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500 SERIES

INSTALLATION MANUAL

GPS 500 and GNS
530/530A/TAWS
TM
GNS is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and
may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
TM
(GNS
530 Shown)
Garmin International, Inc.
190-00181-02, Revision Q
November 2005

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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL GPS 500 and GNS 530/530A/TAWS GNS is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. (GNS 530 Shown) Garmin International, Inc. 190-00181-02, Revision Q November 2005...
  • Page 2 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 to print one copy of this manual or of any revision...
  • Page 3 Throughout this document references made to GNS 530 shall equally apply to the GNS 530A except where specifically noted. References made to the GPS 500 and GNS 530 apply equally to the GPS 500 w/TAWS and the GNS 530 w/TAWS except where specifically noted.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................1-1 1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION........................1-1 1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................1-2 1.4 TSO LIMITATIONS .............................1-7 1.5 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ........................1-7 1.6 CERTIFICATION ............................1-7 1.7 FAULT DETECTION AND EXCLUSION (FDE) ..................1-7 1.8 LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................1-8 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................2-1 2.2 ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS .........................2-1 2.3 RACK CONSIDERATIONS .........................2-3 2.4 CABLING AND WIRING ..........................2-3...
  • Page 5 FIGURE F-3. GPS 500 MOUNTING RACK DIMENSIONS..................F-7 FIGURE F-4. GNS 530 MOUNTING RACK INSTALLATION ................F-9 FIGURE F-5. GPS 500 MOUNTING RACK INSTALLATION ................F-11 FIGURE F-6. 500 SERIES RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS ..........F-13 FIGURE F-7. 500 SERIES SYSTEM INTERFACE DIAGRAM ................F-15 FIGURE F-8.
  • Page 6 Note: Throughout this document references made to GNS 530 shall equally apply to the GNS 530A except where specifically noted. References made to the GPS 500 and GNS 530 apply equally to the GPS 500 w/TAWS and the GNS 530 w/TAWS except where specifically noted.

  • Page 7: General Description

    The GPS 500 is a GPS receiver certifiable for IFR en route, terminal, and non-precision approach operations. The GNS 530 includes all the features of the GPS 500, and also includes IFR certified airborne VHF communications transceiver and an IFR certified airborne VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers. The (A) model is a 28 Vdc unit with a 16 Watt COM transmitter.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Depth Behind Panel with 11.00 in. (279 mm) Connectors (Measured from face of aircraft panel to rear of connector backshells) GPS 500 Weight (Unit only) 5.7 lbs. (2.59 kg) 7.2 lbs. (3.27 kg) GPS 500 Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) GNS 530 Weight (Unit only) 7.0 lbs.
  • Page 9 1.3.3 GPS Specifications Regulatory Compliance TSO C129a Class A(1), RTCA DO-208, JTSO C129a Regulatory Compliance ETSO C129a (TAWS units only) a) Search-the-Sky (without almanac, without initial position Acquisition Time or time): 5 minutes b) AutoLocate ™ (with almanac, without initial position or time): 5 minutes c) Cold Start (position known to 300 nm, time known to 10 minutes, with valid almanac): 45 seconds...
  • Page 10 ** Specifications shown apply at nominal input voltages of 13.75 Vdc or 27.5 Vdc, as applicable, and with a nominal 50 ohm resistive load at the antenna connector. 1.3.5 VOR Specifications (GNS 530 Only) TSO C40c, JTSO-2C40c, RTCA DO-196, EuroCAE ED-22B Regulatory Compliance ICAO Annex 10 Volume I (Radio Navigation Aids) Par.
  • Page 11 1.3.6 LOC Specifications (GNS 530 Only) Regulatory Compliance TSO C36e, JTSO-C36e, RTCA DO-195 Class A, EuroCAE ED-46B Annex 10 Volume I (Radio Navigation Aids) Par. 3.1.4 Regulatory Compliance ETSO-2C36f (TAWS units only) Receiver Audio Sensitivity At -103.5 dBm (S+N)/N shall not be less than 6 dB. Course Deviation Sensitivity -103.5 dBm or less for 60% of standard deflection.
  • Page 12 1.3.7 Glideslope Specifications (GNS 530 Only) Regulatory Compliance TSO C34e, JTSO-C34e, RTCA DO-192, EuroCAE ED-47B Regulatory Compliance ETSO-2C34f (TAWS units only) Sensitivity -87 dBm or less for 60% of standard deflection. Centering Accuracy 0 .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...

