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190-00181-02, Revision B
March 2000

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  • Page 1  6(5,(6 ,167$//$7,21 0$18$/ *36  *1&  DQG *16  (GNS 530 Shown) ® GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 E. 151 Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA 190-00181-02, Revision B March 2000...
  • Page 2 GARMIN Corporation. GARMIN Corporation 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A.4 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM—GPS 500..............A-4 A.5 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM—GA 56 ................. A-5 Appendix B. STC PERMISSION ......................B-1 Appendix C. 500 SERIES RS-232 AVIATION DATA FORMAT ............C-1 Appendix D. 500 SERIES RS-232 FUEL/AIR DATA INPUT FORMAT..........D-1 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 4 FIGURE 4-11. RS-232 SERIAL DATA INTERCONNECT ..................4-41 FIGURE 4-12. ARINC 429 EFS 40/50 INTERCONNECT..................4-43 FIGURE 4-13. ARINC 429 SANDEL EHSI INTERCONN. (1 500 SERIES UNIT, 1 SANDEL SN3308) ..... 4-45 FIGURE 4-14. ARINC 429 SANDEL EHSI INTERCONNECT (2 GNS 530, 1 SANDEL SN3308) ...... 4-47 FIGURE 4-15.

  • Page 5: General Description

    1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The 500 Series units are mark width (6.25” wide) units, and 4.60” high. The display is a 320 by 234 pixel color LCD. The units include two removable data cards, one with a Jeppesen database, and the second being an optional custom data card.
  • Page 6 45 seconds d) Warm Start (position known to 10 nm, time known to 10 minutes, with valid almanac and ephemeris): 15 seconds Max Velocity 1000 kts. Dynamics Page 1-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 7 500 Ω load when the transmitter is modulated Sidetone 1.4 V at least 70% Shall be less than 6 dB when the audio input frequency is Demodulated Audio Response varied from 350 to 2500 Hz. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-3 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 8 Except the 1020 Hz Ident Tone will be at least 20 dB down in voice mode. Audio Distortion The distortion in the receiver audio output shall not exceed 10% at all levels up to 100 mW Page 1-4 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 9 In the absence of 150 Hz modulation. c) In the absence of 90 Hz modulation. d) In the absence of both 90 Hz and 150 Hz modulation. e) In the absence of RF. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-5 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 10: License Requirements

    A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 11: Installation

    The ground plane surface directly below the antenna should be a flat plane over as large an area as possible (18 inches square, minimum). The antenna should be mounted a minimum of six feet from any DME antennas, four feet from any ADF sense antennas, and three feet from the 500 Series and its GPS antenna.

  • Page 12: Figure 2-1. Gps Antenna Installation Considerations

    Figure 2-1. GPS Antenna Installation Considerations If a COM antenna is found to be the problem, a 1.57542 GHz notch filter (GARMIN P/N 330-00067-00) may be installed in the VHF COM coax, as close to the COM as possible. This filter is not required for the GNC 520 and GNS 530 transmitters.

  • Page 13: Rack Considerations

    Plan a location which gives the pilot complete and comfortable access to the entire keypad and which is plainly visible from the pilot’s perspective. Installation of remote switches and annunciators may not be required if the 500 Series unit is installed in the pilot’s normal field of view (refer to the FAA letter in Appendix B).
  • Page 14 Cross Pole Gain (LHCP) (on axis) -8 dBic Maximum (at 160 beam width) -9 dBic Maximum Mounting Requirements Cable connection BNC Female Mounting studs Four 8-32 UNC-2A studs 0.50” long Page 2-4 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 15: Installation Procedure

    PRODUCT INFO KIT, GNS 530 (K00-00060-00) The following installation accessories are available: 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 GA 56 ANTENNA SUB-ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 16: Data Base Options

    GPS 500 IN PIPER PA32 DOCUMENTED 190-00181-66 INSTALLATION GNC 520 IN PIPER PA32 190-00181-26 DOCUMENTED INSTALLATION GNS 530 IN PIPER PA32 190-00181-06 DOCUMENTED INSTALLATION GPS 1.57542 GHz NOTCH FILTER 330-00067-00 Page 3-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 17: Installation Accessories Required But Not Provided

    Do not use construction grade RTV sealant or sealants containing acetic acid. These sealants may damage the electrical connections to the antenna. Use of these type sealants may void the antenna warranty. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-3 P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 18: Cable Installation

    Figure 3-1. Coaxial Cable Installation The card-edge connector may be used to terminate shield grounds to the 500 Series back plate. CAUTION Feed wires through the connector backshells before insertion into the 78, 44, and 25 pin connectors.

