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2-1 – 2-6 Section 3 3-1 – 3-22 Section 4 4-1 – 4-6 Appendix A A-1 – A-12 Appendix B B-1 – B-12 Appendix C C-1 – C-4 Appendix D D-1 – D-5 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page i...
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California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. CAUTION The front bezel, keypad, and display can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth or with a soft cotton cloth dampened with clean water.
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(iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country.
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A.6 Daisy Chain between Methods A and B ..............A-10 A.7 Splicing Signal Wires ....................A-10 Appendix B Serial Interface Specifications.............B-1 B.1 Electrical Interface ......................B-1 B.2 Message Formats......................B-1 Appendix C Outline and Installation Drawings ..........C-1 Appendix D Interconnect Examples ..............D-1 GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page vi Rev. B...
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Section 1 General Description ................1-1 Section 2 Installation Overview .................2-1 Section 3 Installation Procedures ..............3-1 Figure 3-1 GTR 200 Front Panel ..................3-4 Figure 3-2 Configuration Mode Home Page ................ 3-5 Figure 3-3 COM Setup Page....................3-7 Figure 3-4 ICS Sidetone Selection..................3-8 Figure 3-5 Audio Setup Page (AUX and Music Disabled) ..........
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Figure D-2 GTR 200- Power & Ground/Intercom/GDU 37X Interconnect Example..D-2 Figure D-3 GTR 200- Power & Ground/GMA 240/GNS 430/aera 79X Interconnect Example ..........................D-3 Figure D-4 GTR 200- Mono Audio/Remote Mount Jack Interconnect Example ....D-4 Figure D-5 GTR 200- J2001 Connector Layout ..............D-5 GTR 200 Installation Manual...
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Appendix A Shield Block Connector Installation Instructions ....A-1 Table A-1 Parts not supplied for a Shield Block Installation (Figure A-1) ......A-1 Table A-2 Shielded Cable Preparations for Garmin Connectors......... A-3 Table A-3 Shielded Cable Preparations – (Quick Term)............. A-9 Appendix B Serial Interface Specifications ............B-1...
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This manual is intended to provide mechanical and electrical information for use in the planning and design of an installation of the GTR 200 into an aircraft. This manual is not a substitute for an approved airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or complete installation data package.
9.39 in (238.51 mm) backshells) GTR 200 Weight (Unit Only) 1.34 lbs (0.61 kg) GTR 200 (Installed with rack and connectors) 1.91 lbs (0.87 kg) 1.3.2 General Specifications Table 1-3 General Specifications...
Up: 10 Down: 30 1.3.4 COM Specifications The GTR 200 transmitter meets the requirements of RTCA DO-186B section 2.3 for a class 4 transmitter. Table 1-5 COM Transmitter Specifications Characteristics Specifications Two inputs, standard carbon or dynamic mic with integrated Microphone Input preamp.
The GTR 200 receiver meets the requirements of RTCA DO-186B section 2.2 for a class C receiver. Table 1-6 COM Receiver Specifications Characteristics Specifications Frequency Range 118.000 to 136.975 MHz, 25 kHz channel spacing Headset Audio Output 60 mW minimum into a 150 Ω load Audio Response Less than 6 dB of variation between 350 and 2500 Hz.
1.5 Reference Documents The following publications are sources of additional information for installing the GTR 200. Before installing the GTR 200, the installer should read all referenced materials along with the manual. Table 1-8 Reference Documents Part Number...
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Careful planning and consideration of the suggestions in this section are required to achieve the desired performance and reliability from the GTR 200. The guidance of FAA advisory circulars AC 43.13-1B and AC 43.13-2B, where applicable, may be found useful for making retro-fit installations that comply with FAA regulations.
A COM Antenna that meets TSO-C37( ) and C38( ) or TSO-C169( ), 50W, vertically polarized with coaxial cable is recommended but not provided. 2.4.2 Installation Materials The GTR 200 is intended for use with the standard aviation accessories. The following items are required for installation, but not supplied: • Wire (MIL-W-22759/16 or equivalent) •...
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COM transceiver and COM antenna (including the GTR/ COM antenna), ELT antenna, and DF receiver antenna is critical. Use the following guidelines, in addition to others in this document, when locating the GTR 200 and its antenna.
GTR 200. The location should be such that the GTR 200 unit is not blocked by the glare shield on top, or by the throttles, control yoke, etc. on the bottom. If aircraft has a throw-over yoke, be sure the yoke does not interfere with the GTR 200.