  • Page 13: Tso Limitations

    The GPS receivers in the 500 Series units are certified for IFR enroute, terminal, and non-precision approaches. The 500 Series initial certification was accomplished via STC’s by Garmin in a Piper PA32. See Appendix B for copies of the STC’s.

  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 15: Installation

    2. INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION Careful planning and consideration of the suggestions in this section are required to achieve the desired performance and reliability from the 500 Series unit. The guidance of FAA advisory circulars AC 43.13-1B and AC 43.13-2A, where applicable, may be found useful for making retro-fit installations that comply with FAA regulations.

  • Page 16: Figure 2-1. Gps Antenna Installation Considerations

    Figure 2-1. GPS Antenna Installation Considerations 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 GNS 530 transmitter.

  • Page 17: Rack Considerations

    RACK CONSIDERATIONS Plan a location which gives the pilot complete and comfortable access to the entire keypad and which is plainly visible from the pilot’s perspective. Installation of remote switches and annunciators may not be required if the 500 Series unit is installed in the pilot’s normal field of view (refer to the FAA letter in Appendix B).
  • Page 18 Qualified GPS Antenna This antenna must be one of those listed in the accessories list, or meet the following requirements: 1. DO-160C Environmental Conditions The antenna shall meet the environmental conditions listed below and shall conform to the test requirements of RTCA DO-160C. Environmental Condition Category Description...

  • Page 19: Installation Procedure

    3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE UNIT AND ACCESSORIES The GNS 530 units are available under the following part numbers: 3.1.1 GNS 530 CATALOG P/N UNIT TAWS ACCESSORIES COLOR OPERATING MINIMUM 530A VOLTAGE XMIT PWR 010-00182-00 011-00550-00 BLACK 10 W 010-00182-01 011-00550-00 BLACK 10 W 010-00182-10 011-00550-10...
  • Page 20 011-00863-11 GRAY 010-00291-31 011-00863-11 GRAY 1) The following accessories are included with the GPS 500 for those indicated with a “Y” above: MOUNTING RACK (115-00345-00) CONNECTOR KIT (011-00351-03) BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY (011-00671-01) GPS 500 PRODUCT INFO KIT (K00-00060-01) Page 3-2...
  • Page 21 3.1.5 Optional Accessories The following installation accessories are available: 1. GPS Antenna Options: GA 56 Antenna Kit, without cable (Mod 1 or later, Garmin P/N 010-10040-01). This kit contains the following items: ITEM GARMIN P/N GA 56 ANTENNA SUB-ASSEMBLY 011-00134-00...

  • Page 22: Data Base Options

    DATA BASE OPTIONS ITEM GARMIN P/N DATA CARD, WORLD WIDE 010-10201-00 DATA CARD, AMERICAS 010-10201-01 DATA CARD, INTERNATIONAL 010-10201-02 DATA CARD, Terrain* 010-10201-20 *Required for TAWS and TERRAIN. MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS ITEM GARMIN P/N CONNECTOR, BNC, MALE, CLAMP 330-00087-00 LOW-LOSS AVIATION ANTENNA...

  • Page 23: Antenna Installation

    ANTENNA INSTALLATION For the COM, VOR/LOC, and Glideslope antennas, follow the manufacturers’ instructions. The remainder of this section applies to the GPS antenna. The GA 56 antenna outline and footprint dimensions are shown in Figure F-1, page F-3. 1. Using the backing plate as a template, mark the location of the mounting holes and the through hole for coaxial cable.

