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Garmin GPS GNS 530 Installation Manual

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500 SERIES

INSTALLATION MANUAL

GPS 500 and GNS
530A
TM
GNS is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and
may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
TM
(GNS
530 Shown)
Garmin International, Inc.
190-00181-02, Revision G
May 2003

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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL GPS 500 and GNS 530A GNS is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. (GNS 530 Shown) Garmin International, Inc. 190-00181-02, Revision G May 2003...
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision...
  • Page 3 This manual is written for main software version 4.00. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Visit the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the operation of this and other Garmin products.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION ...1-1 1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION...1-1 1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...1-1 1.4 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ...1-7 1.5 CERTIFICATION ...1-7 1.6 FAULT DETECTION AND EXCLUSION (FDE) ...1-7 1.7 LIMITED WARRANTY ...1-8 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION ...2-1 2.2 ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS ...2-1 2.3 RACK CONSIDERATIONS ...2-3 2.4 CABLING AND WIRING ...2-3 2.5 COOLING AIR...2-3 2.6 MINIMUM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...2-3...
  • Page 5 LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 2-1. GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ...2-2 FIGURE 3-1. COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLATION ...3-4 FIGURE 3-2. GA 56 ANTENNA INSTALLATION DRAWING ...3-7 FIGURE 3-3. GNS 530 MOUNTING RACK DIMENSIONS ...3-9 FIGURE 3-4. GPS 500 MOUNTING RACK DIMENSIONS...3-11 FIGURE 3-5. GNS 530 MOUNTING RACK INSTALLATION...3-13 FIGURE 3-6.
  • Page 6 The table is current at the time of publication of this manual (see date on front cover) and is subject to change without notice. Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are encouraged to access the most up-to-date bulletin and advisory information on the Garmin Dealer Resource web site at www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password.

  • Page 7: General Description

    (A) model is a 28 Vdc unit with a 16 Watt COM transmitter. GPS signals are received by Garmin's low profile GA 56 antenna (P/N 010-10040-0X). The 500 Series product lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners.
  • Page 8 1.3.2 General Specifications Operating Temperature Range Humidity Altitude Range Input Voltage Range GPS 500 (011-00562-00, -10) GNS 530 (011-00550-10, -30) Input Voltage Range GNS 530 (011-00550-00) Input Voltage Range GNS 530A (011-00835-00, -10) Power Requirements—P5001 (GNS 530 Main Connector) Power Requirements—P5002 (COM Connector) GNS 530 (011-00550-00) GNS 530A (011-00835-00, -10)
  • Page 9 1.3.4 COM Transceiver Specifications (GNS 530 Only) ** Regulatory Compliance Audio Output Audio Response Audio Distortion AGC Characteristics Sensitivity Squelch Selectivity Spurious Response Transmitter Power Transmitter Duty Cycle Modulation Capability Carrier Noise Level Frequency Stability Demodulated Audio Distortion Sidetone Demodulated Audio Response * C37d Class 4 &...
  • Page 10 1.3.5 VOR Specifications (GNS 530 Only) Regulatory Compliance Receiver Audio Sensitivity Course Deviation Sensitivity Flag AGC Characteristics Spurious Response VOR OBS Bearing Accuracy Audio Output Audio Response Audio Distortion Page 1-4 Rev G TSO C40c, JTSO-2C40c, RTCA DO-196, EuroCAE ED-22B ICAO Annex 10 Volume I (Radio Navigation Aids) Par.
  • Page 11 1.3.6 LOC Specifications (GNS 530 Only) Regulatory Compliance Receiver Audio Sensitivity Course Deviation Sensitivity Flag AGC Characteristics Selectivity Spurious Response Centering Accuracy Audio Output Audio Response Audio Distortion 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL P/N 190-00181-02 TSO C36e, JTSO-C36e, RTCA DO-195 Class A, EuroCAE ED-46B Annex 10 Volume I (Radio Navigation Aids) Par.
  • Page 12 1.3.7 Glideslope Specifications (GNS 530 Only) Regulatory Compliance Sensitivity Centering Accuracy Selectivity Standard deflection Flag Page 1-6 Rev G TSO C34e, JTSO-C34e, RTCA DO-192, EuroCAE ED-47B -87 dBm or less for 60% of standard deflection. 0 ±.0091 ddm or 0 ±7.8 mV. The course deviation shall be 0 ddm ±.0091ddm when using the Glideslope Centering Test Signal as the RF frequency is varied ±17 kHz from the assigned channel.

