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7.8 GDL 69A
Original GDL 69A Reinstalled
No software or configuration loading is required if the original GDL 69A is reinstalled. This does
not include units that were returned for repair since their software and configuration files were
deleted during the repair testing process.
New, Repaired, or Exchange GDL 69A is Installed
Load software and configuration files from the Cirrus Perspective™ software loader card if a
new, repaired, or exchanged GDL 69A is installed.
See the GDL 69A XM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions, Garmin document
part number 190‐00355‐04, for instructions on activating the GDL 69A.
7.8.1 GDL 69A Software and Configuration Loading
1. Insert the Cirrus Perspective™ software loader card into top slot of the PFD.
2. Apply system power, insuring both MFD and PFD are in Configuration Mode.
3. On the PFD, press the NO softkey at "DO YOU WANT TO UPDATE SYSTEM FILES?"
prompt.
4. After the SYSTEM STATUS page appears on the PFD, use the small FMS knob to turn to
the SYSTEM UPLOAD page.
5. Activate the cursor, turn the small FMS knob to show the list of airframe choices,
highlight "Options" in the pop‐up box, and press the ENT key.
6. In the FILE box, turn the small FMS knob to show the list of file choices, you will need to
highlight GDL 69/69A in the pop‐up box and press the ENT key.
7. Press the CLR ALL softkey.
8. Using the FMS knob and ENT key select the following files:
GDL 69A software
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GDL 69A configuration
•
Pressing the ENT key will check and uncheck the highlighted software and
configuration boxes.
9. Once the desired files are selected press the LOAD softkey.
10. When the upload is complete, press the ENT key to select OK in the Upload Complete
window.
11. Turn off the system.
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