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400W SERIES

INSTALLATION MANUAL

TM
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GPS 400W, GNC
420W/420AW, and GNS
430W/430AW
GNC and GNS are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be
used without the express permission of Garmin.
Garmin International, Inc.
190-00356-02
October 2008
Rev. F

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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    400W SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL GPS 400W, GNC 420W/420AW, and GNS 430W/430AW GNC and GNS are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Garmin International, Inc. 190-00356-02 October 2008 Rev. F...
  • Page 2 400W Series Installation Manual 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • 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 APS 65 ( ) and Bendix model M4D to table. Removed the vertical capabilities from KAP 100. Added S-TEC System 55. Reference IB 0715. 5.3.1 Added Bendix/King EFS 40/50 to EFIS/Airdata setting, and added Garmin GDU setting. 5.3.1 Added note [2] to Data Out table to clarify setting for GTX 330.
  • Page 5 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 w ww.garmin.com/prop65 Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, see w ww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ WARNING This product contains a Lithium battery that must be recycled or disposed of properly.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................1 -1 1 1 3 H 1 .1 Introduction........................... 1 -1 1 1 4 H 1 .2 Scope............................. 1 -2 1 1 5 H 1 .3 Equipment Description ......................... 1 -2 1 1 6 H 1 .4 Technical Specifications .......................
  • Page 7 4 .6 Serial Data........................... 4 -12 4 3 H 1 5 3 H 4 .7 COM/VOR/ILS Audio (GNC 420W and GNS 430W only) ............4 -16 4 4 H 1 5 4 H 4 .8 VOR/ILS Indicator (GNS 430W Only) ..................4 -18 4 5 H 1 5 5 H...
  • Page 8 E .3 Icarus Altitude Sentence ......................E -1 8 6 H 1 9 6 H E .4 Shadin Fuel Flow Sentence......................E -2 8 7 H 1 9 7 H E .5 ARNAV / EI Fuel Flow Sentence....................E -2 8 8 H 1 9 8 H E .6...
  • Page 9 2 5 4 H Figure F-3. GNC 420W Mounting Rack Installation ................F -5 2 5 5 H Figure F-4. GPS 400W Mounting Rack Installation................. F -6 2 5 6 H Figure F-5. 400W Series Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions ............
  • Page 10 H -53 2 9 1 H Figure H-35. Collins Autopilot Interconnect ..................H -55 2 9 2 H Figure H-36. Garmin GAD 42 Interconnect ..................H -56 2 9 3 H Figure H-37. Garmin G600 Interconnect....................H -57 2 9 4 H LIST OF TABLES Table 1-1.
  • Page 11 The table is current at the time of publication of this manual (see date on front cover) and is subject to change without notice. Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are encouraged to access the most up-to-date bulletin and advisory information on the Garmin Dealer Resource web site at www.garmin.com using their Garmin -provided user name and password.
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  • Page 13: General Description

    This manual describes the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics, as well as instructions and other conditions and limitations for installation and approval of the 400W Series panel-mounted units. The 400W Series includes the GPS 400W, GNC 420W, GNC 420AW, GNS 430W, and GNS 430AW panel-mounted units. Refer to Section 7 , Limitations for additional information and other considerations.

  • Page 14: Scope

    FAA Flight Standards District Office describing the work accomplished. The FAA Form 337 must detail the equipment and systems to which the respective GPS 400W, GNC 420W, GNC 420AW, GNS 430W, or GNS 430AW is interfaced and reflect appropriately approved or acceptable data for which follow-on FAA field approval is being sought.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    CAUTION The GPS 400W Series product lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.
  • Page 16 430W (COM Connector) Input Voltage Range GNC 420AW, GNS 24.1 to 33 VDC 430AW (COM Connector) GPS 400W (Main Connector) 700 mA @ 28 VDC (maximum) 1.4 A @ 14 VDC (maximum) GNC 420W, GNC 420AW, (Main Connector) 1.2 A @ 28 VDC (maximum) 2.5 A @ 14 VDC (maximum)
  • Page 17 1.4.3 G PS Specifications 7 0 B 15 (12 GPS and 3 GPS/WAAS/SBAS) Number Of Channels 1575.42 MHz L1, C/A code Frequency -134.5 dBm GPS Sensitivity (Acquisition, No Interference) -135.5 dBm WAAS Sensitivity (Drop Lock) -144 dBm Dynamic Range > 20 dB Lat/Lon Position Accuracy <1.25 meter RMS horizontal, <2 meter vertical, with WAAS...
  • Page 18 1.4.4 C OM Transceiver Specifications (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only) ** 7 1 B Audio Output 100 mW minimum into a 500 load. Audio Response Less than 6 dB of variation between 350 and 2500 Hz. The distortion in the receiver audio output shall not exceed Audio Distortion 15% at all levels up to 100 mW.
  • Page 19 1.4.5 V OR Specifications (GNS 430W Only) 7 2 B At -103.5 dBm (S+N)/N shall not be less than 6 dB. Receiver Audio Sensitivity -103.5 dBm or less for 60% of standard deflection. Course Deviation Sensitivity The VOR Course Deviation Flag must be flagged: Flag a) in the absence of an RF signal.
  • Page 20 1.4.7 G lideslope Specifications (GNS 430W Only) 7 4 B -87 dBm or less for 60% of standard deflection. Sensitivity Centering Accuracy .0091 ddm or 0 7.8 mV Selectivity The course deviation shall be 0 ddm .0091ddm when using the Glideslope Centering Test Signal as the RF frequency is varied 17 kHz from the assigned channel.

  • Page 21: Table 1-2. Antennas Without Ifr Gps Operational Limitations

    [2] The GPS/WAAS connector is a TNC type. The VHF connector is a BNC type. [3] Installation of this antenna is not covered by the Garmin GA Antenna AML STC SA01695SE. [4] The GPS/WAAS connector is a TNC type. The XM connector is a TNC type. The VHF connector is a BNC type.

  • Page 22: Table 1-3. Antennas With Ifr Gps Operational Limitations

    3 2 4 H requirements with the operational limitations specified in the Limitations Section 7 .1.1 of this manual. 3 2 5 H Table 1-3. Antennas With IFR GPS Operational Limitations Conn Garmin Order Additional Model / Description Mount Style Part Number Type...

  • Page 23: License Requirements

    THE VHF TRANSMITTER IN THIS EQUIPMENT IS GUARANTEED TO MEET FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ACCEPTANCE OVER THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE. MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY GARMIN COULD INVALIDATE THE LICENSE AND MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. 400W Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 24: Regulatory Compliance

    R egulatory Compliance 1 3 B 1.6.1 T SO Authorization and Advisory Circular Reference 7 6 B The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards.
  • Page 25 (drawing lists and software documentation) is required to substantiate aircraft installation or operational approval, contact Garmin Customer Support for assistance. Garmin does not provide design or certification documentation, including software data, other than to certification authorities. 400W Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 26 2. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C113 section 2.1.2 (3) to use RTCA/DO-160D instead of RTCA/DO-160B as the standard for Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment. 1. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C146a for the requirement to use as a specific “NAV” labeled key. TSO-C146a RTCA/DO-229c Table 2-5 lists the function “Access to primary navigation display (Section 2.2.1.4.1)”...

  • Page 27: Table 1-5. Etso Authorization

    The ability to use -128 dBmic as the minimum SBAS satellite signal-in-space for the purpose of assessing the operational limitation. NOTE 1 8. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C146a paragraph 2.1.1.9 to use 20 seconds (instead of 10 seconds) to reacquire a dropped satellite under the conditions described in the paragraph. The 20 second period is the time period specified by the newer DO-229D.
  • Page 28 2. Garmin was granted a deviation from ETSO-C146 to use RTCA/DO-229C instead of RTCA/DO-229B for minimum operating specifications. 3. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-229C for the requirement to use as a specific “NAV” labeled key. RTCA/DO-229C Table 2-5 lists the function “Access to primary navigation display (Section 2.2.1.4.1)”...