  • Page 13: License Requirements

    The GPS receivers in the 500 Series units are certified for IFR enroute, terminal, and non-precision approaches. The 500 Series initial certification was accomplished via STC’s by Garmin in a Piper PA32. See Appendix B for copies of the STC’s.

  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    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 15: Installation

    INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION Careful planning and consideration of the suggestions in this section are required to achieve the desired performance and reliability from the 500 Series unit. Any deviations from the installation instructions prescribed in this document shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements set forth in FAA AC 43.13-2A, and 14 CFR Part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration.

  • Page 16: 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 GNS 530 transmitter.

  • Page 17: Rack Considerations

    This device delivers the manual course select to the 500 Series unit, which is required for the GNS 530 VOR receiver, and optional for the 500/530 GPS receiver. Course information can come from an analog resolver, or from an EFIS/EHSI via ARINC 429 serial data.
  • Page 18 Qualified GPS Antenna This antenna must be one of those listed in the accessories list, or meet the following requirements: 1. DO-160C Environmental Conditions The antenna shall meet the environmental conditions listed below and shall conform to the test requirements of RTCA DO-160C. Environmental Condition Temperature (operating)

  • Page 19: Installation Procedure

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE UNIT AND ACCESSORIES The GNS 530 units are available under the following part numbers: 3.1.1 GNS 530 CATALOG UNIT 530A 010-00182-00 011-00550-00 010-00182-01 011-00550-00 010-00182-10 011-00550-10 010-00182-11 011-00550-10 010-00182-30 011-00550-30 010-00182-31 011-00550-30 010-00285-00 011-00835-00 010-00285-01 011-00835-00 010-00285-10 011-00835-10 010-00285-11 011-00835-10 1) The following accessories are included with the GNS 530 for those indicated with a “Y”...
  • Page 20 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 GA 56 ANTENNA SUB-ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE NUT, SELF-LOCKING, #8-32 ANTENNA GASKET •...

  • Page 21: Data Base Options

    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 P/N 190-00181-02 GARMIN P/N 010-10201-00 010-10201-01 010-10201-02...

  • Page 22: Cable Installation

    The following tables list contact part numbers (for reference) and recommended crimp tools: Table 3-1. Pin Contact Part Numbers 78 pin conn (P5001/5008) Connector Type High Density Pin Contact Wire Gauge 22-24 AWG Garmin P/N 336-00021-00 Military P/N M39029/58-360 204370-2 Positronic M39029/58-360 ITT Cannon 030-2042-000...

  • Page 23: Rack Installation

    615725 Insertion/extraction tools from ITT Cannon are all plastic; others are plastic with metal tip. Non-Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and consequently are subject to change without notice. Alternate contacts for 18 AWG wire: As an alternative to the Positronic contacts listed (and provided in the installation kit), the installer may use contacts made by ITT Cannon under P/N 031-1007-001.

  • Page 24: Series Unit Insertion And Removal

    3. Install the rack in the aircraft panel using six #6-32 flat head screws and six self-locking nuts. The screws are inserted from the inside through the holes in the sides of the rack. 4. If the back plate was previously removed (see step #1), replace the back plate by positioning the tabs on the back plate in the slots of the left side of the rack (viewing it from the cockpit) and attaching it by replacing the two #4-40 screws.

