Garmin GDL 69 manual

GDL 69/69A XM ™ Satellite Radio Activation Instructions 190-00355-04 ©2008 Rev. H[...]

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U TABLE U OF CONTENTS 1 Overview ....................................................................................................................... ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... .............. 1 1.2 Gather Informat[...]

Figure 3-3. AUX – XM Radio Page ............................................................................................... ............. 8 Figure 3-4. Lock Activation Screen ............................................................................................ ................. 9 Figure 3-5. Channel Listings Screen ....................[...]

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1 0B Overview 1.1 7B Introduction Before the GDL 69/69A can be used, the unit must have services subscribed to and be activated by XM Satellite Radio. This document will take you through the process. Please note that the GDL 69 is a weather data link only. The GDL 69A is a weather data link AND audio receiver. This document covers the GDL 69/69A - [...]

2 1B MX20 - GDL 69/69A Activation The MX20 must be correctly configured to accept information from a GDL 69/69A, in accordance with the MX20 Multi-Function Display Instal lation Manual, P/N 560-1025-( ). 2.1 9B Activation Steps 1. Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is highly recommended th[...]

Smart Keys Line Sele ct Keys Data Rad io ID Audio Radio ID Figure 2-1. Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID Locations Figure 2-2. MX20 with Full Channel List 7. For GDL 69A units, the audio portion i s activated independently from the weather. The activations will not be simultaneous. Once the data channel is activated, bring up the XM Radio page on th[...]

Table 2-1. MX20 Weather Products Available in United States Product Aviator Lite (Aviator LT) Subscription Aviator Subscription Aviator Pro Subscription High Resolution NEXRAD R adar    Radar Coverage    Precipitation Type (at surface)    City Forcasts    TFRs    METARs    TAFs    Count[...]

Figure 2-4. Webpage Success Message Figure 2-5. Webpage Failure Message After either receiving a success mess age or resolving the issue with XM, try the activation steps in Section X 2.1 X again. If you still are having trouble, call Garmin AT technical support. 2.3 11B Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A When the GDL 69/69A is not proper[...]

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3 2B G1000 – GDL 69/69A Activation Prior to contacting XM, the GDU must be on and operational. For activation yo u will need your XM Audio Radio ID, XM Data Radio ID and your billing i nformation. Your XM Audio Radio ID and Data Radio ID can be found on the last page of this document. If for some reason you do not have your IDs, you will be able [...]

5. Rotate the inner FMS knob clockwise until the AUX-XM INFORMATION page is displayed. Press the INFO smart key to view your Audio Radio ID and Data Radio ID. See X Figure 3-2 X for these locations. 6. A list of Weather Products will also be shown on the bottom half of the screen. Boxes filled in green will correspond with the type of subscription [...]

3.2 13B Activating the Radio The G1000 needs to be on the INFO page for activation. Call 1.800.98 5.9200 and the XM operator will ask you for y our Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID. Activation should begin o nce the XM operator has all your information. During activation the INFO page will show the various Weather Products being activated. The acti[...]

Figure 3-5. Channel Listings Screen Table 3-1. G1000 Weather Products Available in United States Product Aviator Lite (Aviator LT) Subscription Aviator Subscription Aviator Pro* Subscription High Resolution NEXRAD R adar    Radar Coverage    Precipitation Type (at surface)    City Forcasts    TFRs    MET[...]

Table 3-2. G1000 Weather Products Available in Canada Product Aviator Subscription Aviator Pro* Subscription High Resolution NEXRAD R adar   Radar Coverage   METARs   TAFs   Canadian Weather Warnings   Winds Aloft (at altitude)   AIRMETs   SIGMETs   Surface Weather Maps   PIREPs   *Availab[...]

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4 3B GNS 430/530 – GDL69 Activation For activation you will need your XM Data Radio ID and your billing information. If y our unit is a GDL 69A, which comes with a Data Radio ID and an Audio Radio ID, only the Data Radio ID is displayed on the GNS 430/530, since the GNS 430/530 does not su pport audio services. Your Data Radio ID can be found on [...]

Figure 4-2. Data Link Status Page 5. Refer to X Table 4-1 X to read the SAT ID/CONNECTIVITY informat ion. 6. Verify radio IDs and signal quality is between 2 – 3. If signal qualit y is zero, check the antenna and wiring. Table 4-1. Data Link Status SAT ID Field ‘- -‘ GDL 69/69A – 430/530 Series interface comm unications not yet establishe d[...]