  • Page 29: Database Options And Updates

    The Terrain database, which serves the standard configured 400W Series unit providing Terrain functionality, is available for updating on periodic cycles and is available from Garmin. Terrain database updates can be accomplished by replacing or reprogramming the database card and inserting the updated card in the right card slot on the unit front panel.

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    L imited Warranty 1 6 B This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. For WAAS upgrade of this product, the warranty is separate and described in the service record or statement.

  • Page 31: Installation Overview

    I NSTALLATION OVERVIEW I ntroduction 1 7 B Always follow acceptable avionics installation practices per AC 43.13-1B, AC 43.13-2A, or later FAA approved revisions of these documents. The GPS/WAAS installation instructions have been prepared to meet the guidance material contained in AC 20-138A “Airworthiness Approval of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Equipment”.

  • Page 32: External Sensors

    2.2.3 I FR VOR/LOC/GS Installation 8 5 B The minimum GNS 430W installation requires the following items for an IFR VOR/LOC/GS Installation: GNS 430W (installed in the aircraft manufacturer approved location) GPS antenna, VOR/LOC antenna, glideslope antenna, and COM antenna. An External CDI/HSI indicator must be installed in the pilot’s primary field-of-view (or in the aircraft manufacturer approved mounting location).

  • Page 33: Antenna Considerations

    400W Series unit STC. For mounting the GPS/WAAS antenna, refer to Garmin GA Antenna AML STC SA01695SE or other FAA approved data. For mounting the COM, NAV, and Glideslope antennas, refer to the aircraft manufacturer’s data.
  • Page 34 TSO authorized and has been tested to meet Garmin’s minimum performance standards. The GPS antenna should be mounted no closer than two feet from any antennas emitting more than 25 watts of power.

  • Page 35: Figure 2-1. Gps Antenna Installation Considerations

    Figure 2-1. GPS Antenna Installation Considerations 400W Series Installation Manual Page 2-5 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 36 Locate the 400W Series unit as far as possible from all COM antennas. If a COM antenna is found to be the problem, a 1.57542 GHz notch filter (Garmin P/N 330-00067-00) may be installed in the VHF COM coax, as close to the COM as possible. This filter is not required for the GNC 420W and GNS 430W transmitters.

  • Page 37: Mounting Considerations

    M ounting Considerations 2 1 B The 400W Series unit is designed to mount in the avionics stack in the aircraft instrument panel within view and reach of the pilot. The primary unit location should minimize pilot head movement when transitioning between looking outside of the cockpit and viewing/operating the 400W Series unit.
  • Page 38 1. Determine the pilot’s primary view centerline, utilizing the following criteria: a) For aircraft with a basic “T” instrument configuration with the attitude indicator in the upper center location, the center of this instrument should be used as the primary view centerline. b) If the basic “T”...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-2. Source Selection Annunciation Field Of View

    Figure 2-2. Source Selection Annunciation Field of View 2.5.1.2 G PS Navigation Annunciation 2 0 9 B Use the steps below to determine whether or not the integrated GPS navigation annunciation displayed on the 400W Series unit to be installed is within the acceptable field-of-view (see F igure 2-3): 3 3 7 H 1.

  • Page 40: Figure 2-3. Gps Navigation Annunciation Field Of View

    NOTE The entire annunciator unit must be within the acceptable field-of-view. The external GPS Navigation annunciator unit must contain, at a minimum, the following annunciations: INTEG, INTG or LOI TERM Figure 2-3. GPS Navigation Annunciation Field of View Page 2-10 400W Series Installation Manual Rev.

  • Page 41: Cabling And Wiring Considerations

    C abling and Wiring Considerations 2 2 B Wiring should be installed in accordance with AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11. For dual 400W Series unit installations, care should be taken to ensure separation between wires of redundant systems to reduce the possibility of loss of navigation due to a single event.

  • Page 42: Installation Approval Considerations

    GPS and RNAV approaches with GPS/WAAS-based vertical guidance (LNAV+V,L/VNAV and LPV modes on the 400W series unit) are not authorized when coupled to the autopilot). NOTE Contact Garmin to remove VNAV limitations. 2.9.2 A ltitude Encoder/Air Data Computer Interface Approval 9 8 B The 400W Series units have been approved to interface with a number of altitude encoders.
  • Page 43 2.9.3 A udio Panel Interface Approval 9 9 B The 400W Series units have been approved to interface with a number of audio panels. However, audio panels not listed in A ppendix G can still be approved under 400W/500W Series AML STC SA01933LA 3 5 2 H if all of the following conditions are met: The installation of the audio panel was previously FAA-approved;...
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  • Page 45: Installation Procedures

    The 400W Series units are available under the following part numbers: Table 3-1. Catalog Part Numbers Voltage Model Unit Only Kit Standard Kit Unit P/N Color Upgrade (VDC) GPS 400W 010-00409-00 010-00409-01 011-01057-00 14/28 010-00409-10 010-00409-11 011-01057-10 14/28 010-00409-40 010-00409-41...

  • Page 46: Optional Accessories

    1 .4.8. Once the antenna type is decided upon, 3 5 5 H refer to the information below for detailed parts information for antennas available directly from Garmin. Contact manufacturer directly for information on other antennas. Installation information for the antennas can be found in the appropriate installation manual listed in Section 3 .5.

  • Page 47: Database Options

    (qty. 4) for the antenna mounting screws. Antenna doubler P/N 115-00846-10, for the GA 35 antenna. This doubler does not contain nut plates. The above doublers may be purchased from Garmin or doublers may be fabricated in accordance with the Antenna STC Installation Manual 190-00569-00. 3.2.3...

  • Page 48: Installation Materials Required But Not Provided

    I nstallation Materials Required but Not Provided 3 1 B 3.6.1 O ptional Accessories Not Supplied (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only) 1 0 3 B The following installation accessories are required but not provided: ITEM REQUIREMENTS COM Antenna Shall meet TSO C37( ) and C38( ). Broad band, 50 , vertically polarized with coaxial cable (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only) VOR/LOC Antenna Shall meet TSO C40( ) and C36( ).

  • Page 49: Special Tools Required

    S pecial Tools Required 3 2 B Some of the connectors use crimp contacts. The table below identifies crimp tools required to ensure consistent, reliable crimp contact connections for the rear D-sub connectors. Table 3-3. Recommended Crimp Tools (or Equivalent) Connector High Density Standard Density...

  • Page 50: Cable Installation

    C able Installation 3 3 B 1. Route the coaxial cable to the rack location keeping in mind the recommendations of Section 2 .6. Secure the cable in accordance with good aviation practice. 3 6 2 H 2. Trim the coaxial cable to the desired length and install the BNC connector (330-00087-00) per the cabling instructions on F igure 3-1.

  • Page 51: Table 3-4. Pin Contact Part Numbers

    See Note 2 031-1007-042 NOTES 1. Non-Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and consequently are subject to change without notice. 2. Alternate contacts for 18 AWG wire: As an alternative to the Positronic contacts listed (and provided in the installation kit), the installer may use contacts made by ITT Cannon under P/N 031-1007-001.

  • Page 52: Equipment Mounting

    E quipment Mounting 3 4 B 3.9.1 R ack Installation 1 0 5 B Use the dimensions shown in F igure F-1 to prepare the mounting holes for the 400W Series unit. You 3 6 5 H may also use the 400W Series unit mounting rack itself as a template for drilling the mounting holes. 1.