  • Page 24: Cable Installation

    (P5001/5050) (P5006) connector Connector Type High Density Pin Contact Standard Density Socket Contact .1” Pitch Card-edge Wire Gauge 22-24 AWG 18 AWG 20-24 AWG 20-24 AWG Garmin P/N 336-00021-00 336-00023-00 336-00022-00 336-00029-00 Military P/N M39029/58-360 M39029/63-368 204370-2 205090-1 583853-4 Positronic...
  • Page 25 NOTES Insertion/extraction tools from ITT Cannon are all plastic; others are plastic with metal tip. Non-Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and consequently are subject to change without notice. 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 26: Rack Installation

    RACK INSTALLATION 1. The back plate of the rack may optionally be removed for ease of mounting in the aircraft panel. To do so, remove the two #4-40 screws, tilt the back plate away from the tray, and then slide the back plate to the side. 2.

  • Page 27: System Interconnects

    MAIN OBS STATOR G (2.5V COMMON OBS) * Applies only to GNS 530 part numbers 011-00550-30, 011-00940-10, 011-00940-11 GNS 530A 011- 00835-10, 011-00864-10, 011-00864-11 and GPS 500 part number 011-00562-10, 011-00863-10, 011- 00863-11. For applications requiring secondary or alternate power bus input.
  • Page 28 AIRCRAFT GROUND AIRCRAFT GROUND * Applies only to GNS 530 part numbers 011-00550-30, 011-00940-10, 011-00940-11 GNS 530A 011- 00835-10, 011-00864-10, 011-00864-11 and GPS 500 part number 011-00562-10, 011-00863-10, 011- 00863-11. For applications requiring secondary or alternate power bus input. Page 4-2...
  • Page 29 4.1.2 P5050 (with TAWS) View of J5050 connector from back of unit 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30...
  • Page 30 4.1.4 P5002 (GNS 530 Only) View of J5002 connector from back of unit Pin Name RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED COM MIC KEY INTERCOM MIC HI COM MIC AUDIO HI 500 COM AUDIO HI RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED AIRCRAFT POWER AIRCRAFT POWER RESERVED TRANSMIT INTERLOCK COM REMOTE TRANSFER SPARE...
  • Page 31 4.1.5 P5006 (GNS 530 Only) View of J5006 connector from back 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) VOR OBS STATOR F...

  • Page 32: Power, Lighting, And Antennas

    AIRCRAFT GROUND P5006 * Applies only to GNS 530 part numbers 011-00550-30, 011-00940-10, 011-00940-11 GNS 530A 011- 00835-10, 011-00864-10, 011-00864-11 and GPS 500 part number 011-00562-10, 011-00863-10, 011- 00863-11. For applications requiring secondary or alternate power bus input. CAUTION To operate the GNS 530 P/N 011-00550-00 COM transceiver in a 14-volt aircraft, A 14 to 28 volt converter such as a KGS Electronics models RB-126 or UC-14-28 or equivalent must be used.

  • Page 33: Altimeter

    4.2.3 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Configuration Refer to section 5.2.6 for lighting configuration. 4.2.4 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Calibration and Checkout Refer to section 3.9 for the COM antenna checkout. 4.2.5 Power, Lighting, and Antennas Interconnect Refer to Figure F-10 on page F-21 for the power, lighting, and antennas interconnect. ALTIMETER 4.3.1 Altimeter Function...

  • Page 34: Main Indicator

    MAIN INDICATOR 4.4.1 Main Indicator Function 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 530 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 35 Refer to Figure F-12 on page F-25 for the generic main indicator interconnect. Refer to Figure F-13 on page F-27 for the interconnect between a GNS 530 and a Bendix/King KI 209A. Refer to Figure F-14 on page F-29 for the interconnect between a GPS 500 and a Bendix/King KI 208A. 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Annunciators/Switches

