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Garmin XM GDL 69 Activation Instructions

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

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  • Page 1 GDL 69/69A Satellite Radio ™ Activation Instructions 190-00355-04 ©2008 Rev. H...
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  • Page 3 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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview ... 1 Introduction ... 1 Gather Information ... 1 MX20 - GDL 69/69A Activation ... 2 Activation Steps... 2 Refreshing... 4 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A... 5 G1000 – GDL 69/69A Activation ... 7 Verify the Radios are Ready to be Activated ... 8 Activating the Radio...
  • Page 5 Figure 3-3. AUX – XM Radio Page ... 8 Figure 3-4. Lock Activation Screen... 9 Figure 3-5. Channel Listings Screen... 10 Figure 4-1. Data Link Menu Page... 13 Figure 4-2. Data Link Status Page ... 14 Figure 4-3. Weather Page ... 15 Figure 4-4.
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  • Page 7: Overview

    Data ID. The ID information is attached to the last page of this document. It is also printed on a label on the back of the unit. Be sure to visit http://www.garmin.com and verify that you have the latest revision of the documents listed in Table 1-1 that pertain to your equipment.

  • Page 8: Mx20 - Gdl 69/69A Activation

    2 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 Installation Manual, P/N 560-1025-( ). 2.1 Activation Steps 1. Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is highly recommended that the aircraft be outside of and away from the hangar.

  • Page 9: Figure 2-1. Data Radio Id And Audio Radio Id Locations

    Data Radio ID Smart Keys Figure 2-1. Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID Locations 7. For GDL 69A units, the audio portion is 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 MX20.

  • Page 10: Refreshing

    Table 2-1. MX20 Weather Products Available in United States Product High Resolution NEXRAD Radar Radar Coverage Precipitation Type (at surface) City Forcasts TFRs METARs TAFs County Warnings Winds Aloft (at altitude) Lightning AIRMETs SIGMETs Echo Tops Severe Weather Storm Tracks Satellite Mosaic 2.2 Refreshing If the unit is not activated after one hour (1.5 hours for the GNS 430/530 and GNS 430W/530W) a...

  • Page 11: Deactivating And Reactivating The Gdl 69/69A

    This procedure is complicated and should never be attempted without the guidance of Garmin AT technical support personnel. Please contact Garmin AT technical support using the telephone numbers listed on page iii. XM Activation Procedures...
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  • Page 13: G1000 - Gdl 69/69A Activation

    3 G1000 – GDL 69/69A Activation Prior to contacting XM, the GDU must be on and operational. For activation you will need your XM Audio Radio ID, XM Data Radio ID and your billing information. Your XM Audio Radio ID and Data Radio ID can be found on the last page of this document.

  • Page 14: Verify The Radios Are Ready To Be Activated

    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 Figure 3-2 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 you have access.

  • Page 15: Activating The Radio

    3.2 Activating the Radio The G1000 needs to be on the INFO page for activation. Call 1.800.985.9200 and the XM operator will ask you for your Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID. Activation should begin once the XM operator has all your information.

  • Page 16: Figure 3-5. Channel Listings Screen

    Table 3-1. G1000 Weather Products Available in United States Product High Resolution NEXRAD Radar Radar Coverage Precipitation Type (at surface) City Forcasts TFRs METARs TAFs County Warnings Winds Aloft (at altitude) Lightning AIRMETs SIGMETs Echo Tops Freezing Level Severe Weather Storm Tracks Surface Weather Maps Satellite Mosaic AIREPs...

  • Page 17: Refreshing

    ID number of the service you are refreshing, either your audio package or your data (weather) package. If refreshing both, you’ll have the opportunity to ‘refresh another XM radio’. If you still are having trouble, call Garmin technical support using the telephone numbers listed on page iii. 3.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A When the GDL 69/69A is not properly activated, in some cases it may be necessary to perform a full deactivation and reactivation of the system in order to make it work properly.
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  • Page 19: Gns 430/530 - Gdl69 Activation

    3. Power on the avionics and allow the GNS 430/530 to power up. 4. Call XM Satellite Radio 1.800.985.9200. The XM operator will ask you for your Data Radio ID. During the activation process do not change channels or pages during this time.

  • Page 20: Verify Xm Subscribed Services

    Verify included services by displaying them on the unit, if applicable. If signal quality is between 1 and 3, but no data is displayed, contact XM Satellite Radio to verify subscription. Be sure that the unit is updated with the most current software.