  • Page 53: Antenna Installation And Connection

    1 0 8 B This section provides information on the antenna cable installation. For mounting of the GPS Antenna refer to the Garmin GA Antenna AML STC SA01695SE. Refer to 2 .4.1 herein for installation location 3 6 9 H considerations.

  • Page 54: Weight And Balance

    GPS 400W Weight (Unit only) 4.0 lbs. (1.82 kg) 5.0 lbs. (2.27 kg) GPS 400W Weight (Installed with rack and back plate) GNC 420W and 420AW Weight (Unit only) 4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg) GNC 420W and 420AW Weight (Installed with rack and back plate) 5.5 lbs.

  • Page 55: Electrical Load Analysis

    An electrical load analysis should be completed on each aircraft prior to installation in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11. Use the following values for computation: Table 3-6. 400W Series Power Input 14 VDC 28 VDC Input Connector Mode Typical Typical GPS 400W Main power P4001 760mA 1.4A 410mA 700mA GNC 420W Main power P4001 1.12A...

  • Page 56: Afms Completion - Based On Autopilot Type

    3.13 A FMS Completion – Based on Autopilot Type 3 8 B 3.13.1 A utopilot Listed in 400W/500W Series AML STC 1 1 1 B For all autopilots listed in Section G .4, the appropriate limitations for that autopilot are identified in T able 3 7 7 H 3 7 8 H...
  • Page 57 AFMS Section 4.3 Autopilot Coupling Limitations This section of the AFMS contains four possible limitations: [1] This installation prompts the pilot and requires the pilot to enable the A/P outputs just prior to engaging the autopilot in APR mode. [2] This installation supports a seamless transition from digital (GPSS) to analog guidance for the autopilot.
  • Page 58 For all autopilots that are not listed in the 400W/500W Series AML STC, select the appropriate limitation as follows: Limitation [1] is checked for any installation that meets all of the following criteria: The GPS SELECT discrete is set to ‘Prompt’ on the Main System Config Page (refer to section 5.3.3.

  • Page 59: System Interconnects

    S YSTEM INTERCONNECTS P in Function List 3 9 B 4.1.1 P 4001 Main Connector 1 1 3 B (View looking at rear of unit) 51 52 41 42 21 22 Pin Name VLOC ANNUNCIATE GPS ANNUNCIATE WAYPOINT ANNUNCIATE TERMINAL ANNUNCIATE APPROACH ANNUNCIATE MESSAGE ANNUNCIATE OBS ANNUNCIATE...
  • Page 60 Pin Name GPS RS-232 IN 3 MAIN OBI CLOCK MAIN OBI DATA MAIN OBI SYNC GPS ARINC 429 OUT A GPS ARINC 429 OUT B GPS ARINC 429 IN 1 A GPS ARINC 429 IN 1 B GPS ARINC 429 IN 2 A GPS ARINC 429 IN 2 B RESERVED RESERVED...
  • Page 61 4.1.2 P 4002 COM Connector (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only) 1 1 4 B (View looking at rear of unit) Pin Name RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED COM MIC KEY INTERCOM MIC HI COM MIC AUDIO HI 500 COM AUDIO HI RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED...
  • Page 62 4.1.3 P 4006 NAV Connector (GNS 430W Only) 1 1 5 B (View looking at rear of unit) Pin Name VOR/LOC +TO VOR/LOC +FROM (VOR/LOC COMMON) VOR/LOC +FLAG VOR/LOC -FLAG (VOR/LOC COMMON) VOR/LOC +LEFT VOR/LOC +RIGHT (VOR/LOC COMMON) RESERVED VOR/LOC COMPOSITE OUT VOR OBS ROTOR C VOR OBS ROTOR H (GROUND) VOR OBS STATOR E/G (VOR/LOC COMMON)

  • Page 63: Power, Lighting, And Antennas

    P ower, Lighting, and Antennas 4 0 B This section covers the power input requirements, lighting bus input, and antenna connections. See F igure 3 8 0 H H-5 for interconnect information. 4.2.1 P ower 1 1 6 B Pin Name Connector AIRCRAFT POWER 1 (MAIN) P4001...

  • Page 64: Altitude Gray Code

    A ltitude Gray Code 4 1 B Altitude input is useful for advisory vertical navigation (VNAV) calculations. Pin Name Connector ALTITUDE D4 P4001 ALTITUDE A1 P4001 ALTITUDE A2 P4001 ALTITUDE A4 P4001 ALTITUDE B1 P4001 ALTITUDE B2 P4001 ALTITUDE B4 P4001 ALTITUDE C1 P4001...

  • Page 65: Main Indicator

    M ain Indicator 4 2 B 4.4.1 M ain Indicator Function 1 1 9 B The Main Indicator displays both lateral and vertical deviation from selected course, To/From indications, lateral and vertical flags and superflags. The “CDI” key on the bezel of the GNS 430W takes the place of remote “NAV/GPS” switches, and is used to toggle between display of GPS and VOR/ILS navigation display on a remote indicator.
  • Page 66 GNS 430W and a Bendix/King KI 209A. Refer to F igure H-9 for the interconnect between a 3 9 0 H GPS 400W or GNC 420W and a Bendix/King KI 208A. Page 4-8 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F...

  • Page 67: Annunciators/Switches

    A nnunciators/Switches 4 3 B 4.5.1 A nnunciators/Switches Function 1 2 4 B NOTE Installations in conformance with the requirements specified in this installation manual may not require the use of any external annunciators, since all annunciations are provided on the 400W Series front panel. Refer to Section 2 .5.1 to determine whether or not 3 9 1 H external annunciators are required.
  • Page 68 4.5.1.9 A PPROACH ANNUNCIATE 2 2 3 B When performing approach navigation, the approach annunciator illuminates when approach is active. 4.5.1.10 I NTEGRITY ANNUNCIATE 2 2 4 B The integrity annunciator illuminates when the GPS receiver detects a position error, or is unable to calculate the integrity of the position.
  • Page 69 4.5.2 A nnunciators/Switches Electrical Characteristics 1 2 5 B 4.5.2.1 A nnunciators 2 3 1 B Pin Name Connector VLOC ANNUNCIATE P4001 GPS ANNUNCIATE P4001 WAYPOINT ANNUNCIATE P4001 TERMINAL ANNUNCIATE P4001 APPROACH ANNUNCIATE P4001 MESSAGE ANNUNCIATE P4001 OBS ANNUNCIATE P4001 AUTO ANNUNCIATE P4001 INTEGRITY ANNUNCIATE...

  • Page 70: Serial Data

    S erial Data 4 4 B 4.6.1 S erial Data Function 1 2 9 B 4.6.1.1 R S-232 2 3 4 B The 400W Series unit is capable of interfacing with other aviation instruments by transmitting RS-232 Type 1 (often known as ARNAV format) and Type 2 (often known as Northstar format) data on the GPS RS-232 OUT 1 port.
  • Page 71 4.6.1.2 A RINC 429 2 3 5 B The data output on the GPS ARINC 429 OUT port depends on the configuration (see Section 5 .3.1). 3 9 8 H Below is a list of the configurations and the labels output for each one: 1.
  • Page 72 4 0 0 H The 400W Series unit can receive traffic data from a Garmin GTX 330 or an L3 Communications SKY497 SkyWatch system using the GPS ARINC 429 IN 1 or GPS ARINC 429 IN 2 ports, in order to display traffic information on the 400W Series unit.
  • Page 73 4.6.2 S erial Data Electrical Characteristics 1 3 0 B 4.6.2.1 R S-232 2 3 6 B Pin Name Connector GPS RS-232 OUT 1 P4001 GPS RS-232 IN 1 P4001 GPS RS-232 OUT 2 P4001 GPS RS-232 IN 2 P4001 GPS RS-232 OUT 3 P4001 GPS RS-232 IN 3...