    ANNUNCIATORS/SWITCHES 4.5.1 Annunciators/Switches Function NOTE Initial certification of the 500 Series units was accomplished without use of any remote switches or annunciators, since the same switching and annunciation is available on the front panel of the 500 Series unit. However, if the 500 Series unit is not installed in the pilot’s normal field of view, some or all of the remote switches and annunciators may be required by your certification agency.
  • Page 37 4.5.1.11 ILS/GPS APPROACH Output The ILS/GPS Approach output sinks 500 mA when GPS navigation is selected and GPS approach is active or when VLOC navigation is selected and an ILS channel has been selected. This output may be connected to the ILS Engage input of an autopilot or flight director to provide higher autopilot gain while the 500 Series unit is operating in the ILS or GPS Approach modes of operation.
  • Page 38 4.5.2.3 TIME MARK OUT Pin Name Connector TIME MARK OUT P5001 TIME MARK OUT outputs a 1 ms ± 1 s wide pulse once every 1.0 s ±2 ms. TIME MARK OUT is a logic level output, capable of sourcing 1 mA at up greater than 3.8 V and sinking 1 mA at less than 0.4 V. 4.5.3 Annunciators/Switches Configuration None.

  • Page 39: Serial Data

    Series unit to the other. NOTE The GNS 480 will not crossfill to a GPS 500, GNS 530/530A, GPS 400, GNC 420/420A, or a GNS 430/430A. The 500 Series unit can communicate with a BF Goodrich WX-500 Stormscope using the GPS RS-232 OUT 4 and GPS RS-232 IN 4 lines to display lightning strike information on the 500 Series unit.
  • Page 40 4.6.1.2 ARINC 429 The data output on the GPS ARINC 429 OUT port depends on the configuration (refer to section 5.2.1). Below is a list of the configurations and the labels output for each one: 1. ARINC 429 2. GAMA 429 3.
  • Page 41 (refer to section 5.2.1). The 500 Series unit can receive traffic data from a Garmin GTX 330 or a BF Goodrich 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 500 Series unit.
  • Page 42 429 flight control interconnect. Refer to Figure F-23 on page F-47 for the Traffic Advisory System Interconnect, and Figure F-25 on page F-51 for the Weather and Terrain Interconnect. Refer to Figure F-25 on page F-51 for RS-232 serial data interconnects with the Garmin GDL 49/69 Satellite Data Link Transceiver.

  • Page 43: Com/Vor/Ils Audio (Gns 530 Only)

    COM/VOR/ILS AUDIO (GNS 530 ONLY) 4.7.1 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Function 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 44 4.7.2.3 COM AUDIO, VOR/ILS AUDIO Pin Name Connector P5002 500 COM AUDIO HI P5002 500 COM AUDIO LO P5006 500 VOR/ILS AUDIO HI P5006 500 VOR/ILS AUDIO LO 500 COM AUDIO and 500 VOR/ILS AUDIO each supply 100 mW into a 500 load.

  • Page 45: Vor/Ils Indicator (Gns 530 Only)

    VOR/ILS INDICATOR (GNS 530 ONLY) 4.8.1 VOR/ILS Indicator Function NOTE Because the GNS 530 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 46 4.8.2.4 Flag Pin Name Connector VOR/LOC +FLAG P5006 VOR/LOC -FLAG (VOR/LOC COMMON) P5006 GLIDESLOPE +FLAG P5006 GLIDESLOPE +DOWN/-FLAG (GLIDESLOPE P5006 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 When invalid information is present (Flag IN VIEW) the Flag output is 0 ±25 mVdc 4.8.2.5 OBS...

  • Page 47: Rmi/Obi

    RMI/OBI 4.9.1 RMI/OBI Function The MAIN OBI output provides bearing information from the active waypoint for Bendix/King Serial OBI devices based upon the 500 Series unit’s GPS navigation. For the GNS 530, the MAIN OBI output may be configured so that it sends VOR/ILS bearing information when VLOC is selected by the GNS 530 CDI key.

  • Page 48: Dme Tuning (Gns 530 Only)

    4.10 DME TUNING (GNS 530 ONLY) 4.10.1 DME Tuning Function The GNS 530 can channel a DME based on the tuned VLOC frequency. The GNS 530 outputs 2 of 5, BCD or Slip parallel DME and King Serial DME channeling format. When DME COMMON is held low, the GNS 530 actively tunes the DME.
  • Page 49 4.10.3 DME Tuning Configuration Refer to section 5.2.12 for the DME tuning configuration. 4.10.4 DME Tuning Calibration and Checkout None. 4.10.5 DME Tuning Interconnect Refer to Figure F-29 on page F-59 for the King Serial Panel DME tuning interconnect. Refer to Figure F- 30 on page F-61 for the King Serial Remote DME tuning interconnect.