2.8 Air Circulation and Cooling The GTR 200 unit meets all requirements without external cooling. However, as with all electronic equipment, lower operating temperatures extends equipment life. Reducing the operating temperature by 15° to 20°C (27° to 36°F) reduces the mean time between failures (MTBF).
If the unit is damaged, notify the carrier and file a claim. To justify a claim, save the original shipping container and all packing materials. Do not return the unit to Garmin until the carrier has authorized the claim.
Appendix C to prepare the mounting holes for the unit. You may also use the GTR 200 unit mounting rack itself as a template for drilling the mounting holes. Figure C-1 shows outline dimensions for the avionics rack for the unit. Install the rack in a...
3.5 Antenna Installation and Connections The GTR 200 requires a standard 50 vertically polarized antenna. Follow the antenna manufacturer’s installation instructions for mounting the antenna. The antenna should be mounted on a metal surface or a ground plane with a minimum area of 18 inches x 18 inches.
GTR 200. Any faults or discrepancies should be corrected at this time. Remove power from the aircraft upon completion of the harness checkout. The GTR 200 can be installed after completion of the continuity and power checks. The GTR 200 should be installed into the rack and secured appropriately, as described in Section 3.4.2.
MIN INPUT LEVEL 10%/21% Second value is lighting bus MIN BRIGHTNESS 10%/10% default LIGHTING SETUP MAX INPUT LEVEL 90%/86% MAX BRIGHTNESS 100% N/A for photocell OFF THRESHOLD OFF HYSTERESIS 0.1% BUTTON OFFSET GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page 3-6 Rev. B...
Table 3-4. For testing purposes, an “X” will appear in the appropriate TX, RX, and SQ checkboxes when the GTR 200 is transmitting, receiving, or the squelch is overridden or open (‘open’ squelch is defined as when the squelch is overridden and audio is heard).
Increasing this setting allows squelch to be broken with higher signal levels . Receiver squelch can be set from 0-10, a setting of 0 (default) represents the factory RF SQLCH calibration. Figure 3-4 ICS Sidetone Selection GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page 3-8 Rev. B...
AUX SQ. PILOT ON RIGHT Select YES or NO to select pilot location. When YES is selected the copilot is SIDE positioned to the left of the pilot for 3D audio processing. 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page 3-9...
USER LIST Moves directly to user frequency list menu. TUNE Sets active frequency to emergency frequency, 121.500. EMERGENCY *Indicates that function is not available when the intercom is set to off GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page 3-10 Rev. B...
OFFSET (default offset is 4%). Bezel backlight can brightened by raising the BUTTON OFFSET value. VIEW GRAPH Press the SMALL Knob to display the Lighting Graph (Figure 3-10). GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page 3-12 Rev. B...
The indicators next to both ‘RX’ and ‘TX’ will blink if data is being transmitted or received. The RS-232 Status page is an information only page, there are no user-selectable settings. Figure 3-11 RS-232 Status Page 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page 3-13...
Make sure the headsets used for this test are set to the stereo position. A true mono headset will work correctly with the GTR 200, but only mono audio will be heard and 3D audio will not be available. The GTR 200 will detect the mono headset and automatically switch to mono operation.
TX AMPS – This is not a checkbox. This indicates how much current (in Amps) is supplied to the transmitter. When the GTR 200 is transmitting the current draw will be approximately 3.0 Amps under ideal load conditions. When the GTR 200 is not transmitting the current draw will be around 0.01 Amps.
The Audio Tests page (Figure 3-14) and the following procedure will ensure that the audio level into the GTR 200 AUX/Music inputs (listed in Table 3-9) is set to the ideal level for best sound quality and noise rejection. It will also ensure the audio level heard in the pilot headset is at the desired level.
3.6.5.4 Lighting Bus Interface Check The display and bezel key backlighting on the GTR 200 can track an external lighting/dimmer bus input and use it to vary the display and bezel key backlight levels accordingly. This check is only applicable if...
The interfaces to RS-232 equipment such as the G3X sources should be checked as follows: 1. Operate the connected serial remote tune source and the GTR 200 in normal mode. 2. Ensure that the remote source is able to display data from the GTR 200.
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2. Make sure the received audio from that station is clear (no background electrical noise). 3. If possible, perform the preceding steps 1 and 2 for frequencies in the high (~136.XXX MHz), mid (~127.XXX MHz), and low (~1118.XXX MHz) range of the GTR 200. 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev.
3.7.1 Checking Software Version The GTR 200 comes pre-loaded with system software. However, if the software is out of date, it is recommended that current software be loaded from a micro SD card into the GTR 200. The current software version can be displayed in normal operation mode by pressing the MENU Key, then highlighting SETUP and pressing the SMALL Knob.
