes) lon - [...]

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    Page C-4 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 The following table describes the Type 2 output sentence item designator (id), sequence num ber (seq), waypoint identifier (wpt), waypoint latitude (lat), waypoint longitude (lon), and m agnetic variation at waypoint (mvar) fields. Field Byte Format 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Description id 1[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page D-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Appendix D. 400 Series RS-232 Fuel/Air Data Input Format D.1 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE The input signals shall be compatible with RS-232C. Data shall be input at 9600 baud with a word length of 8 bits, one stop bit, and no parity. One message is received per second. D.2 SHADIN ALTITUDE [...]

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    Page D-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 D.4 SHADIN FUEL FLOW SENTENCE The GARMIN 400 Series units shall be capable of receiving the following 55-byte message from the Shadin Fuel Flow Indicator: <STX>K0543.2<sp>0100.0<sp>0040.0<sp>0060.0<sp>0123.4<sp>0045.4<sp>0078.0<sp>123[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page D-3 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L D.6 SHADIN FUEL/AIRDATA COMPUTER SENTENCE The GARMIN 400 Series units shall be capable of receiving the following message strings from the Shadin Fuel/Airdata or Airdata Computer: <STX> ZA012<CR><LF> "ZA" (ASCII characters); "012" represents in[...]

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    400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page E-1 P/N 190-00140-02 Page Rev L Appendix E. 400 Series LRU Interface Overview The following tables provide a quick overview of some of the equipm ent that can be interfaced with the GARMIN 400 Series units. This is not a complete listing however; it only represents those units listed in Section 4 of this manual. [...]

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    Page E-2 400 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev L P/N 190-00140-02 Function Bendix/King Collins EFIS EFIS 40/50 EFIS-84 Displays SG 465 DPU-84 Function Sandel EHSI SN 3308 Function Bendix/King Collins Honeywell Litef Litton IRU/AHRS KAU 461 AHC 85E Laseref LTR 81 LTN 90-100 HG 1075 AB LTN-91 HG 1095 AB LTN-92 Function Bendix/King Garmin Century Co[...]