  • Page 50: Terrain Awarness And Warning System (Taws) And Terrain

    4.11 TERRAIN AWARNESS AND WARNING SYSTEM (TAWS) AND TERRAIN The terms “TAWS” and “TERRAIN” are used to identify two different configurations of 500 Series unit Main Sub-System. The “TAWS” configuration complies with the Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) requirements of TSO-C151b for Class B, whereas the “TERRAIN” configuration provides a subset of the functionality of “TAWS”.
  • Page 51 4.11.1 TAWS 4.11.1.1 Audio Pin Name Connector TAWS AUDIO HI P5001 TAWS AUDIO LO P5001 The TAWS audio output will be 100 mW across a 500 ohm load. 4.11.1.2 Annunciators Pin Name Connector TERRAIN NOT AVAILABLE ANNUNCIATE P5050 TERRAIN WARNING ANNUNCIATE P5050 TERRAIN CAUTION ANNUNCIATE P5050...
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  • Page 53: Post Installation Configuration & Checkout Procedure

    The configuration pages shown here reflect Main Software version 6.01. All configuration pages shown apply to the GNS 530, but not all apply to the GPS 500. Those pages and fields that apply only to certain 500 Series units are denoted as such.
  • Page 54 Flight control Bendix/King KFC 400 Garmin GTX 330 Garmin and Garmin w/TIS This is a Garmin data concentration format. Only high speed ARINC 429 should be used. Garmin GTX 330 Garmin GAD 42 Selected course, heading, and true airspeed data from the Garmin GAD 42.

  • Page 55: Figure 5-2. Main Rs-232 Config Page

    ARINC 429 data as defined by the General Aviation Manufacturers’ Association (GAMA) General Aviation Subset, 2 Edition. The output data includes navigation and flight plan information to the following systems: Garmin GAD 42 Interface Adapter Bendix/King EFS 40/50 Sandel SN3308 Collins EFIS 84 Garmin GTX 330 Certain other versions of Collins EFIS may also be compatible with this format.
  • Page 56 Aviation Serial position, altitude, velocity, and navigation data to the following units: Garmin GPSMAP 295, GPSMAP 195 or GPS III Pilot Argus 3000, 5000, or 7000 Moving Map Electronics International FP-5L Fuel Flow Computer (non-TSO’d) JP Instruments EDM-700 or EDM-760 Engine Monitor...

  • Page 57: Figure 5-3. Main System Config Page

    5.2.3 MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG Select the MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG Page (see Figure 5- 3). This page allows you to configure the Fuel and Terrain options. Fuel Select Fuel in the CONFIGURE field to select the FUEL TYPE (AV Gas, Jet A, or Jet B) Figure 5-3.

  • Page 58: Figure 5-5. Main Inputs Page

    5.2.4 MAIN INPUTS Page Select the MAIN INPUTS Page (see Figure 5-5). This 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. Information that is not being received by the 500 Series unit is dashed out. Field Description Outside Air Temperature...
  • Page 59 SOURCE Selection Description PHOTO Backlight level is determined by the ambient light level as measured by the photocell on the 500 Series unit. 14V DC Backlight level tracks a 14 volt DC aircraft lighting bus. Backlight level tracks a 28 volt DC aircraft lighting bus. 28V DC 5V DC Backlight level tracks a 5 volt DC aircraft lighting bus.

  • Page 60: Figure 5-8. Main Lighting Page (Display Lighting From Lighting Bus)

    SLOPE Sets the sensitivity the brightness of the display has to changes in the input level. The higher the number, the brighter the display 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 61: Figure 5-10. Main Discrete I/O Page

    5.2.8 MAIN DISCRETE I/O Page Select the MAIN DISCRETE I/O Page (see Figure 5-10). GRAY CODE If the encoding altimeter input is used, verify that the DECODED ALTITUDE field indicates the correct altitude. EXTERNAL SWITCH STATE This allows you to verify the operation of any external switches that are present in the installation.