  • Page 74: Com/Vor/Ils Audio (Gnc 420W And Gns 430W Only)

    C OM/VOR/ILS Audio (GNC 420W and GNS 430W only) 4 5 B 4.7.1 C OM/VOR/ILS Audio Function 1 3 4 B Activation of COM MIC KEY enables COM MIC AUDIO and causes the transceiver to transmit. 500 COM AUDIO and 500 VOR/ILS AUDIO are 100 mW audio outputs that are intended to drive a headset or an audio panel.
  • Page 75 4.7.2.3 C OM AUDIO, VOR/ILS AUDIO 2 4 0 B Pin Name Connector P4002 500 COM AUDIO HI P4002 500 COM AUDIO LO P4006 500 VOR/ILS AUDIO HI P4006 500 VOR/ILS AUDIO LO 500 COM AUDIO and 500 VOR/ILS AUDIO each supply 100 mW into a 500 load.

  • Page 76: Vor/Ils Indicator (Gns 430W Only)

    V OR/ILS Indicator (GNS 430W Only) 4 6 B 4.8.1 V OR/ILS Indicator Function 1 3 9 B NOTE Because the GNS 430W includes a “CDI” button that performs switching between GPS and VOR/ILS on a remote indicator, it is seldom necessary to use these outputs to drive an indicator.
  • Page 77 4.8.2.4 F lag 2 4 5 B Pin Name Connector VOR/LOC +FLAG P4006 VOR/LOC -FLAG (VOR/LOC COMMON) P4006 GLIDESLOPE +FLAG P4006 GLIDESLOPE +DOWN/-FLAG (GLIDESLOPE P4006 COMMON) The Flag output is capable of driving up to three 1000 meter loads. When valid information is present (Flag OUT OF VIEW) the Flag output is 375 ±80 mVDC.

  • Page 78: Rmi/Obi

    R MI/OBI 4 7 B 4.9.1 R MI/OBI Function 1 4 4 B The MAIN OBI output provides bearing information from the active waypoint for Bendix/King Serial OBI devices based upon the 400W Series unit’s GPS navigation. For the GNS 430W, the MAIN OBI output may be configured so that it sends VOR/ILS bearing information when VLOC is selected by the GNS 430W CDI key.

  • Page 79: Dme Tuning (Gns 430W Only)

    4.10 D ME Tuning (GNS 430W Only) 4 8 B 4.10.1 D ME Tuning Function 1 4 9 B The GNS 430W can channel a DME based on the tuned VLOC frequency. The GNS 430W outputs 2 of 5, BCD or Slip parallel DME and King Serial DME channeling format. When DME COMMON is held low, the GNS 430W actively tunes the DME.
  • Page 80 4.10.3 D ME Tuning Configuration 1 5 1 B Refer to Section 5 .3.14 for the DME tuning configuration. 4 1 3 H 4.10.4 D ME Tuning Calibration and Checkout 1 5 2 B None. 4.10.5 D ME Tuning Interconnect References 1 5 3 B Refer to A ppendix H for interconnect information.

  • Page 81: Post Installation Configuration & Checkout Procedures

    All configuration pages shown apply to the GNS 430W, but not all apply to the GPS 400W or GNC 420W. Those pages and fields that apply only to certain 400W Series units are denoted as such.

  • Page 82: Figure 5-1. Main Arinc 429 Config Page

    5.3.1 M AIN ARINC 429 CONFIG Page 1 5 4 B Select the MAIN ARINC 429 CONFIG Page (see F igure 5-1). This page configures the GPS ARINC 429 4 1 8 H output port, and the two GPS ARINC 429 input ports. The two input ports can each be configured independently for the desired function(s).
  • Page 83 Selected course information from the following Flight Control systems: Flight Control Bendix/King KFC 400 Garmin GAD 42 Selected course, heading, and true airspeed data from the Garmin GAD 42. Selected course, heading, altitude, temperature and speed information from Garmin GDU [1] the following systems:...
  • Page 84 EFIS systems: Sextant SMD 45 [1] Main software version 3.00 or later [2] Garmin GTX 330 will work with any output setting Selection Description Common RX: Accepts all 429 inputs TX: Generates all 429 outputs with SDI = 0.

  • Page 85: Figure 5-2. Main Rs-232 Config Page

    VNAV Selection Description ARINC 429 labels associated with GPS-based vertical guidance (labels 117G and Disable Labels 327G) are not transmitted in the output data stream. ARINC 429 labels associated with GPS-based vertical guidance (labels 117G and Enable Labels 327G) are transmitted in the output data stream. ARINC 429 vertical guidance labels are used by the following systems: Sandel SN3500 Other systems may also use these labels.
  • Page 86 Serial altitude data from the following units: Icarus-alt Icarus Instruments 3000 Sandia SAE5-35 Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Trans-Cal Industries IA-RS232-X, SSD120 ACK Technologies A-30 (Mod 8 and above) Traffic information from a Ryan TCAD 9900B or 9900BX Series system. Ryan TCAD...
  • Page 87 Argus 3000, 5000, or 7000 Moving Map Electronics International FP-5L Fuel Flow Computer (non-TSO’d) Garmin MX20 (V5.6 or later), GMX 200 [1] Garmin GPSMAP 195, GPSMAP 295 or GPS III Pilot Garmin GPSMAP 196, GPSMAP 296, and GPSMAP 396 Garmin GTX 327 Transponder...

  • Page 88: Figure 5-3. Main System Config Page

    5.3.3 M AIN SYSTEM CONFIG 1 5 6 B Select the MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG Page (see F igure 4 2 2 H 5-3). This page allows you to configure the Fuel, Terrain, and Discretes options. Figure 5-3. MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG Page Fuel Select Fuel in the CONFIGURE field to select the FUEL TYPE (AV Gas, Jet A, or Jet B) Selection...

  • Page 89: Figure 5-5. Main System Config Page

    Discretes Select Discretes in the CONFIGURE field to configure the operation of specific discrete outputs. Figure 5-5. MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG Page GPS Select Selection Description Auto When in GPS mode, the GPS Select discrete is unasserted (open) whenever a GPS approach mode is active – no associated messages appear and no pilot action is required.

  • Page 90: Figure 5-6. Main Inputs 1 Page

    5.3.4 M AIN INPUTS 1 Page 1 5 7 B Select the MAIN INPUTS 1 Page (see F igure 5-6). This page 4 2 5 H (along with the MAIN INPUTS 2 Page) allows you to monitor the data on ARINC 429, RS-232 and other electrical inputs. This is used for verifying electrical interfaces during installation and troubleshooting.

  • Page 91: Figure 5-8. Instrument Panel Self-Test Page

    5.3.6 I NSTRUMENT PANEL SELF-TEST Page 1 5 9 B Select the INSTRUMENT PANEL SELF-TEST Page (see F igure 5-8). This page allows verification that the 400W 4 2 7 H Series unit is communicating properly with other instruments. Compare on-screen indications with the information depicted on connected instruments, such as the CDI, HSI, RMI and/or external annunciators.

  • Page 92: Figure 5-10. Main Lighting Page

    SLOPE Sets the sensitivity of the display brightness in proportion to changes in the input level. The higher the number, the brighter the display is for a given increase in the input level. This field has a range of 0 (zero) to 99, and is set to 50 at the factory.