  • Page 21: Verify Nexrad

    4.3.1 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. displayed on the screen similar to NEXRAD timer in the upper right corner to confirm delivery of NEXRAD.

  • Page 22: Verify Textual Metar

    4.3.3 Verify Textual METAR To select the METARs Text Page: 1. Turn the larger outer knob on the right and move through the Page Groups until the AUX Page Group is selected. 2. Turn the small inner knob on the right to the Data Link Page. 3.

  • Page 23: Verify Temperature/Dewpoints

    This procedure is complicated and should never be attempted without the guidance of Garmin AT technical support personnel. Please contact Garmin AT technical support using the telephone numbers listed on page iii. XM Activation Procedures 190-00355-04 Figure 4-7.
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  • Page 25: Gns 430W/530W - Gdl69/Gdl69A Activation

    XM activation system. 3. Power on the avionics and allow the GNS 430W/530W to power up. 4. Call XM Satellite Radio 1.800.985.9200. The XM operator will ask you for your Data Radio ID, and Audio Radio ID (if GDL 69A).

  • Page 26: Figure 5-2. Xm Information Page Menu

    6. If you have a GDL 69A, Verify Audio ID contains the eight character identification code. Then 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 ACTIVATION”. After the your activation request is completely processed by the XM activation system the service class field should change to the class that corresponds to the service level that you requested.

  • Page 27: Verify Textual Metar

    ID number of the unit you are refreshing, either your audio package or your data (weather) package. If refreshing both, you’ll have the opportunity to ‘refresh another XM radio’. If you still are having trouble, call Garmin technical support using the telephone numbers listed on page iii. 5.4 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A When the GDL 69/69A is not properly activated, in some cases it may be necessary to perform a full deactivation and reactivation of the system in order to make it work properly.
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  • Page 29: Gmx 200 - Gdl 69/69A Activation

    6 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 Installation Manual, P/N 190-00607-04 (or later). 6.1 Activation Steps 1. Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is highly recommended that the aircraft be outside of and away from the hangar.

  • Page 30: Figure 6-1. Data Radio Id And Audio Radio Id Locations

    Table 6-1. GMX 200 Weather Products Available in United States Product High Resolution NEXRAD Radar Radar Coverage Precipitation Type (at surface) City Forecasts TFRs METARs TAFs County Warnings Winds Aloft (at altitude) Lightning AIRMETs SIGMETs Echo Tops Freezing Level Severe Weather Storm Tracks Surface Weather Maps Satellite Mosaic Hurricane Track...

  • Page 31: Refreshing

    (weather) package. If refreshing both, you’ll have the opportunity to ‘refresh another XM radio’. If you still are having trouble, call Garmin AT technical support using the telephone numbers listed on page iii. 6.3 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A When the GDL 69/69A is not properly activated, in some cases it may be necessary to perform a full deactivation and reactivation of the system in order to make it work properly.
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  • Page 33: G600 - Gdl 69/69A Activation

    7 G600 – GDL 69/69A Activation Prior to contacting XM, the GDU must be on and operational. For activation you will need your XM Audio Radio ID, XM Data Radio ID and your billing information. Your XM Audio Radio ID and Data Radio ID can be found on the last page of this document.

  • Page 34: Verify The Radios Are Ready To Be Activated

    Table 7-1. G600 Weather Products Available in United States Product High Resolution NEXRAD Radar Radar Coverage Precipitation Type (at surface) City Forecasts TFRs METARs TAFs County Warnings Winds Aloft (at altitude) Lightning AIRMETs SIGMETs Echo Tops Freezing Level Severe Weather Storm Tracks Surface Weather Maps Satellite Mosaic Hurricane Track...

  • Page 35: Activating The Radio

    7.2 Activating the Radio 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 Figure 7-1. Call 1.800.985.9200 and the XM operator will ask you for your Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID.

  • Page 36: Refreshing

    ID number of the service you are refreshing, either your audio package or your data (weather) package. If refreshing both, you’ll have the opportunity to ‘refresh another XM radio’. If you still are having trouble, call Garmin technical support using the telephone numbers listed on page iii. 7.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A When the GDL 69/69A is not properly activated, in some cases it may be necessary to perform a full deactivation and reactivation of the system in order to make it work properly.
  • Page 38 IMPORTANT CONTAINS GDL 69/69A INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR XM SATELLITE RADIO This document MUST be given to the aircraft owner at time of delivery. IMPORTANT! CONTAINS GDL 69/69A INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR XM SATELLITE RADIO This document MUST be given to the aircraft owner at time of delivery.

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