  • Page 62: Figure 5-11. Main Cdi/Obs Config Page

    5.2.9 MAIN CDI/OBS CONFIG Page Select the MAIN CDI/OBS CONFIG Page (see Figure 5- 11). This page allows you to verify the MAIN CDI outputs, both lateral (LAT) and vertical (VERT), and verify and calibrate the MAIN OBS input. Using the controls on the 500 Series unit front panel, make the selections below and verify the interfaces as appropriate: Figure 5-11.
  • Page 63 CDI (GNS 530 Only) Selection Description The GNS 530 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. VLOC The GNS 530 CDI button is in the VLOC state, and the VLOC ANNUNCIATE output is active.

  • Page 64: Figure 5-12. Com Setup Page

    5.2.10 COM SETUP Page (GNS 530 Only) Select the COM SETUP Page (see Figure 5-12). These values are set at the factory and seldom require calibration. FREQ Selects a VHF communication frequency. For purposes of setting the squelch and sidetone levels, only the frequencies 118.000, 127.000, and 136.975 MHz can be used.

  • Page 65: Figure 5-13. Vor Discrete Inputs Page

    5.2.11 VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (GNS 530 Only) Select the VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (see Figure 5- 13). This page allows you to verify the operation of an external VLOC transfer switch that may be present in the installation. Figure 5-13. VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page Selection Verify That:...

  • Page 66: Figure 5-15. Vor/Loc/Gs Arinc 429 Config Page

    TO-FROM 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 500 Series VOR/LOC/GS OBS inputs. The SELECTED COURSE field should indicate near to 150°...

  • Page 67: Figure 5-16. Stormscope Config Page

    Selection Description Common Common VOR/ILS receiver (only 429 data with SDI=0 is used) VOR/ILS 1 Number 1 (Pilot) VOR/ILS receiver. Only 429 data with SDI=0 or SDI=1 is used. Number 2 (Copilot) VOR/ILS receiver. Only 429 data with SDI=0 or VOR/ILS 2 SDI=2 is used.

  • Page 68: Figure 5-18. Stormscope Download Data Page

    5.2.16 STORMSCOPE DOWNLOAD DATA Page (Only if 500 Series unit is configured for BFG WX-500 Stormscope interface) Select the STORMSCOPE DOWNLOAD DATA Page (see Figure 5-18). This page shows raw data downloadable from the WX-500. Optional sets of data include WX-500 software version, environmental conditions, configuration, and fault data.

  • Page 69: Figure 5-21. Ryan Tcad Config Page

    Page Groups). The Data Link Page (Figure 5-23) appears in the sequence of AUX Pages. For complete installation and configuration information refer to the GDL 49 Installation Manual (Garmin P/N 190-00231-00) or the GDL 69 Installation Manual (Garmin P/N 190-00355-02).

  • Page 70: Figure 5-24. Taws Audio Config Page

    5.2.21 TAWS AUDIO CONFIG Page 1 (Only if TAWS is installed) Select the TAWS AUDIO CONFIG Page 1 (see Figure 5- 24). This page allows configuration of TAWS audio. Figure 5-24. TAWS AUDIO CONFIG Page 1 5.2.21.1 VOICE Field Selection Description Female Select the female voice to annunciate TAWS alerts.

  • Page 71: Figure 5-25. Taws Audio Config

    5.2.21.7 EDR-WARNING Field Selection Description Sets the Excessive Descent Rate (EDR) warning alert to the specified Pull Up text. (Default) 5.2.21.8 NCR-CAUTION Field Selection Description Sets the Negative Climb Rate (NCR) cautionary alert to the specified Don’t Sink text. (Default) Too Low - Terrain Sets the Negative Climb Rate (NCR) cautionary alert to the specified text.
  • Page 72 5.2.22.3 ROC-CAUTION Field Selection Description Sets the Forward Looking Terrain Clearance (FLTA) Reduced Caution, Obstacle Required Obstacle Clearance (ROC) cautionary alert to the specified (2x) text. [Default] Sets the Forward Looking Terrain Clearance (FLTA) Reduced Obstacle Ahead (2x) Required Obstacle Clearance (ROC) cautionary alert to the specified text.