4.3.1 34B Verify NEXRAD To select the Weather Page from the Data Link Page: 1. Turn the large outer knob on the right and move through the Page Groups until the NAV Page Group is selected. 2. Turn the small inner knob on the right until the Weather Page is selected. NEXRAD data is displayed on the screen similar to X Figure 4-3 X , if available . I[...]

4.3.3 36B Verify Textual METAR To select the METARs Text Page: 1. Turn the larger outer knob on the right and move through the Pag e Groups until the AUX Page Group is selected. 2. Turn the small inner knob on the right to the Data Link Page. 3. Press PUSH CRSR and turn small inner knob to highlight Request METAR, put in airport ID , then go back a[...]

4.3.5 38B Verify Temperature/Dewpoints To display Temperature/Dewpoints on the NAV Weather Page: 1. Select the NAV Weather Page. 2. Press CRSR . The upper left hand corner data field flashes. 3. Turn the small right knob and select ‘TEMP/DP’. 4. Press CRSR . The Temperature/Dewpoints are displayed on the NAV Weather Page similar to X Figure 4-7[...]

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5 4B GNS 430W/530W – GDL69/GDL69A Activation For activation of a GDL 69 you will need your XM Data Radio ID, and for activation of a GDL 69A you will need your XM Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID, and your billing information. Your Data and Audio Radio IDs can be found on the last page of this document and on the 430W/530W XM Information page (se[...]

6. If you have a GDL 69A, Verify Audio ID contains the eight character identification code. Th en verify that AUDIO SIGNAL quality is either “Weak” or “Strong”. If signal quality is “Antenna” or “None’, check the antenna and wiring. 7. SERVICE CLASS will initially read “DETECTING ACTIVATIO N”. After the your activation request i[...]

5.2.1 39B Verify Textual METAR To select the METARs Text Page: 1. Turn the larger outer knob on the right and move through the Pag e Groups until the WPT Page Group is selected. 2. Turn the small inner knob on the right to the Textual METAR page. 3. Press PUSH CRSR and turn small inner knob to enter airport ID. 4. Press ENT . The Textual METAR Page[...]

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6 5B GMX 200 - GDL 69/69A Activation The GMX 200 must be correctly configured to accept information from a GDL 69A, in accordance with the GMX 200 Multi-Function Display In stallation Manual, P/N 190-00607-04 (or later). 6.1 26B Activation Steps 1. Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is hig[...]

Table 6-1. GMX 200 Weather Products Available in United States Product Aviator Lite (Aviator LT) Subscription Aviator Subscription Aviator Pro Subscription High Resolution NEXRAD R adar    Radar Coverage    Precipitation Type (at surface)    City Forecasts    TFRs    METARs    TAFs    C[...]

7. For GDL 69A units, the audio portion i s activated independently from the weather. The activations will not be simultaneous. Once the data channel is activated, bring up the XM Radio page on the GMX 200. This can be accomplished by pressing the FN key until XM is displayed. Press the XM smart key. A non-activated unit will display only channel 0[...]

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7 6B G600 – GDL 69/69A Activation Prior to contacting XM, the GDU must be on and operational. For activation yo u will need your XM Audio Radio ID, XM Data Radio ID and your billing i nformation. Your XM Audio Radio ID and Data Radio ID can be found on the last page of this document. If for some reason you do not have your IDs, you will be able t[...]

Table 7-1. G600 Weather Products Available in United States Product Aviator Lite (Aviator LT) Subscription Aviator Subscription Aviator Pro Subscription High Resolution NEXRAD R adar    Radar Coverage    Precipitation Type (at surface)    City Forecasts    TFRs    METARs    TAFs    Coun[...]

7.2 30B Activating the Radio NOTE During the activation process do not change channels or pages during this time. The G600 will need to be on the XM INFORMATION page of the AUX Group when you call for activation. Press the soft key under LOCK and the following window will appear. See X Figure 7-1 X . Call 1.800.985.9200 and the XM operator will ask[...]

7.4 32B Refreshing If the unit is not activated after one hour a ‘refresh’ may be needed. To accomplish this go to the website www.xmradio.com/refresh as explained in Section X 2.2 X . When asked for the Radio ID number on the website, enter the ID number of the service you are refreshing, either your audio package or y our data (weather) packa[...]

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IMPORTANT ! CONTAINS GDL 69/69A INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR XM SATELLITE RADIO ACTIVATION This document MUST be given to the aircraft owner at time of delivery. IMPORTANT! CONTAINS GDL 69/69A INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR XM SATELLITE RADIO ACTIVATION This document MUST be given to the aircraft owner at time of delivery. PL ACE X M RA DI O ID# HERE[...]