  • Page 31: System Interconnects

    SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS PIN FUNCTION LIST P5001 View of J5001 connector from back of unit 41 42 21 22 Pin Name VLOC ANNUNCIATE GPS ANNUNCIATE WAYPOINT ANNUNCIATE TERMINAL ANNUNCIATE APPROACH ANNUNCIATE MESSAGE ANNUNCIATE OBS ANNUNCIATE SPARE ANNUNCIATE INTEGRITY ANNUNCIATE ANNUNCIATE D ANNUNCIATE E ALTITUDE ALARM ANNUNCIATE (Not implemented at time of publication) ANNUNCIATE F (Not implemented at time of publication)
  • Page 32 Connector P5001, continued Pin Name ALTITUDE ALARM AUDIO HI (Not implemented at time of publication) ALTITUDE ALARM AUDIO LO (Not implemented at time of publication) LIGHTING BUS HI LIGHTING BUS LO GPS RS-232 OUT 3 GPS RS-232 IN 3 MAIN OBI CLOCK MAIN OBI DATA MAIN OBI SYNC GPS ARINC 429 OUT A...
  • Page 33 4.1.2 P5050 View of J5050 connector from back of unit 41 42 21 22 Pin Name 1-59 SPARES GPS RS-232 OUT 5 GPS RS-232 IN 5 GPS RS-232 OUT 6 (Not implemented at time of publication) GPS RS-232 IN 6 (Not implemented at time of publication) 64-78 SPARES 4.1.3...
  • Page 34 4.1.4 P5006 (GNS 530 Only) View of J5006 connector from back of unit Pin Name VOR/LOC +TO VOR/LOC +FROM (VOR/LOC COMMON) VOR/LOC +FLAG VOR/LOC -FLAG (VOR/LOC COMMON) VOR/LOC +LEFT VOR/LOC +RIGHT (VOR/LOC COMMON) RESERVED VOR/LOC COMPOSITE OUT VOR OBS ROTOR C VOR OBS ROTOR H (GROUND) VOR OBS STATOR E/G (VOR/LOC COMMON) VOR OBS STATOR F...

  • Page 35: Power, Lighting, And Antennas

    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 Aircraft Power Pin Name AIRCRAFT POWER 1 AIRCRAFT POWER 1 AIRCRAFT POWER 2* AIRCRAFT POWER 2* AIRCRAFT POWER...

  • Page 36: Altimeter

    4.2.3 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Configuration Refer to section 5.2.5 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 4-4 on page 4-27 for the power, lighting, and antennas interconnect. ALTIMETER 4.3.1 Altimeter Function...

  • Page 37: Main Indicator

    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 530 takes the place of remote “NAV/GPS” switches, and is used to toggle between display of GPS and VOR/ILS navigation display on a remote indicator.
  • Page 38 4.4.2.4 Superflags Pin Name MAIN LATERAL SUPERFLAG MAIN VERTICAL SUPERFLAG 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 Vdc) when the flag is to be OUT OF VIEW. The output voltage with respect to ground is less than 0.25 Vdc when the flag is to be IN VIEW.

  • Page 39: Annunciators/Switches

    When performing approach navigation, the approach annunciator illuminates when approach is active. 4.5.1.10 INTEGRITY ANNUNCIATE The integrity annunciator illuminates when the GPS receiver detects a position error, or is unable to calculate the integrity of the position. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 40 4.5.1.11 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 higher autopilot gain while the 500 Series unit is operating in the ILS or GPS Approach modes of operation.

  • Page 41: Serial Data

    SERIAL DATA 4.6.1 Serial Data Function 4.6.1.1 RS-232 The 500 Series unit is capable of interfacing with other aviation instruments by transmitting RS-232 Type 1 (often known as ARNAV format) and Type 2 (often known as Northstar format) data on the GPS RS-232 OUT 1 port.
  • Page 42 Label # Parameter Name Waypoint Bearing (True) Cross Track Distance 116G Cross Track Distance Horizontal Command (to Autopilot) Greenwich Mean Time (BCD) 147G Magnetic Variation Distance to Go 251G Distance to Go 260G 261G GPS Discrete Word 1 275G LRN Status Word 300G Station Declination, Type, and Class Message Length/Type/Number...
  • Page 43 The labels recognized on the GPS ARINC 429 IN 1 or GPS ARINC 429 IN 2 ports depend on the configuration (refer to section 5.2.1). 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 44: Com/Vor/Ils Audio (Gns 530 Only)

    COM/VOR/ILS AUDIO (GNS 530 ONLY) 4.7.1 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Function Activation of COM MIC KEY enables COM MIC AUDIO and causes the transceiver to transmit. 500Ω COM AUDIO and 500Ω VOR/ILS AUDIO are 100 mW audio outputs that are intended to drive a headset or an audio panel.
  • Page 45 4.7.2.3 COM AUDIO, VOR/ILS AUDIO Pin Name 500Ω COM AUDIO HI 500Ω COM AUDIO LO 500Ω VOR/ILS AUDIO HI 500Ω VOR/ILS AUDIO LO 500Ω COM AUDIO and 500Ω VOR/ILS AUDIO each supply 100 mW into a 500 Ω load. These are balanced outputs and the LO output must be connected.