  • Page 73: Additional Ground Tests

    ADDITIONAL GROUND TESTS 5.3.1 Connector Engagement Test 1. Turn on the 500 Series unit, and turn on the avionics master switch (if applicable). 2. Place the 500 Series unit in the rack and engage the pawl mechanism. 3. Turn the Allen screw of the locking pawl slowly clockwise until the 500 Series unit just comes on. A “T”...
  • Page 74 5.3.3 Signal Acquisition Test Upon approval of the Instrument Panel Self-test Page, the Satellite Status Page is displayed. If the unit is unable to acquire satellites, relocate the aircraft away from obstructions which might be shading GPS reception. If the situation does not improve, check the GPS antenna installation. Once GPS position information is available, use the DIRECT-TO key to activate the navigation function to a nearby airport, NAVAID, or intersection.
  • Page 75 5.3.6 VHF COM Interference Check Once the Signal Acquisition Test has been completed successfully, perform the following steps: 1. View the Satellite Status Page and verify that 7 to 8 satellites have been acquired on the 500 Series unit. 2. Verify that the GPS “NAV” flag is out of view. 3.
  • Page 76 5.3.10 TAWS Audio Check (For Units With TAWS Only) While on the ground turn the 500 Series unit on in Configuration Mode. The audio panel should also be turned on for this test. The TAWS audio volume has an initial default of 60% of the maximum volume value. The TAWS volume needs to be set so as to ensure that aural alerts are audible under all anticipated noise environmental conditions.

  • Page 77: Figure 5-26. External Taws Annunciator

    5.3.12 TAWS Annunciator Check (For TAWS External Annunciator Installations) While on the ground turn the 500 Series unit on in Configuration Mode. There should also be power to the external TAWS annunciator unit. Note that the annunciator fields shown on the MAIN DISCRETE I/O page correspond to the external TAWS annunciator unit as follows: MAIN DISCRETE I/O Page External TAWS Annunciator...
  • Page 78 3. Select "TER INHB" in the DISCRETE TOGGLE field on the MAIN DISCRETE I/O page of the 500 Series unit. Verify that, when the "TER INHB" discrete toggle is selected on the 500 Series unit, the "TER INHB" box is filled in on the 500 Series unit and the white "TERR INHB" lamp is illuminated on the external TAWS annunciator.
  • Page 79 5.3.13 TERRAIN System Check (For Units with TERRAIN Only) Perform this verification check while on the ground. Before proceeding with this check, verify the following: The Terrain Data Card is inserted in the right card slot of the 500 Series TERRAIN unit. Main Software Version is 6.00 or greater (shown on the first power-on page) is installed.
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  • Page 81: Appendix A. Certification Documents

    ICA. Following is a suggested ICA for a Garmin 500 Series unit installation. Some of the checklist items do not apply, in which case they should be marked “N/A” (Not Applicable). In this sample, square braces are used to indicate instances where explicit words should be substituted (e.g., replace “[500 Series unit]”...
  • Page 82 6. Troubleshooting Information Refer to the [500 Series unit] Maintenance Manual. 7. Removal and Replacement Information Refer to section 3.8 of this manual. If the unit is removed and reinstalled, a functional check of the equipment should be conducted in accordance with section 5.3 of this manual. 8.

  • Page 83: Ga 56 Environmental Qualification Form

    Qualification Form. This form is available directly from Garmin under the following part number: GNC 500 Environmental Qualification Form, Garmin part number 005-00096-64 To obtain a copy of this form, see the dealer/OEM portion of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com). GA 56 Environmental Qualification Form It is the responsibility of the installing agency to obtain the latest revision of the GA 56 Environmental Qualification Form.
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  • Page 85: Appendix B. Stc Permission

