General Information
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QUIPMENT
The GNS 480 Color GPS/Nav/Com is a panel-mounted product that contains a GPS/WAAS engine, VHF
Comm, and VHF Nav in an integrated unit with a moving map and color display. The GNS 480 will also
control a remote transponder.
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F
EATURES
The features of the GNS 480 Color GPS/Nav/Com include:
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10-36 VDC Power Capability
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Sunlight-readable 256-color 3.8" diagonal LCD display
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GPS/WAAS engine for state-of-the-art fast, accurate navigation and precision approach (15-channel,
3 WAAS decoders, 5 Hz update of position, time, and velocity, 1 pps output)
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VHF engine for VOR/LOC/GS navigation
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VHF Com with 760 channels and 8 watts transmit power
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Flexible I/O support for RS232, RS422, and ARINC 429
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Control of a remote transponder
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Audio Messages
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Front panel-accessible data card
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D
ESCRIPTION
Figure 1-1 - GNS 480 Color GPS/Nav/Com
560-0982-01 Rev A
GNS 480 (CNX80) Installation Manual