  • Page 93: Figure 5-12. Main Discrete Inputs Page

    5.3.9 M AIN DISCRETE INPUTS Page 1 6 2 B Select the MAIN DISCRETE INPUTS Page (see F igure 4 3 1 H 5-12) if the encoding altimeter input is used. Verify that the DECODED ALTITUDE field indicates the correct altitude.

  • Page 94: Figure 5-14. Main Cdi/Obs Config Page

    5.3.11 M AIN CDI/OBS CONFIG Page 1 6 4 B Select the MAIN CDI/OBS CONFIG Page (see F igure 4 3 3 H 5-14). This page allows you to verify the MAIN CDI outputs, both lateral (LAT) and vertical (VERT), and verify and calibrate the MAIN OBS input.
  • Page 95 CDI (GNS 430W Only) Selection Description The GNS 430W CDI button is in the GPS state, and the GPS ANNUNCIATE output is active. This annunciator output may be required to be active for some installations. The GNS 430W CDI button is in the VLOC state, and the VLOC VLOC ANNUNCIATE output is active.

  • Page 96: Figure 5-15. Com Setup Page

    5.3.12 C OM SETUP Page (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only) 1 6 5 B Select the COM SETUP Page (see F igure 5-15). These 4 3 4 H values are set at the factory and seldom require calibration. FREQ Selects a VHF communication frequency.

  • Page 97: Figure 5-16. Vor Discrete Inputs Page

    5.3.13 V OR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (GNS 430W 1 6 6 B Only) Select the VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (see F igure 5-16). 4 3 5 H This page allows you to verify the operation of an external VLOC transfer switch that may be present in the installation. Figure 5-16.
  • Page 98 TO-FR (LAT) Selection Verify That: FROM The FROM flag is in view. Hide The TO/FROM flag is hidden. The TO flag is in view. SELECTED COURSE Select 150° on the CDI/HSI that is connected to the 400W Series VOR/LOC/GS OBS inputs. The SELECTED COURSE field should indicate near to 150°...

  • Page 99: Figure 5-18. Vor/Loc/Gs Arinc 429 Config Page

    5.3.15 V OR/LOC/GS ARINC 429 CONFIG Page (GNS 430W Only) 1 6 8 B Select the VOR/LOC/GS ARINC 429 CONFIG Page (see F igure 5-18). This page configures the VOR/ILS ARINC 4 3 7 H 429 output and input ports. Figure 5-18.

  • Page 100: Figure 5-19. Measurement Of Gps Vertical Offset

    5.3.16 G PS Vertical Offset 1 6 9 B The GPS Vertical Offset setup function is used to enter the height above ground of the GPS antenna. Prior to proceeding, measure the GPS antenna vertical offset (to the nearest foot) as shown in F igure 5-19.

  • Page 101: Figure 5-23. Stormscope Download Data Page

    5.3.17 S TORMSCOPE CONFIG Page 1 7 0 B NOTE The Stormscope pages are only available if one of the RS-232 inputs is configured for the WX-500. Select the STORMSCOPE CONFIG Page (see F igure 4 3 9 H 5-21). This page shows the L3 Communications WX- 500 Stormscope configuration as reported by the WX- 500 through RS-232 data.

  • Page 102: Figure 5-24. Traffic Page (Skywatch)

    5.3.20 T RAFFIC Page 1 7 3 B NOTE The following pages are only available if one of the RS-232 inputs is configured for the Ryan TCAD or one of the ARINC 429 inputs is configured for Traffic Advisory. Select the TRAFFIC Page (see F igure 5-24).

  • Page 103: Figure 5-27. Gad 42 Config Page

    5.3.21 R YAN TCAD CONFIG Page 1 7 4 B Select the RYAN TCAD CONFIG Page (see F igure 4 4 5 H 5-26). This page shows the TCAD’s current shield settings for the selected mode, approach mode status, volume, mute status, mute duration, voice alert selection, and system status.

  • Page 104: Figure 5-29. Data Link Diagnostics

    5.3.24 D ATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS Page 1 7 7 B The 8-character test word returned from the GDL 69 is displayed on the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS page for each of the following parameters: Figure 5-29. Data Link Diagnostics Display Description Quality of Service Test TERR Terrestrial Error Status...

  • Page 105: Ground Checks (Configuration Mode)

    G round Checks (Configuration Mode) 5 2 B 5.4.1 M ain Indicator (Analog Only) 1 7 8 B NOTE If the GNS 400W Series unit is interfaced to an electronic HSI and the main indicator analog output is not used, this check is not required. If the GNS 400W Series unit is interfaced to an analog indicator on the main CDI/OBS, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 106 5.4.4 A DC, Altitude Encoder, Fuel Sensor and Fuel/Air Data Computer 1 8 1 B NOTE This check does not apply to parallel connections to an altitude encoder. If the gray code interface to an altitude encoder is used, the check in Section 5 .4.5 must be completed.
  • Page 107 5.4.6 A HRS/IRU Interface Check 1 8 3 B The GNS 400W Series unit can receive heading data from an external source. This check verifies that the GNS 400W Series unit is receiving data from these units. Ensure that the GNS 400W Series unit is turned on and in configuration mode.

  • Page 108: Ground Checks (Normal Mode)

    G round Checks (Normal Mode) 5 3 B Turn the 400W Series unit off and bring the unit back up in normal mode for the following checks. 5.5.1 D isplay of Self-Test Data 1 8 6 B Following normal power-up, the Data Base Pages are displayed followed by the Instrument Panel Self- Test Page.
  • Page 109 NOTE It is known that certain non-aviation radios, including marine transceivers, can interfere with civil aviation navigation and surveillance equipment including the Garmin GNS 400W Series. When installing GNS 400W Series equipment in accordance with the appropriate STC, it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the GNS 400W Series unit modification is compatible with all previous aircraft modifications.
  • Page 110 Once the Signal Acquisition Test has been completed successfully, perform the following steps: 1. View the Satellite Status Page and verify that at least 7 satellites have been acquired on the 400W Series unit. 2. Verify that the GPS “INTEG” flag is out of view. 3.
  • Page 111 5.5.4 V HF NAV Checkout (GNS 430W) 1 8 9 B Press the CDI key to select VLOC mode (indicated by a white VLOC in the lower left corner of the display). Check the VOR reception with ground equipment, operating VOT or VOR, and verify audio and Morse code ID functions (if possible).
  • Page 112 5.5.6.2.1 O ne 400W Series Unit / One SN3308 2 6 6 B 1. Cycle power to the GNS 400W Series unit and acknowledge the prompts until it gets to the self test page (see Section 5 .5.1). 4 5 2 H 2.
  • Page 113 5.5.6.2.2 T wo 400W Series Units/One SN3308 2 6 7 B The checkout for two 400W Series units also applies to one 400W Series unit and one 500W Series unit. 1. Remove power from the second (no. 2) 400W Series unit. 2.
  • Page 114 NOTE If the deviations are not as described, the EHSI/EFIS does not scale the GNS 400W Series unit deviations properly and cannot be certified for GPS-based guidance. Contact Garmin for further assistance. Page 5-34 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F...
  • Page 115 G MX 200/MX20 Interface Check 2 6 0 B If a Garmin GMX 200 or MX20 has been connected to the GNS 400W Series unit, the interface should be verified as described in this section. 1. Ensure that the GNS 400W Series unit has a 3-D fix.
  • Page 116 NOTE The following sections only verify the correct interface of GDL 69/69A to the GNS 400W Series unit. It does not activate the GDL 69 XM data link radio. Complete instructions for activating the XM data link radio can be found in document 190-00355-04.
  • Page 117 5.5.6.11.1 M ain OBI Output 2 7 0 B If the Main OBI output from the GNS 400W Series unit is connected to an RMI navigation indicator verify the interface as follows: 1. Apply power to the equipment and wait for the GNS 400W Series unit to acquire a position. 2.