  • Page 19: Rack Installation

    The rack is designed to facilitate removal of the 500 Series for use in Demo Mode outside the aircraft. Deformation of the rack may make it difficult to install and remove the 500 Series unit.

  • Page 20: Series Unit Insertion And Removal

    It may be necessary to insert the hex drive tool into the access hole and rotate the mechanism 90° counterclockwise to insure correct position prior to placing the unit in the rack. The 500 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”...

  • Page 21: Ga 56 Antenna Installation Drawing

    3.10 GA 56 Antenna Installation Drawing Figure 3-2. GA 56 Antenna Installation Drawing 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-7 (Page 3-8 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 22: Mounting Rack Dimensions

    3.11 Mounting Rack Dimensions Figure 3-3. GNS 530 Mounting Rack Dimensions 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-9 (Page 3-10 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 23: Figure 3-4. Gnc 520 Mounting Rack Dimensions

    Not available at time of release. Figure 3-4. GNC 520 Mounting Rack Dimensions 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-11 (Page 3-12 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 24: Figure 3-5. Gps 500 Mounting Rack Dimensions

    Not available at time of release. Figure 3-5. GPS 500 Mounting Rack Dimensions 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-13 (Page 3-14 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 25: Mounting Rack Installation

    3.12 Mounting Rack Installation Figure 3-6. GNS 530 Mounting Rack Installation 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-15 (Page 3-16 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 26: Figure 3-7. Gnc 520 Mounting Rack Installation

    Not available at time of release. Figure 3-7. GNC 520 Mounting Rack Installation 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-17 (Page 3-18 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 27: Figure 3-8. Gps 500 Mounting Rack Installation

    Not available at time of release. Figure 3-8. GPS 500 Mounting Rack Installation 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-19 (Page 3-20 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 28: System Interconnects

    MAIN OBS ROTOR C MAIN OBS ROTOR H (GROUND) MAIN OBS STATOR D MAIN OBS STATOR E (2.5V COMMON OBS) MAIN OBS STATOR F MAIN OBS STATOR G (2.5V COMMON OBS) 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-1 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 29 ALTITUDE B4 ALTITUDE B2 ALTITUDE B1 ALTITUDE A4 ALTITUDE A2 ALTITUDE A1 ALTITUDE D4 OBS MODE SELECT RESERVED CDI SOURCE SELECT RESERVED DEMO MODE SELECT RESERVED AIRCRAFT GROUND AIRCRAFT GROUND Page 4-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 30 28 VDC AIRCRAFT POWER RESERVED TRANSMIT INTERLOCK COM REMOTE TRANSFER SPARE INTERCOM MIC LO COM MIC AUDIO LO 500Ω COM AUDIO LO RESERVED AIRCRAFT GROUND AIRCRAFT GROUND RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-3 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 31 VOR/ILS ARINC 429 IN A PARALLEL DME - 800KHZ GLIDESLOPE SUPERFLAG PARALLEL DME - 400KHZ PARALLEL DME - 200KHZ AIRCRAFT GROUND PARALLEL DME - 100KHZ PARALLEL DME - 50KHZ AIRCRAFT POWER Page 4-4 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 32: Power, Lighting, And Antennas

    The 500 Series unit can be configured to track 28 V , 14 V , 5 V or 5 V lighting busses using these inputs. Alternatively, the 500 Series unit can automatically adjust for ambient lighting conditions based on the photocell. Refer to section 5.2.4. 4.2.2.3 Antennas Pin Name Connector...

  • Page 33: Altimeter

    The anode should be connected on the receiving unit’s side and the cathode should be connected on the encoder side. A set of diodes is required for each unit without internal diodes. The 500 Series unit includes internal diodes for isolation of the encoder lines. 4.3.3 Altimeter Configuration None.