  • Page 46: Vor/Ils Indicator (Gns 530 Only)

    VOR/ILS INDICATOR (GNS 530 ONLY) 4.8.1 VOR/ILS Indicator Function Because the GNS 530 includes a “CDI” button that performs switching between GPS and VOR/ILS on a remote indicator, it is seldom necessary to use these outputs to drive an indicator. It is only necessary when it is desired for a separate indicator to display VOR/ILS deviation full-time (regardless of the “CDI”...
  • Page 47 4.8.2.4 Flag Pin Name VOR/LOC +FLAG VOR/LOC -FLAG (VOR/LOC COMMON) GLIDESLOPE +FLAG GLIDESLOPE +DOWN/-FLAG (GLIDESLOPE COMMON) The Flag output is capable of driving up to three 1000 Ω meter loads. When valid information is present (Flag OUT OF VIEW) the Flag output is 375 ±80 mVdc VIEW) the Flag output is 0 ±25 mVdc 4.8.2.5 OBS Pin Name...

  • Page 48: Rmi/Obi

    RMI/OBI 4.9.1 RMI/OBI Function 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 49: Dme Tuning (Gns 530 Only)

    4.10 DME TUNING (GNS 530 ONLY) 4.10.1 DME Tuning Function The GNS 530 can channel a DME based on the tuned VLOC frequency. The GNS 530 outputs 2 of 5, BCD or Slip parallel DME and King Serial DME channeling format. When DME COMMON is held low, the GNS 530 actively tunes the DME.
  • Page 50 4.10.3 DME Tuning Configuration Refer to section 5.2.11 for the DME tuning configuration. 4.10.4 DME Tuning Calibration and Checkout None. 4.10.5 DME Tuning Interconnect Refer to Figure 4-22 on page 4-63 for the King Serial Panel DME tuning interconnect. Refer to Figure 4- 23 on page 4-65 for the King Serial Remote DME tuning interconnect.

  • Page 76: Post Installation Configuration & Checkout Procedure

    POST INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION & CHECKOUT PROCEDURE 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 and Instrument Panel Self-test pages, the first page displayed is the MAIN ARINC 429 CONFIG page.
  • Page 77 Flight control Selected course information from the following Flight Control systems: Bendix/King KFC 400 Selected course, heading, and true airspeed data from the Garmin GAD 42. Garmin GAD 42 Honeywell EFIS Selected course, heading, and joystick waypoint information from the...

  • Page 78: Figure 5-2. Main Rs-232 Config Page

    Serial data input for in-flight access to weather and messaging Icarus-alt Serial altitude data from the following units: Icarus Instruments 3000, Sandia SAE5-35 Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Ryan TCAD Traffic information from a Ryan TCAD 9900B Series system. Shadin-adc Serial air data information from the following units:...

  • Page 79: Figure 5-3. Main Inputs Page

    No unit(s) connected to output of this channel. Serial position, altitude, velocity, and navigation data to the following units: Aviation Garmin GPSMAP 295, GPSMAP 195 or GPS III Pilot Argus 3000, 5000, or 7000 Moving Map Electronics International FP-5L Fuel Flow Computer (non-TSO’d)

  • Page 80: Figure 5-4. Instrument Panel Self Test Page

    5.2.4 INSTRUMENT PANEL SELF-TEST Page Select the INSTRUMENT PANEL SELF-TEST Page (see Figure 5-4). This page allows verification that the 500 Series unit is communicating properly with other instruments. Compare on-screen indications with the information depicted on connected instruments, such as the CDI, HSI, RMI and/or external annunciators.

  • Page 81: Figure 5-6. Main Lighting Page (Display Lighting From Lighting Bus)

    SLOPE Sets the sensitivity the brightness of the display has to changes in the input level. The higher the number, the brighter the display for a given increase in the input level. This field has a range of 0 (zero) to 99, and is set to 50 at the factory.