Loading Software to the GTR 200 To load software to the GTR 200, ensure that the unit is turned off. 1. Insert a micro SD card with pins facing up into the slot on the unit face as shown in Figure 3-17...
If the software on the SD card matches the software in the GTR 200 the display will show “VER X.XX UP TO DATE PLEASE REMOVE CARD”. Note that this screen (Figure 3- 19) will also be displayed following a successful software update and reboot.
COPILOT PTT* COPILOT MIC IN PILOT MIC IN MUSIC IN RIGHT MUSIC IN LEFT AIRCRAFT GROUND SPARE DISC 2* RS232 OUT RS232 IN RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED AUX 2 LO *Indicates Active Low 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page 4-1...
COPILOT MIC LO PILOT PTT* PILOT MIC LO MUSIC LO *Indicates Active Low 4.2 Power Pins 1 & 20 supply power to the GTR 200. Refer to drawings in Appendix D for power and ground wire gauges. Pin Name AIRCRAFT POWER AIRCRAFT GROUND 4.3 Lighting Bus...
4.4.1 NMEA Format 4.4.1.1 Legacy NMEA Support The GTR 200 maintains backwards compatibility with legacy SL30/SL40 NMEA commands ($PMMRC and $PMMRV) as they apply to GTR 200 functionality. Refer to Appendix The following legacy SL30/40 input commands are supported as-is: •...
The output level is controlled through configuration mode. RECEIVER AUDIO OUT is the summation of the receiver audio, COM sidetone audio, intercom audio, and AUX audio. Pin Name RECEIVER AUDIO OUT HI RECEIVER AUDIO LO GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page 4-4 Rev. B...
*Indicates Active Low 4.10 TX Interlock TX Interlock Out is an active low output that indicates that this radio’s (GTR 200) COM is transmitting. Connect to another COM’s TX Interlock input. TX INTERLOCK OUT will sink 20mA of current and will output a voltage of 1V or less.
Table A-1 list the parts needed to install a Shield Block. Parts listed in Table 2-3 supplied in the GTR 200 Connector Kit (011-003240-00). Parts listed in Table A-1 are to be provided by the installer. Table A-1 Parts not supplied for a Shield Block Installation (Figure A-1)
For the following steps please refer to the drawings showing the installation of a Shield Block Backshell. 1. The appropriate number of Shield Block Backshells will be included in the particular LRU connector kit. Figure A-2 Method A.1 for Shield Termination Table A-2 Shielded Cable Preparations for Garmin Connectors Number of Window Window Ideal...
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The number of individual strands in each braid bundle is not specified. (e.g. QQB575F36T062) NOTE Flat Braid as opposed to insulated wire is specified in order to allow continuing air worthiness by allowing for visual inspection of the conductor. GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page A-4 Rev. B...
Wire must be visible in the inspection hole after crimping and the insulation must be 1/64 – 1/32 inches from the end of the contact as shown in Figure A-3. Figure A-3 Insulation/Contact Clearance 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page A-5...
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(item 13). Warning: Placing the grooved side of the clamp across the cable bundle may risk damage to wires. 13. Attach the cover (item 14) to the backshell (item 1) using the two screws (item 15). GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page A-6...
(Table A-3) length of the jacket to expose the shield. Next trim the shield so that at most 0.35 inches remains extending beyond the insulating jacket. Fold this remaining shield back over the jacket. 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page A-7...
(Figure A-6). All other restrictions and instructions for the shield termination technique set forth for Method B.1 are still applicable. NOTE The maximum length of the combined braids should be approximately 4 inches. Figure A-6 Method B.2 (Daisy Chain-Quick Term) for Shield Termination 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page A-9...
Splice part numbers: •Raychem D-436-36/37/38 •MIL Spec MIL-S-81824/1 This technique may be used with shield termination methods: A.1, A.2, B.1, and B.2. GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page A-10 Rev. B...
8-bit value 5Fh would be encoded as two characters with values of 35h and 3Fh, which map to the ASCII characters “5” and “?”, respectively. The maximum message length, including the start of message character (“$”) and the end of message <CR><LF> sequence, is 29 bytes. 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page B-1...
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Automated Surface Observing Station Class B Class C Radio Enroute Enroute Flight Advisory Service or Flight Watch Gate Helicopter Information Weather Terminal Pilot controlled lighting Multicom Radar Operations Ramp Reserved - Undefined GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page B-2 Rev. B...