  • Page 34: Main Indicator

    (Flag OUT OF VIEW) the Flag output is 375 ± 80 mV When invalid information is present (Flag IN VIEW) the Flag output is 0 ± 25 ± mV 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-7 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 35 4-37 for the interconnect between a GNS 530 and a Bendix/King KI 209A. Refer to Figure 4-9 on page 4- 39 for the interconnect between a GPS 500 or GNC 520 and a Bendix/King KI 208A. Page 4-8 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 36: Annunciators/Switches

    500 Series unit. However, if the 500 Series unit is not installed in the pilot’s normal field of view, some or all of the remote switches and annunciators may be required by your certification agency. Appendix B includes an FAA letter granting permission to install GNS 530 without external switches and annunciators.
  • Page 37 4.5.1.12 DEMO MODE SELECT This discrete input may be used to select Demo Mode on the 500 Series unit. A low on this pin at time of unit power-up invokes the Demo Mode. Demo Mode allows the 500 Series unit to simulate reception of GPS satellite signals.

  • Page 38: Serial Data

    GPS RS 232 IN 2 lines to display traffic information on the 500 Series unit. If two 400 or 500 Series units are installed in an aircraft, the GPS RS 232 OUT 3 and GPS RS 232 IN 3 lines may be cross-connected to crossfill flight plans and user-defined waypoints from one 400 or 500 Series unit to the other.
  • Page 39 Label # Parameter Name 034G VOR/ILS Frequency (BCD) 035G DME Frequency (BCD) 100G Selected Course #1 Localizer Deviation Glideslope Deviation VOR Omnibearing 371G Specific Equipment ID Equipment Hex ID Code Page 4-12 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 40 The 500 Series unit can receive traffic data from a BF Goodrich SKY497 Skywatch system using the GPS ARINC 429 IN 1 or GPS ARINC 429 IN 2 ports, in order to display traffic information on the 500 Series unit.

  • Page 41: Com/Vor/Ils Audio (Gnc 520 And Gns 530 Only)

    The microphone gain adjustment is accessible through the top cover. When a 125 mV signal at 1000 Hz is applied to the INTERCOM MIC input, the level on the COM AUDIO output is not less than 7.07 V Page 4-14 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 42 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Calibration and Checkout Refer to section 5.2.9 for the COM calibration. 4.7.5 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Interconnect Refer to Figure 4-19 on page 4-59 for the audio panel interconnect. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-15 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 43: Vor/Ils Indicator (Gns 530 Only)

    +225 ± 75 mV When indicating FROM, output is -225 ± 75 mV When invalid information is present (Flag IN VIEW) the TO/FROM output is 0 ± 10 mV Page 4-16 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 44 VOR/ILS Indicator Calibration and Checkout Refer to sections 5.2.11 and 5.3.8 for the VOR/LOC/GS checkout. 4.8.5 VOR/ILS Indicator Interconnect Refer to Figure 4-20 on page 4-61 for the VOR/ILS indicator interconnect. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-17 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 45: Rmi/Obi

    The MAIN OBI output provides bearing information from the active waypoint for Bendix/King Serial OBI devices based upon the 500 Series unit’s GPS navigation. For the GNS 530, the MAIN OBI output may be configured so that it sends VOR/ILS bearing information when VLOC is selected by the GNS 530 CDI key.

  • Page 46: Dme Tuning (Gns 530 Only)

    < 375 Ω. These inputs are considered inactive if either the voltage to ground is > 18.5 V or the resistance to ground is > 100 kΩ. NAV DME COMMON must be pulled low to indicate to the NAV module that it is the device channeling the DME. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-19 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 47 For the GNS 530 to tune a Narco DME 890 or IDME 891 using parallel 2 of 5, unique wiring and configuration are required. Refer to section 5.2.11 on page 5-10 and Figure 4-24 on page 4-69. Page 4-20 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 48: Series Interconnects

    4.11 500 SERIES INTERCONNECTS 4.11.1 500 Series System Interface Diagram Figure 4-1. 500 Series System Interface Diagram 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-21 (Page 4-22 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 49: Figure 4-2. Gns 530 Typical Installation

    4.11.2 500 Series Typical Installations Figure 4-2. GNS 530 Typical Installation 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-23 (Page 4-24 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 50: Figure 4-3. Gnc 520 Typical Installation

    Figure 4-3. GNC 520 Typical Installation 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-25 (Page 4-26 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 51: Figure 4-4. Gps 500 Typical Installation