  • Page 82: Figure 5-8. Main Discrete I/O Page

    5.2.7 MAIN DISCRETE I/O Page Select the MAIN DISCRETE I/O Page (see Figure 5-8). GRAY CODE If the encoding altimeter input is used, verify that the DECODED ALTITUDE field indicates the correct altitude. EXTERNAL SWITCH STATE This allows you to verify the operation of any external switches that are present in the installation.

  • Page 83: Figure 5-9. Main Cdi/Obs Config Page

    5.2.8 MAIN CDI/OBS CONFIG Page Select the MAIN CDI/OBS CONFIG Page (see Figure 5- 9). This page allows you to verify the MAIN CDI outputs, both lateral (LAT) and vertical (VERT), and verify and calibrate the MAIN OBS input. Using the controls on the 500 Series unit front panel, make the selections below and verify the interfaces as appropriate: CDI (LAT/VERT)
  • Page 84 CDI (GNS 530 Only) Selection Description The GNS 530 CDI button is in the GPS state, and the GPS ANNUNCIATE output is active. This annunciator output may be required to be active for some installations. The GNS 530 CDI button is in the VLOC state, and the VLOC VLOC ANNUNCIATE output is active.

  • Page 85: Figure 5-10. Com Setup Page (Gns 530 Only)

    5.2.9 COM SETUP Page (GNS 530 Only) Select the COM SETUP Page (see Figure 5-10). 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 frequencies 118.000, 127.000, and 136.975 MHz can be used.

  • Page 86: Figure 5-11. Vor Discrete Inputs Page (Gns 530 Only)

    5.2.10 VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (GNS 530 Only) Select the VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (see Figure 5- 11). 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 while a remote VLOC transfer switch is pressed.
  • Page 87 TO-FR Selection Verify That: The FROM flag is in view. FROM Hide The TO/FROM flag is hidden. The TO flag is in view. SELECTED COURSE Select 150° on the CDI/HSI that is connected to the 500 Series VOR/LOC/GS OBS inputs. The SELECTED COURSE field should indicate near to 150°...

  • Page 88: Figure 5-14. Stormscope Config Page

    Selection Description Common Common VOR/ILS receiver (only 429 data with SDI=0 is used) Number 1 (Pilot) VOR/ILS receiver. Only 429 data with SDI=0 or SDI=1 is VOR/ILS 1 used. VOR/ILS 2 Number 2 (Copilot) VOR/ILS receiver. Only 429 data with SDI=0 or SDI=2 is used.

  • Page 89: Figure 5-16. Stormscope Download Data Page

    5.2.15 STORMSCOPE DOWNLOAD DATA Page (Only if 500 Series unit configured for BFG WX-500 Stormscope interface) Select the STORMSCOPE DOWNLOAD DATA Page (see Figure 5-16). This page shows raw data downloadable from the WX-500. Optional sets of data include WX-500 software version, environmental conditions, configuration, and fault data.

  • Page 90: Figure 5-19. Ryan Tcad Config Page

    Page Groups). The Data Link Page (Figure 5-21) appears in the sequence of AUX Pages. For complete installation and configuration information refer to the GDL 49 installation manual, Garmin P/N 190-00231-00. Figure 5-21. Data Link Page 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 91: Additional Ground Tests

    ADDITIONAL GROUND TESTS 5.3.1 Connector Engagement Test 1. Turn on the 500 Series unit, and turn on the avionics master switch (if applicable). 2. Place the 500 Series unit in the rack and engage the pawl mechanism. 3. Turn the Allen screw of the locking pawl slowly clockwise until the 500 Series unit just comes on. A “T”...
  • Page 92 5.3.3 Signal Acquisition Test Upon approval of the Instrument Panel Self-test Page, the Satellite Status Page is displayed. If the unit is unable to acquire satellites, relocate the aircraft away from obstructions which might be shading GPS reception. If the situation does not improve, check the GPS antenna installation. Once GPS position information is available, use the DIRECT-TO key to activate the navigation function to a nearby airport, NAVAID, or intersection.
  • Page 93 5.3.7 VHF COM Check (GNS 530 Only) A flight test is recommended after the installation is complete to ensure satisfactory performance. To check the communications transceiver, maintain an appropriate altitude and contact a ground station facility at a range of at least 50 nautical miles.