  • Page 118: Flight Checks

    F light Checks 5 4 B All system functions that cannot be adequately tested on the ground will require a flight test. Even if all functions can be verified on the ground, a flight test is recommended as final installation verification. Verify system operation as described in the following sections.

  • Page 119: Database Check

    5.6.4 I LS Flight Check (GNS 430W) 1 9 6 B 1. Tune an ILS at the local airport. 2. Verify the audio ident and audio quality and verify that no objectionable electrical interference such as magneto noise is present. 3.

  • Page 120: Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Checks

    A irplane Flight Manual Supplement Checks 5 6 B Ensure that the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) is completed and inserted in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH). 1. Fill in the required airplane information in the AFMS. 2.

  • Page 121: Table 5-1. Gns 400W Series Post-Installation Checkout Log

    Table 5-1. GNS 400W Series Post-Installation Checkout Log Date: ____ /____ /____ GNS 400W Series Post-Installation Checkout Log By: ________________ INSTALLATION Aircraft Model ___________________________ Aircraft Serial # ______________ INFORMATION: Unit P/N ________________________________ Mod Level __________________ Unit Model ______________________________ Serial # _____________________ GPS Antenna P/N _________________________ GPS Ant Model EXTERNAL ANNUNCIATION REQUIREMENT (See Section...
  • Page 122 CONFIGURATION ITEMS ( ’ CONT VOR/LOC/GS CDI (GNS 430W only) GDL Configuration N/A] DME Channel Mode: ___________________ Attenuation: ______________ Model: GDL 69A GDL 69 VOR/LOC/GS ARINC 429 Configuration (GNS 430W only) RX Speed: High TX Speed: High SDI: Common VOR/ILS 1 VOR/ILS 2 DME Mode: Directed freq 1...
  • Page 123 N/A] ARINC 429 Traffic System N/A] Ryan TCAD VHF COM INTERFERENCE VHF COM interference checked N/A] L-3 Communications Stormscope N/A] Garmin GMX 200 / MX20 VHF NAV CHECKOUT (GNS 430W ONLY) N/A] Garmin GDL 69/69A VOR reception checked N/A] Crossfill check...
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  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    T ROUBLESHOOTING This section provides information to assist troubleshooting if problems occur after completing the installation. Devices connected to the 400W Series unit can be useful for determining whether the 400W Series unit is functioning properly or if there are problems with the installation. T roubleshooting Procedure 5 7 B Table 6-1.
  • Page 126 Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution OBS Resolver won’t Incompatible resolver or Check the resolver specifications and calibrate. improper connection. wiring. OBS indication on 400W Series unit resolver input Check wiring and calibration. 400W Series unit not calibrated correctly. does not agree with Resolver has not been OBS setting.
  • Page 127 Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution 400W Series unit RS-232 port Check RS-232 port setting for port RS-232 device is not configured correctly. that device is connected to. not communicating with the 400W Improper setup on the remote Verify the configuration of the other Series unit.

  • Page 128: Alert Text Troubleshooting Procedure

    4 6 4 H Pilot’s Guide. If a message is displayed that is not in T able 6-2 or the Pilot’s Guide, please contact 4 6 5 H Garmin technical support. Table 6-2. Alert Text Troubleshooting Guide Alert Text Possible Cause...
  • Page 129 (or “pressed”) state. Verify the wiring is correct. If the message persists, contact Garmin technical support. COM transfer key stuck The COM flip-flop key is stuck Try pressing the switch again (430W only) in the enabled (or “pressed”)
  • Page 130 Alert Text Possible Cause Solution G/S is not responding Internal system-to-system Contact Garmin technical (430W only) communication between the support. main processor and the glideslope receiver has failed. Operational status of the glideslope receiver is unknown. G/S needs service The unit has detected a failure...
  • Page 131 Refer to Table 6-1 “ARINC 429 Channel #1 or #2 the ARINC 429 channel #1 device is not receiving data connection for a period from the GPS 400W/GNS exceeding five seconds. 430W” Not receiving input data on 232 No data has been received on Refer to Table 6-1 “RS-232...
  • Page 132 The unit’s terrain settings have Reconfigure TERRAIN changed changed since it was last settings turned on in normal mode. Contact Garmin technical support TERRAIN has failed The unit has detected a failure Ensure that Terrain database in the terrain system.

  • Page 133: Contacting The Factory For Assistance

    WX-500 or other connected equipment. C ontacting the Factory for Assistance 5 9 B If the 400W Series unit fails to operate despite troubleshooting efforts, contact Garmin Technical Support for assistance. GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 Phone: 913.397.8200...
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  • Page 135: Limitations

    400W Series equipment. 4) When flight planning an LNAV/VNAV or LPV approach, operators should use the Garmin Prediction Program part number 006-A0154-03 (with the <insert installed antenna model number/part number>...

  • Page 136: Installation

    A ntenna Installation – General 2 0 3 B Structural mounting of the GPS/WAAS antenna is not included in this installation manual. For mounting the GPS/WAAS antennas, refer to the Garmin GA Antenna AML STC SA01695SE or other FAA approved installation data. 7.2.3...

  • Page 137: Rotorcraft Installation

    R otorcraft Installation 6 2 B The installation and operational approval for use of a 400W Series unit in rotorcraft is not covered by AML STC SA01933LA; however, instructions and data provided in this manual may be used to perform the alteration and obtain other FAA approval.
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  • Page 139: Periodic Maintenance

    GPS signal acquisition time will be increased. There is no loss of function or accuracy of the 400W Series unit with a dead battery. The battery is not user replaceable. To replace the battery, contact the Garmin repair station or factory authorized repair station.
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  • Page 141: Table A-1. Environmental Qualification Form Part Numbers

    E NVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM 2 7 2 B For RTCA/DO-160D Environmental Qualification Forms (EQFs) visit the Dealers Only page on http://www.garmin.com. The part numbers for each form are listed below. Table A-1. Environmental Qualification Form Part Numbers Unit EQF Part Number...
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  • Page 143: A Ppendix Bstc Data

    The 400W/500W Series STC SA01933LA Approved Model List (AML) includes airplanes that are type certificated only under CAR 3 or 14 CFR Part 23. The Garmin 400W Series unit equipment is approved for installation on all aircraft listed on the AML when adhering to the installation instructions and the limitations described in this 400W Series Installation Manual.
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  • Page 145: A Ppendix Creserved

    Appendix C R ESERVED 2 7 4 B 400W Series Installation Manual Page C-1 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
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  • Page 147: A Ppendix D 400W Series Rs-232 Aviation Data Format

    Appendix D 4 00W SERIES RS-232 AVIATION DATA FORMAT 2 7 5 B D.1 Electrical Interface The output signals are compatible with RS-232C. Data is generated at 9600 baud with a word length of 8 bits, one stop bit, and no parity. D.2 General Output Format The 400W Series RS-232 data has the following general format: STX - ASCII start-of-text character (02 hex)
  • Page 148 T able D-1 describes the Type 1 output sentence item designator (id) and item data (dddd) fields. If data 4 7 0 H for these sentences is invalid or unavailable, dashes ("-") are used to fill in all non-blank character positions.

  • Page 149: Output Sentence Type 2

    D.4 Output Sentence Type 2 The 400W Series Type 2 output sentences have the following general format: - item designator (3 ASCII characters) - sequence number (1 binary byte) - waypoint identifier (5 ASCII characters) - waypoint latitude (3 binary bytes) - waypoint longitude (4 binary bytes) mvar - magnetic variation at waypoint (2 binary bytes)
  • Page 150 T able D-2 describes the Type 2 output sentence item designator (id), sequence number (seq), waypoint 4 7 1 H identifier (wpt), waypoint latitude (lat), waypoint longitude (lon), and magnetic variation at waypoint (mvar) fields. Table D-2. Type 2 Output Sentence Format Field Byte Format...