    Figure 4-4. GPS 500 Typical Installation 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-27 (Page 4-28 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 52: Figure 4-5. Power, Lighting, And Antennas Interconnect

    4.11.3 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Interconnect Figure 4-5. Power, Lighting, and Antennas Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-29 (Page 4-30 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 53: Figure 4-6. Altimeter Interconnect

    4.11.4 Altimeter Interconnect Figure 4-6. Altimeter Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-31 (Page 4-32 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 54: Figure 4-7. Main Indicator Interconnect

    4.11.5 Main Indicator Interconnect Figure 4-7. Main Indicator Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-33 (Page 4-34 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 55: Figure 4-8. Ki 209A Main Indicator Interconnect

    4.11.6 KI 209A Main Indicator Interconnect Figure 4-8. KI 209A Main Indicator Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-35 (Page 4-36 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 56: Figure 4-9. Ki 208A Main Indicator Interconnect

    4.11.7 KI 208A Main Indicator Interconnect Figure 4-9. KI 208A Main Indicator Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-37 (Page 4-38 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 57: Figure 4-10. Annunciators/Switches Interconnect

    4.11.8 Annunciators/Switches Interconnect Figure 4-10. Annunciators/Switches Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-39 (Page 4-40 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 58: Figure 4-11. Rs-232 Serial Data Interconnect

    4.11.9 RS-232 Serial Data Interconnect Figure 4-11. RS-232 Serial Data Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-41 (Page 4-42 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 59: Figure 4-12. Arinc 429 Efs 40/50 Interconnect

    4.11.10 ARINC 429 EFS 40/50 Interconnect Figure 4-12. ARINC 429 EFS 40/50 Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-43 (Page 4-44 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 60 4.11.11 ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (1 500 Series Unit, 1 Sandel SN3308) Figure 4-13. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (1 500 Series Unit, 1 Sandel SN3308) 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-45 (Page 4-46 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 61 4.11.12 ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (2 GNS 530, 1 Sandel SN3308) Figure 4-14. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (2 GNS 530, 1 Sandel SN3308) 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-47 (Page 4-48 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 62 4.11.13 ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (2 GNS 530, 2 Sandel SN3308) Figure 4-15. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (2 GNS 530, 2 Sandel SN3308) 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-49 (Page 4-50 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 63: Figure 4-16. Arinc 429 Air Data/Iru/Ahrs Interconnect

    4.11.14 ARINC 429 Air Data/IRU/AHRS Interconnect Figure 4-16. ARINC 429 Air Data/IRU/AHRS Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-51 (Page 4-52 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 64: Figure 4-17. Arinc 429 Flight Control Interconnect

    4.11.15 ARINC 429 Flight Control Interconnect Figure 4-17. ARINC 429 Flight Control Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-53 (Page 4-54 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 65: Figure 4-18. Weather And Traffic Interconnect

    4.11.16 Weather and Traffic Interconnect Figure 4-18. Weather and Traffic Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-55 (Page 4-56 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 66: Figure 4-19. Audio Panel Interconnect

    4.11.17 Audio Panel Interconnect Figure 4-19. Audio Panel Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-57 (Page 4-58 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 67: Figure 4-20. Vor/Ils Indicator Interconnect

    4.11.18 VOR/ILS Indicator Interconnect Figure 4-20. VOR/ILS Indicator Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-59 (Page 4-60 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 68: Figure 4-21. Rmi/Obi Interconnect

    4.11.19 RMI/OBI Interconnect Figure 4-21. RMI/OBI Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-61 (Page 4-62 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 69: Figure 4-22. King Serial Panel Dme Tuning Interconnect

    4.11.20 King Serial Panel DME Tuning Interconnect Figure 4-22. King Serial Panel DME Tuning Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-63 (Page 4-64 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 70: Figure 4-23. King Serial Remote Dme Tuning Interconnect

    4.11.21 King Serial Remote DME Tuning Interconnect Figure 4-23. King Serial Remote DME Tuning Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-65 (Page 4-66 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 71: Figure 4-24. Parallel 2 Of 5 Dme Tuning Interconnect

    4.11.22 Parallel 2 OF 5 DME Tuning Interconnect Figure 4-24. Parallel 2 OF 5 DME Tuning Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-67 (Page 4-68 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 72: Figure 4-25. Parallel Bcd/Slip Code Dme Tuning Interconnect