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Undefined B.2.2 Input Messages B.2.2.1 Set Active Frequency and Transceiver Function This message is used to set the Active frequency as well as the transceiver function. Message format (GTR 200): “GRM”.....Company identifier. “C” ....Message class. “15”....Message identifier. mk ....Active frequency: m = MHz, where m = desired MHz frequency - 30h, ranging from 118 to 136 MHz, (i.e.
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ASCII “G”; “4” = 100 kHz/25 kHz + 30h = 4 + 30h = 34h, or an ASCII “4.” NOTE Input frequencies will be checked for validity. An RS-232 serial error message output will be generated if the frequency is invalid, or an 8.33 KHz frequency is requested. GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page B-4 Rev. B...
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The GTR will ignore this message while transmitting on the active COM frequency. B.2.2.2 Set Standby Frequency and Transceiver Function This message is used to set the Standby frequency as well as the transceiver function. Message format (GTR 200): “GRM”.....Company identifier. “C” ....Message class.
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ASCII “G”; “4” = 100 kHz/25 kHz + 30h = 4 + 30h = 34h, or an ASCII “4.” NOTE Input frequencies will be checked for validity. An RS-232 serial error message output will be generated if the frequency is invalid, or an 8.33 KHz frequency is requested. GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page B-6 Rev. B...
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Remote Airport Identifier Name This message provides the airport identifier name that is used to identify to the user which airport facility that the list of frequencies is associated with. Message format (GTR 200): “GRM”.....Company identifier. “C” ....Message class. “04”....Message identifier.
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B.2.2.4.2 Remote Airport Frequency Input This message is used to input frequency data for the specified list type. Message format (GTR 200): “GRM” .... Company identifier. “C”....Message class. “05” ....Message identifier. t......List type: (ASCII) “0”, “1”,…, “9”.
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All entries between nnn and the end of the table are deleted. Example message: $PGRMC18200255<chksm><CR><LF> Delete frequency lookup table entries starting from index 200 to the end of the table. 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page B-9...
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B.2.3.1 Transceiver Status This message is used to output the current status of the transceiver. This message is sent at a 1Hz rate or whenever the transceiver status changes. Message format (GTR 200/GTR 225/GNC 255): “GRM” .... Company identifier. “C”....Message class.
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F = Comm failure s......Squelch test setting: (ASCII) 0 = automatic; 1 = test selected Example message: $PMRRV35G4LFR0<chksm><CR><LF> Active frequency is 119.100MHz, the standby frequency is 124.550MHz, receive function, and squelch is automatic. 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. B Page B-11...
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0 = input message checksum 1 = unknown message 2 = error or mismatch in message data Example message: $PGRMC051<chksm><CR><LF> Received an unknown message using company ID “GRM” and message class “C”. GTR 200 Installation Manual 190-01553-00 Page B-12 Rev. B...
12. THIS OUTPUT CAN DRIVE A RECORDING DEVICE IF AN AUDIO PANEL IS NOT CONNECTED. A 3.5 MM JACK IS TYPICALLY USED. ISOLATE JACK SLEEVE (MOUNTING NUT AND NUT PLATE) FROM AIRCRAFT CHASSIS. 13. THE GTR 200 IS CONNECTED AS COM 2. *DENOTES AN ACTIVE LOW SIGNAL. 14. MONO ONLY HEADSET JACK CONNECTION DETAIL.
*TRANSMIT INTERLOCK IN NOTE 11 *TRANSMIT INTERLOCK OUT RS-232 IN RS- 232 OUT 3 RS-232 OUT NOTE 15 COM ANTENNA P2002 Figure D-2 GTR 200- Power & Ground/Intercom/GDU 37X Interconnect Example 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision B Page D-2...
RS-232 OUT RS-232 IN TX2 (DATA OUT) ORANGE WIRE NOTE 15 POWER GROUND/DATA GROUND BLACK WIRE COM ANTENNA P2002 Figure D-3 GTR 200- Power & Ground/GMA 240/GNS 430/aera 79X Interconnect Example 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision B Page D-3...
MUSIC 1 IN RIGHT MUSIC INPUT USING REMOTE MOUNT JACK MUSIC 1 IN LEFT NOTE 5 MUSIC 1 IN RIGHT MUSIC 1 IN LO Figure D-4 GTR 200- Mono Audio/Remote Mount Jack Interconnect Example 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision B Page D-4...
AUX 1 LO PILOT PTT MUSIC LO GROUND AUDIO LO HS LO IN 1 MIC LO J2001 AS VIEWED LOOKING AT REAR OF UNIT Figure D-5 GTR 200- J2001 Connector Layout 190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision B Page D-5...