  • Page 151: A Ppendix E 400W Series Rs-232 Fuel/Air Data Input Format

    <CR> carriage return (0x0d) Note: Checksum is calculated by adding each byte in the message (1 through 14). E.3 Icarus Altitude Sentence The Garmin 400W Series units are capable of receiving the following 10-byte message from the Icarus Altitude Serializer: ALT<sp>12345<CR>...

  • Page 152: E.4 Shadin Fuel Flow Sentence

    E.4 Shadin Fuel Flow Sentence The Garmin 400W Series units are capable of receiving the following 55-byte message from the Shadin Fuel Flow Indicator: <STX>K0543.2<sp>0100.0<sp>0040.0<sp>0060.0<sp>0123.4<sp>0045.4<sp>0078.0<sp>123<ETX> Where: <STX> start-transmit character (0x02) units designation (i.e., Gallons, Liters, Kilograms, B[pounds]) 0543.2 total fuel remaining (i.e., ASCII-coded decimal format: 0x30, 0x35, 0x34, 0x33, 0x2e, 0x32) <sp>...

  • Page 153: E.6 Shadin Fuel/Air Data Computer Sentence

    E.6 Shadin Fuel/Air Data Computer Sentence The Garmin 400W Series units are capable of receiving the following message strings from the Shadin Fuel/Airdata or Airdata Computer: SHADIN “z” FORMAT <STX> ZA012<CR><LF> "ZA" (ASCII characters); "012" represents indicated Air Speed (knots) ZB345<CR><LF>...
  • Page 154 SHADIN “G” FORMAT <STX> GA012<CR><LF> "GA" (ASCII characters); "012" represents indicated Air Speed (knots) GB345<CR><LF> "GB" (ASCII characters); "345" represents true Air Speed (knots) GC678<CR><LF> "GC" (ASCII characters); "678" represents Mach Speed (thousandths) GD<+/->9012<CR><LF> "GD" (ASCII characters); sign; "9012" represents pressure altitude (tens of feet) GE<+/->3456<CR><LF>...
  • Page 155 SHADIN “S” FORMAT <STX> SA012<CR><LF> "SA" (ASCII characters); "012" represents indicated Air Speed (knots) SB345<CR><LF> "SB" (ASCII characters); "345" represents true Air Speed (knots) SC678<CR><LF> "SC" (ASCII characters); "678" represents Mach Speed (thousandths) SD<+/->9012<CR><LF> "SD" (ASCII characters); sign; "9012" represents pressure altitude (tens of feet) SE<+/->3456<CR><LF>...
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  • Page 157: A Ppendix Fmechanical Drawings

    4 7 3 H F igure F-3. GNC 420W Mounting Rack Installation 4 7 4 H F igure F-4. GPS 400W Mounting Rack Installation 4 7 5 H F igure F-5. 400W Series Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions 4 7 6 H...
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  • Page 159: Figure F-1. 400W Series Mounting Rack Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS MODEL GPS 400W 2.85 [72.4] 4.6 [117] 1.2 [30.5] GNC 420W 3.05 [77.5] 4.8 [122] 1.3 [33] GNS 430W 3.05 [77.5] 4.9 [124] 1.4 [35.6] Figure F-1. 400W Series Mounting Rack Dimensions 400W Series Installation Manual Page F-3 190-00356-02...

  • Page 160: Figure F-2. Gns 430W Mounting Rack Installation

    Figure F-2. GNS 430W Mounting Rack Installation Page F-4 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 161: Figure F-3. Gnc 420W Mounting Rack Installation

    Figure F-3. GNC 420W Mounting Rack Installation 400W Series Installation Manual Page F-5 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 162: Figure F-4. Gps 400W Mounting Rack Installation

    Figure F-4. GPS 400W Mounting Rack Installation Page F-6 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 163: Figure F-5. 400W Series Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions

    Figure F-5. 400W Series Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions 400W Series Installation Manual Page F-7 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
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  • Page 165: Air Data Computer

    A PPROVED EQUIPMENT 2 7 8 B The following tables list equipment that can be interfaced with the Garmin 400W Series units. This is not a complete listing however; it only represents those units that are approved under 400W/500W Series AML STC SA01933LA, with any exceptions noted by the appropriate table.

  • Page 166: Altitude Serializer Or Fuel/Air Data

    Altitude Serializer or Fuel/Air Data Altitude serializers/encoders not listed below can still be approved under 400W/500W Series AML STC SA01933LA if all of the following conditions are met: The altitude serializer/encoder is TSO approved; The installation of the altitude serializer/encoder was previously FAA-approved; The interface check for the altitude serializer/encoder described in section 5 .4.4 (serial interface) 4 8 0 H...

  • Page 167: Autopilots

    GPS and RNAV approaches with GPS/WAAS-based vertical guidance (LNAV+V, L/VNAV and LPV modes on the 400W series unit) are not authorized when coupled to the autopilot). NOTE Contact Garmin to remove VNAV limitations. Mfr. Model Data Format...

  • Page 168: Encoding Altimeter Or Blind Encoder (Gray Code

    EFIS Displays Manufacturer Model Data Format Notes 400W/500W Series G600 ARINC 429 software version 3.10 or Garmin (GDU 620) RS-232 later is required. 400W/500W series software version 3.00 or later is required. EFS 40/50 SG 465 software 1101 or Honeywell (Bendix/King)

  • Page 169: Iru/Ahrs

    KI 525A KPI 552/B KPI 553/A/B NSD 360A Century NSD 1000 331A-6P Collins 331A-9G PN101 (331A-3F/3G) GI 102/A Garmin GI 106/A S-TEC ST 180 RD 444 Sperry RD 550A RD 650 MD222-402 Mid Continent MD222-406 G.10 Weather, Traffic and Terrain...

  • Page 170: G.11 Dme

    G.11 DME Manufacturer Model Data Format Notes RTA-476A KN61 Parallel Slip Code KN62/62A Parallel 2x5 or King Serial KN63/KDI 572/KDI 574 King Serial Honeywell (Bendix/King) KN64 King Serial KN65 Parallel Slip Code KDM 706/KDI 572/KDI 574 King Serial DME 40 Parallel 2x5 Collins DME 42...

  • Page 171: G.13 Multifunction Displays

    “Aviation” format for MX20 version 5.6 and later. (MX20 will not accept GPS MX20 RS-232 altitude even though it is part of Garmin “Aviation” format). “MapMX” format for MX20 version 5.6 or later. [1] GMX 200 RS-232 “Aviation” format “MapMX”...
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  • Page 173: A Ppendix Hstc Approved Installation Diagrams

    F igure H-2. GNS 430W Typical Installation 4 8 7 H F igure H-3. GNC 420W Typical Installation 4 8 8 H F igure H-4. GPS 400W Typical Installation 4 8 9 H F igure H-5. Power, Lighting, and Antenna Interconnect 4 9 0 H F igure H-6.
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  • Page 175: Figure H-1. 400W Series System Interface Diagram

    Figure H-1. 400W Series System Interface Diagram 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-3 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 176: Figure H-2. Gns 430W Typical Installation

    Figure H-2. GNS 430W Typical Installation Sheet 1 of 2 Page H-4 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...
  • Page 177 Figure H-2. GNS 430W Typical Installation Sheet 2 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-5 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 178: Figure H-3. Gnc 420W Typical Installation