    4.11.23 Parallel BCD/Slip Code DME Tuning Interconnect Figure 4-25. Parallel BCD/Slip Code DME Tuning Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-69 (Page 4-70 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 73: Figure 4-26. King Serial Ka 120 Interconnect

    4.11.24 King Serial KA 120 Interconnect Figure 4-26. King Serial KA 120 Interconnect 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4-71 (Page 4-72 blank) P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 74: Post Installation Configuration & Checkout Procedure

    5.1 CONFIGURATION MODE OPERATIONS With power applied to the aviation rack and the 500 Series unit turned off, press and hold the ENT key and turn the unit on. Release the ENT key when the display activates. After the data base pages, the first page displayed is the MAIN ARINC 429 CONFIG page.
  • Page 75 ARINC 429 data as defined by the GAMA General Aviation Subset, 2 w/Int Edition including GAMA Graphics Protocol ‘A’. The output data includes navigation and flight plan information (including graphical representation of flight plan procedures). Page 5-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 76: Figure 5-2. Main Rs232 Config Page

    No unit(s) connected to channel 1 output Aviation Serial position, altitude, velocity, and navigation data to the following units: GARMIN GPSMAP 195 or GPS III Pilot Argus 3000, 5000, or 7000 Moving Map Electronics International FP-5L Fuel Flow Computer (non-TSO’d) JP Instruments EDM-700 or EDM-760 Engine Monitor Shadin 91204XM Digital Fuel Management System (TSO’d)
  • Page 77 CHAN 3 OUTPUT Selection Description No unit(s) connected to channel 3 output Crossfill Serial transfer of flight plans and user waypoints between two 500 Series units CHAN 4 INPUT Selection Description No unit(s) connected to channel 4 input Lightning strike information from a BF Goodrich WX-500 Stormscope.

  • Page 78: Figure 5-3. Main Inputs Page

    ARINC 429, RS- 232 and other electrical inputs. This is used for verifying electrical interfaces during installation and troubleshooting. Information that is not being received by the 500 Series unit is dashed out. Field...

  • Page 79: Figure 5-5. Date/Time Setup Page

    NOTE If a lighting buss (any selection other than PHOTO) is selected, and the lighting buss control is turned to its minimum (daytime) setting, the display brightness will track the 500 Series unit’s photocell. RESPONSE TIME Sets the speed with which the brightness responds to the input level (buss voltage or ambient light) changes.

  • Page 80: Figure 5-6. Main Discrete I/O Page

    The ILS/GPS APPROACH output is active and inactive as selected on this page (NOTE: This output is connected to the autopilot ILS ENGAGE input, not to an annunciation, and therefore this is for bench testing purposes only). 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-7 P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 81: Figure 5-7. Main Cdi/Obs Config Page

    500 Series unit to match the input source. Verify OBS operation by checking that the course displayed on the 500 Series unit is within 2° of the selected course. Do this at 30° intervals around the OBS card.

  • Page 82: Figure 5-8. Com Setup Page (Gnc 520 And Gns 530 Only)

    Sets the sidetone audio output level. May be set to any value between 0 (zero) and 63. NOTE The sidetone audio output level is independent of the COM volume knob on the 500 Series unit. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-9 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev.

  • Page 83: Figure 5-9. Vor Discrete Inputs Page (Gns 530 Only)

    Figure 5-10. VOR/LOC/GS CDI Page NOTE The LAT, VERT, and SELECTED COURSE configurations only apply to installations where a CDI/HSI is connected to the VOR/LOC/GLIDESLOPE pins on connector P5006. Page 5-10 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 84 Selecting this field will calibrate the 500 Series to match the input source. Verify OBS operation by checking that the course displayed on the 500 Series is within 2° of the selected course. Do this at 30° intervals around the OBS card.

  • Page 85: Figure 5-11. Vor/Loc/Gs Arinc 429 Config Page (Gns 530 Only)

    ARINC 429 DME is to be tuned. If the GNS 530 is connected to a multi-channel ARINC 429 DME, channel 2 Directed freq 2 of that DME will be tuned. Page 5-12 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 86: Figure 5-12. Stormscope Config Page

    5.2.13 STORMSCOPE CONFIG Page (Only if 500 Series unit configured for BFG WX-500 Stormscope interface) Select the STORMSCOPE CONFIG Page (see Figure 5- 12). This page shows the BF Goodrich WX-500 Stormscope configuration as reported by the WX-500 through RS-232 data.