    STC #SA00864WI (GNS 530/GNS 530A/GPS 500) data (pages B-2 and B-3) to modify aircraft. Pages B-4 and B-5 provide clarification as to the approval basis for the Garmin GNS 430 without external switching or annunciation. There is a great degree of similarity between the switching and annunciation characteristics of the 500 Series units and of the GNS 430.
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  • Page 95: Appendix C. 500 Series Rs-232 Aviation Data Format

    Appendix C. 500 SERIES RS-232 AVIATION DATA FORMAT C.1 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE The output signals shall be compatible with RS-232C. Data shall be generated at 9600 baud with a word length of 8 bits, one stop bit, and no parity. C.2 GENERAL OUTPUT FORMAT The 500 Series RS-232 data shall have the following general format: - ASCII start-of-text character (02 hex) - Type 1 output sentences (see following paragraphs for description)
  • Page 96 The following table describes the Type 1 output sentence item designator (id) and item data (dddd) fields. If data for these sentences is invalid or unavailable, dashes ("-") are used to fill in all non-blank character positions. Ident (1 byte) Data (10 bytes) Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0...
  • Page 97 C.4 OUTPUT SENTENCE TYPE 2 The 500 Series Type 2 output sentence shall 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 98 The following table describes the Type 2 output sentence item designator (id), sequence number (seq), waypoint identifier (wpt), waypoint latitude (lat), waypoint longitude (lon), and magnetic variation at waypoint (mvar) fields. Field Byte Format Description 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ASCII character 'w' (77 hex) Two ASCII numeric characters representing route sequence number of waypoint (01 to 31)

  • Page 99: Appendix D. 500 Series Rs-232 Fuel/Air Data Input Format

    (0x0d) Note: Checksum is calculated by adding each byte in the message (1 through 14). D.3 ICARUS ALTITUDE SENTENCE The Garmin 500 Series units shall be capable of receiving the following 10-byte message from the Icarus Altitude Serializer: ALT<sp>12345<CR>...
  • Page 100 D.4 SHADIN FUEL FLOW SENTENCE The Garmin 500 Series units shall be 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 101 D.6 SHADIN FUEL/AIRDATA COMPUTER SENTENCE The Garmin 500 Series units shall be capable of receiving the following message strings from the Shadin Fuel/Airdata or Airdata Computer: D.6.1 SHADIN “Z” FORMAT <STX> ZA012<CR><LF> "ZA" (ASCII characters); "012" represents indicated Air Speed (knots) ZB345<CR><LF>...
  • Page 102 D.6.2 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 103 D.6.3 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>...
  • Page 104 Where: <STX> start-transmit character (0x02) <CR> carriage-return character (0x0d) <LF> line-feed character (0x0a) <+/-> sign indicator (0x2b["+"] or 0x2d["-"]) <ETX> end-transmit character (0x03) Note: Checksum is calculated by adding each byte in the message (including all characters from <STX> up to and including the error log/reason indicator), such that carries are discarded to give a one byte result. The ASCII-coded decimal representation of that byte is given, ranging from 0 (0x30, 0x30, 0x30) to 255 (0x32, 0x35, 0x35).

  • Page 105: Appendix E. 500 Series Lru Interface Overview

    The following tables provide a quick overview of some of the equipment that can be interfaced with the Garmin 500 Series units. This is not a complete listing however; it only represents those units listed in Appendix F of this manual. When installing equipment on the aircraft always refer to the manufacturers’...
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  • Page 107: Appendix F. Drawings And Interconnects

    Appendix F. DRAWINGS AND INTERCONNECTS INTRODUCTION This section contains installation drawings to aid in the installation of the Garmin 500 Series unit. Additional information and notes included on the drawings can be used as reference information during installation. DRAWING LIST The following drawings are included in this section: Figure F-1—GA 56 Antenna Installation Drawing...

  • Page 108: Figure F-29-King Serial Panel Dme Tuning Interconnect

    Figure F-29—King Serial Panel DME Tuning Interconnect Figure F-30—King Serial Remote DME Tuning Interconnect Figure F-31—Parallel 2 OF 5 DME Tuning Interconnect Figure F-32—Parallel BCD/Slip Code DME Tuning Interconnect Figure F-33—TAWS Interconnect Page F-2 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. Q 190-00181-02...

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