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(5) Connect the USB connector of the GDL 88 software download cable,
87-125272-1001, to the PC.
(6) Turn the power supply on.
(7) Run the GDL 8X Install Tool.
NOTE: USB drivers automatically install and it might take a few minutes before
Install Tool can connect to GDL 88.
(8) Make sure the GDL 8x Install Tool interface window indicates the GDL 88 Connection
Status in green color. Refer to
(9) Check or install the required hardware/software configuration of GDL 88 unit.
NOTE: If necessary, perform the software installation per the appropriate Garmin
Software Service Bulletin
(10) On the GDL 8x Install Tool, select Diagnostics: Faults.
Make sure that the faults are acceptable. For example, Position and Altitude faults
are acceptable as the procedure takes place on the bench, and, therefore, there is no
GPS antenna installed or Altitude is not yet supplied at the time of configuration.
Refer to Garmin: 190-01310-00, GDL 84/88 Part 23 AML STC Installation Manual, for
the Faults definitions and the respective corrective actions as required or contact
Eclipse Service Engineering.
(11) On the GDL 8x Install Tool, select Configuration: Aircraft. Refer to
Populate the following aircraft specifics:
• Aircraft ICAO Address (Octal)
• ADS-B Transmit: Disable
• FIS-B Processing: Disable
• Internal GPS/SBAS: Enable
• Equipment Status Annunciations: Dual
(12) On the GDL 8x Install Tool, select Configuration: Antenna. Refer to
Make sure Internal GPS/SBAS Antenna specifics are as shown in
(13) On the GDL 8x Install Tool, select Configuration: Audio.
Set Output Method to None.
(14) On the GDL 8x Install Tool, select Configuration: ARINC 429.
Make sure all ports are disabled.
(15) On the GDL 8x Install Tool, select Configuration: RS-232/RS-422.
Make sure the ports' configuration is as shown in
(16) On the GDL 8x Install Tool, select Configuration: Ethernet.
Make sure this configuration is as shown in
(17) Close Garmin GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
(18) Cycle power to the GDL 88.
(19) Repeat steps (8) through (17) to confirm set parameters.
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