    Figure H-3. GNC 420W Typical Installation Sheet 1 of 2 Page H-6 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...
  • Page 179 Figure H-3. GNC 420W Typical Installation Sheet 2 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-7 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 180: Figure H-4. Gps 400W Typical Installation

    Figure H-4. GPS 400W Typical Installation Sheet 1 of 2 Page H-8 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...
  • Page 181 Figure H-4. GPS 400W Typical Installation Sheet 2 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-9 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 182: Figure H-5. Power, Lighting, And Antenna Interconnect

    Figure H-5. Power, Lighting, and Antenna Interconnect Sheet 1 of 3 Page H-10 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...
  • Page 183 Figure H-5. Power, Lighting, and Antenna Interconnect Sheet 2 of 3 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-11 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 184 Figure H-5. Power, Lighting, and Antenna Interconnect Sheet 3 of 3 Page H-12 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 185: Figure H-6. Gray Code Altimeter Interconnect

    Figure H-6. Gray Code Altimeter Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-13 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 186: Figure H-7. Main Indicator Interconnect

    Figure H-7. Main Indicator Interconnect Page H-14 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 187: Figure H-8. Ki 209A Main Indicator Interconnect

    Figure H-8. KI 209A Main Indicator Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-15 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 188: Figure H-9. Ki 208A Main Indicator Interconnect

    Figure H-9. KI 208A Main Indicator Interconnect Page H-16 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 189: Figure H-10. Rs-232 Serial Data Interconnect

    Figure H-10. RS-232 Serial Data Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-17 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 190 Figure H-10. RS-232 Serial Data Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-18 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 191: Figure H-11. Arinc 429 Efis Interconnect

    Figure H-11. ARINC 429 EFIS Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-19 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 192 H-11. ARINC 429 EFIS Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-20 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 193: Figure H-12. Arinc 429 Sandel Ehsi Interconnect (One 400W Series Unit, One Sandel Sn3308

    Figure H-12. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (One 400W Series Unit, One Sandel SN3308) Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-21 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 194 Figure H-12. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (One 400W Series Unit, One Sandel SN3308) Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-22 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...
  • Page 195 Figure H-13. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (Two GNS 430W, One Sandel SN3308) Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-23 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 196 Figure H-13. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (Two GNS 430W, One Sandel SN3308) Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-24 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 197: Figure H-14. Arinc 429 Sandel Ehsi Interconnect (Two Gns 430W, Two Sandel Sn3308

    THE TWO GNS 430W/TWO SN3308s CONFIGURATION IS CURRENTLY NOT SUPPORTED Figure H-14. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (Two GNS 430W, Two Sandel SN3308) 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-25 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 198: Figure H-15. Arinc 429/Rs-232 Air Data/Iru/Ahrs Interconnect

    Figure H-15. ARINC 429/RS-232 Air Data/IRU/AHRS Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 Page H-26 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...
  • Page 199 Figure H-15. ARINC 429/RS-232 Air Data/IRU/AHRS Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-27 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 200: Figure H-16. Traffic Advisory System Interconnect

    Figure H-16. Traffic Advisory System Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 Page H-28 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...
  • Page 201 Figure H-16. Traffic Advisory System Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-29 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 202: Figure H-17. Gtx 330 Interconnect

    Figure H-17. GTX 330 Interconnect Page H-30 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 203: Figure H-18. Weather And Terrain Interconnect

    Figure H-18. Weather and Terrain Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-31 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 204 Figure H-18. Weather and Terrain Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-32 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 205: Figure H-19. Audio Panel Interconnect

    Figure H-19. Audio Panel Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-33 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 206 Figure H-19. Audio Panel Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-34 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 207: Figure H-20. Vor/Ils Indicator Interconnect

    Figure H-20. VOR/ILS Indicator Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-35 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 208: Figure H-21. Rmi/Obi Interconnect

    Figure H-21. RMI/OBI Interconnect Page H-36 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 209: Figure H-22. King Serial Panel Dme Tuning Interconnect

    Figure H-22. King Serial Panel DME Tuning Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-37 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 210: Figure H-23. King Serial Remote Dme Tuning Interconnect

    Figure H-23. King Serial Remote DME Tuning Interconnect Page H-38 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 211: Figure H-24. Parallel 2 Of 5 Dme Tuning Interconnect

    Figure H-24. Parallel 2 of 5 DME Tuning Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-39 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 212: Figure H-25. Bendix/King Analog Autopilot Interconnect

    Figure H-25. Bendix/King Analog Autopilot Interconnect Page H-40 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 213: Figure H-26. Century Autopilot Interconnect

    Figure H-26. Century Autopilot Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-41 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 214 Figure H-26. Century Autopilot Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-42 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 215: Figure H-27. S-Tec Autopilot Interconnect

    Figure H-27. S-TEC Autopilot Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-43 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 216 Figure H-27. S-TEC Autopilot Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-44 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 217: Figure H-28. Arinc 429 Sandel Ehsi Interconnect (One 400W, One Sandel Sn3500

    Figure H-28. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (One 400W, One Sandel SN3500) Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-45 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 218 Figure H-28. ARINC 429 Sandel EHSI Interconnect (One 400W, One Sandel SN3500) Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-46 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 219: Figure H-29. External Navigation Source And Gps Annunciators

    EXTERNAL NAVIGATION SOURCE SELECTION ANNUNCIATORS STACO INDICATOR CONNECTION VLOC (WHITE) GARMIN (GREEN) 400W/420W/430W P4001 VLOC VLOC ANNUNCIATE LAMP VOLTAGE FROM DIMMER CIRCUIT GPS ANNUNCIATE NAV/GPS INDICATOR VIVISUN INDICATOR CONNECTION (WHITE) VLOC GARMIN (GREEN) 400W/420W/430W P4001 VLOC VLOC ANNUNCIATE LAMP VOLTAGE FROM...
  • Page 220 EXTERNAL GPS ANNUNCIATIONS MID-CONTINENT ACU CONNECTION MD41-14xx MID-CONTINENT MD41-xxxx GPS ACU -1484W -1404A/1408A -1464A/1474A GARMIN 1470 -1488W -1414A/1418A -1468A/1478A 400W/420W/430W P4001 VLOC ANNUNCIATE VLOC ANN GPS ANNUNCIATE GPS ANN WAYPOINT ANNUNCIATE WPT ANN TERMINAL ANNUNCIATE TERM ANN APPROACH ANNUNCIATE APR ANN...

  • Page 221: Figure H-30. Parallel Slip Code Dme Tuning Interconnect

    Figure H-30. Parallel Slip Code DME Tuning Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-49 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 222: Figure H-31. Cessna Autopilot Interconnect

    Figure H-31. Cessna Autopilot Interconnect Page H-50 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 223: Figure H-32. Bendix Autopilot Interconnect

    Figure H-32. Bendix Autopilot Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-51 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 224: Figure H-33. Switches Interconnect

    Figure H-33. Switches Interconnect Page H-52 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 225: Figure H-34. Arinc 429 Avidyne Pfd/Mfd Interconnect

    Figure H-34. ARINC 429 Avidyne PFD/MFD Interconnect Sheet 1 of 2 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-53 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
  • Page 226 Figure H-34. ARINC 429 Avidyne PFD/MFD Interconnect Sheet 2 of 2 Page H-54 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 227: Figure H-35. Collins Autopilot Interconnect

    Figure H-35. Collins Autopilot Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-55 190-00356-02 Rev. F...

  • Page 228: Figure H-36. Garmin Gad 42 Interconnect

    Figure H-36. Garmin GAD 42 Interconnect Page H-56 400W Series Installation Manual Rev. F 190-00356-02...

  • Page 229: Figure H-37. Garmin G600 Interconnect

    Figure H-37. Garmin G600 Interconnect 400W Series Installation Manual Page H-57 190-00356-02 Rev. F...
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