  • Page 94: Appendix A. Certification Documents

    ICA. Following is a suggested ICA for a Garmin 500 Series unit installation. Some of the checklist items do not apply, in which case they should be marked “N/A” (Not Applicable). In this sample, square braces are used to indicate instances where explicit words should be substituted (e.g., replace “[500 Series unit]”...
  • Page 95 6. Troubleshooting Information Refer to the [500 Series unit] 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 this manual. 8.

  • Page 96: Environmental Qualification Form-Gns 530

    TSO-C38d Class C & E, JTSO-2C38e TSO-C40c, JTSO-2C40c (VOR RECEIVER) TSO-C36e, JTSO-C36e (LOCALIZER RECEIVER) TSO-C34e, JTSO-C34e (GLIDESLOPE RCVR.) Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 Section Description of Conducted Tests Equipment tested to Categories A1 & D1 4.5.1 4.5.2.

  • Page 97: Environmental Qualification Form-Gps 500

    Page A-4 Rev G GPS 500 Airborne GPS System 010-00176-(), which includes 011-00562-() TSO-C129a Class A (1) (GPS) Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 Section Description of Conducted Tests Equipment tested to Categories A1 & D1 4.5.1...

  • Page 98: A.4 Environmental Qualification Form—Ga 56

    500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL P/N 190-00181-02 GA 56, GPS Aviation Antenna 011-00134-00 (Stud Mount) 011-00147-00 (Flange Mount) C129 Class A (1) Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 Section Description of Conducted Tests Equipment tested to Category F2 4.5.1...
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  • Page 100: Appendix B. Stc Permission

    Please contact Garmin for GPS 500 STC information. Pages B-3 and B-4 provide clarification as to the approval basis for the Garmin GNS 430 without external switching or annunciation. There is a great degree of similarity between the switching and annunciation characteristics of the 500 Series units and of the GNS 430.
  • Page 101 Page B-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev G P/N 190-00181-02...
  • Page 102 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page B-3 P/N 190-00181-02 Rev G...
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  • Page 106: Appendix C. 500 Series Rs-232 Aviation Data Format

    Appendix C. 500 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 500 Series RS-232 data shall have the following general format: - ASCII start-of-text character (02 hex) - Type 1 output sentences (see following paragraphs for description)
  • Page 107 The following table describes the Type 1 output sentence 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. Ident (1 byte) Data (10 bytes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a a a a a...
  • Page 108 C.4 OUTPUT SENTENCE TYPE 2 The 500 Series Type 2 output sentence shall have the following general format: - item designator (3 ASCII characters) - sequence number (1 binary byte) - waypoint identifier (5 ASCII characters) - waypoint latitude (3 binary bytes) - waypoint longitude (4 binary bytes) mvar - magnetic variation at waypoint (2 binary bytes)
  • Page 109 The following table describes the Type 2 output sentence item designator (id), sequence number (seq), waypoint identifier (wpt), waypoint latitude (lat), waypoint longitude (lon), and magnetic variation at waypoint (mvar) fields. Field Byte Format 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 x l a n n n n n s d d d d d d d x x m m m m m m...

  • Page 110: 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 500 Series units shall be capable of receiving the following 10-byte message from the Icarus Altitude Serializer: ALT<sp>12345<CR>...
  • Page 111 D.4 SHADIN FUEL FLOW SENTENCE The Garmin 500 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<ETX> Where: <STX> start-transmit character (0x02) units designation (i.e., Gallons, Liters, Kilograms, B[pounds]) 0543.2 total fuel remaining (i.e., ASCII-coded decimal format: 0x30, 0x35, 0x34, 0x33, 0x2e, 0x32) <sp>...
  • Page 112 D.6 SHADIN FUEL/AIRDATA COMPUTER SENTENCE The Garmin 500 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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  • Page 114: Appendix E. 500 Series Lru Interface Overview

    The following tables provide a quick overview of some of the equipment that can be interfaced with the Garmin 500 Series units. This is not a complete listing however; it only represents those units listed in Section 4 of this manual. When installing equipment on the aircraft always refer to the manufacturers’...
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