  • Page 87: Figure 5-15. Traffic Page (Skywatch)

    Figure 5-15. TRAFFIC Page (Skywatch) altitude status. For BFG Skywatch (see Figure 5-15), verify that the 500 Series unit can change the Skywatch operating mode (STBY or OPER). In standby mode, verify that the Skywatch may be placed in self-test mode by highlighting “Test Mode?”...

  • Page 88: Additional Ground Tests

    Place the 500 Series unit in the rack and engage the pawl mechanism. Turn the Allen screw of the locking pawl slowly clockwise until the 500 Series unit just comes on. A “T” handle makes the turns easy to count, but do not over-tighten.
  • Page 89 5.3.5 Crossfill Check (Only if dual units installed with RS-232 crossfill connected) Turn on both 400/500 Series units in the aircraft. For each 400 Series unit: Select the first AUX page (titled “FLIGHT PLANNING”).

  • Page 90: Appendix A. Certification Documents

    Appendix A. CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS A.1 Continued Airworthiness Maintenance of the 500 Series units is “on condition” only. Refer to the 500 Series Maintenance Manual (Garmin P/N 190-00181-05). Periodic maintenance of the 500 Series units is not required. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 91: Environmental Qualification Form-Gns 530

    Equipment identified as Category XXXX, no test required Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required Page A-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 92: Environmental Qualification Form-Gnc 520

    Equipment identified as Category XXXX, no test required Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page A-3 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...

  • Page 93: Environmental Qualification Form-Gps 500

    Equipment identified as Category XXXX, no test required Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required Page A-4 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 94: Environmental Qualification Form

    Lightning Induced Transient Susc. 22.0 Equipment identified as Category XXXX, no test required Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 Equipment tested to Category 2A Icing 24.0 Equipment tested to Category C 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page A-5 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
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  • Page 96: Appendix B. Stc Permission

    Appendix B. STC Permission Consistent with N8110.69 or Order 8110.4, Aviation Authority approved installers are hereby granted permission to use STC #2166WI-A data to modify aircraft. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page B-1 P/N 190-00181-02 Page Rev. B...
  • Page 97 STC form not available at time of release. Page B-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
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  • Page 100: Appendix C. 500 Series Rs-232 Aviation Data Format

    - ASCII line feed character (0A hex)* Each Type 1 sentence shall be output by the 500 Series unit approximately once every second. The track, desired track, and bearing to waypoint angles, and the magnetic variation are output according to the current mode of the 500 Series unit (automatic magnetic heading, magnetic variation computed at last known position;...
  • Page 101 Warnings status, only data transmitted are dashes (-). Used to indicate end of Type 1 sentences. * The altitude is not output if the RS-232 port is configured as “Avtn no alt”. Page C-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 102 Each waypoint in the route being navigated by the GNC 500 shall have a Type 2 sentence output by the 500 Series unit approximately once every second. If no route is being navigated by the 500 Series unit (i.e., the active route is empty), the following Type 2 sentence will be output approximately once every second: - item designator (3 ASCII characters;...
  • Page 103 - hundredths of latitude minutes (unsigned binary) mvar Two’s complement binary in 16ths of degrees. Easterly variation is positive. MSB output first. Page C-4 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page Rev. B P/N 190-00181-02...

  • Page 104: Appendix D. 500 Series Rs-232 Fuel/Air Data Input Format

    (0x0d) Note: Checksum is calculated by adding each byte in the message (1 through 14). D.3 ICARUS ALTITUDE SENTENCE The GARMIN 400 Series units shall be capable of receiving the following 10-byte message from the Icarus Altitude Serializer: ALT<sp>12345<CR>...
  • Page 105 0 (0x30, 0x30, 0x30) to 255 (0x32, 0x35, 0x35). D.5 ARNAV / EI FUEL FLOW SENTENCE The GARMIN GNC 400 shall be capable of receiving the following 13-byte message from the ARNAV or Electronics International (“EI”) Fuel Flow Indicators: <STX>G0245100550<ETX>...
  • Page 106 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 indicated Air Speed (knots) ZB345<CR><LF> "ZB" (ASCII characters); "345" represents true Air Speed (knots) ZC678<CR><LF>...
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