Garmin Gps 400w User manual

190-00356-08 August 2012 Rev. G

GNS 400W Series Installation Manual Page A

190-00356-08 Rev. G

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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Revision

Date

Description

12/11/09

Initial Release

2/5/10

Update for main SW version 4.00 and adding of HTAWS.

6/14/10

Add main software version 4.01.

5/3/11

Updated HTAWs unlocking procedure.

9/7/11

Removed BNC connector part number 330-00087-00 and added

Section 1.6.5, ―AFM/AFMS/POH Considerations.‖

1/6/12

Remove TSO-C194, change HTAWS to Advisory Terrain

function.

8/30/12

Added main software version 5.00. See Current Revision

Description for details.

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CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION

Section

Number

Description of Change

Added Garmin Aviation Product Support phone number.

1.1

Expanded introduction section for clarity.

Table 1-3

Updated software part numbers.

1.6.1

Added information related to compliance with ADS-B output.

1.6.5, 2.1,

and 2.4.1

Updated AC 20-138A to AC 20-138C. Also in

4.4.2.2

Updated TO/FROM output specs.

4.4.2.3

Updated lateral and vertical flag specs.

4.11.2.1

Clarified description of the output for Terrain Not Available.

5.3.1

Added GDL 88 and GTN crossfill information to ARINC 429 configuration page.

5.3.2

Added GDL 88 and GTN crossfill information to the RS-232 configuration page.

5.3.20

Added GDL 88 to note.

5.3.25, and

5.3.26

Added GDL 88 information.

5.5.6.14

and

5.5.6.15

Added GDL 88 and GTN Crossfill interface checks.

Appendix H

Added wiring diagrams for GTN 6XX/7XX Crossfill and GDL 88.

DOCUMENT PAGINATION

Section

Pagination

Table of Contents

i –x

Section 1

1-1 through 1-20

Section 2

2-1 through 2-10

Section 3

3-1 through 3-10

Section 4

4-1 through 4-24

Section 5

5-1 through 5-46

Section 6

6-1 through 6-2

Section 7

7-1 through 7-2

Section 8

8-1 through 8-2

Appendix A

A-1 through A-2

Appendix B

B-1 through B-2

Appendix C

C-1 through C-2

Appendix D

D-1 through D-4

Appendix E

E-1 through E-6

Appendix F

F-1 through F-8

Appendix G

G-1 through G-2

Appendix H

H-1 through H-54

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SOFTWARE LICENSE NOTIFICATION

AES Encryption

The 400W Series units use AES encryption and decryption routines initially written by Dr. Brian

Gladman. The source code for these routines is available under an open source BSD or GPL license from

Dr. Gladman's web site.

DEFINITIONS OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING

Warnings are used to bring to the installer‘s immediate attention that not only

damage to the equipment but personal injury may occur if the instruction is

disregarded.

CAUTION

Cautions are used to alert the individual that damage to equipment may result

if the procedural step is not followed to the letter.

NOTE

Notes are used to expand and explain the preceding step and provide further

understanding of the reason for the particular operation.

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WARNING

This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of

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

www.garmin.com/prop65

Perchlorate Material –special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

WARNING

This product contains a Lithium battery that must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Battery replacement and removal must be performed by professional services.

Lamp(s) inside this product contains mercury and must be recycled or disposed of

according to local, state, or federal laws.

For more information go to:

www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp.

NOTE

Garmin recommends installation of the GNS 400W Series by a Garmin-authorized

installer. To the extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be liable for damages resulting

from the improper or negligent installation of the GNS 400W Series by anyone other

than a Garmin-authorized installer. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the

latest revision of the applicable installation manual is used for any installation of a

Garmin product. For questions, or to request the latest revision of a Garmin installation

manual, please contact Garmin Aviation Product Support at 888-606-5482.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH PAGE

1GENERAL DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 RESERVED..................................................................................................................................1-2

1.3 Equipment Description.................................................................................................................1-2

1.4 Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................1-3

1.4.1 Physical Characteristics........................................................................................................1-3

1.4.2 General Specifications..........................................................................................................1-3

1.4.3 GPS Specifications...............................................................................................................1-4

1.4.4 COM Transceiver Specifications (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only) **..........................1-5

1.4.5 VOR Specifications (GNS 430W Only)...............................................................................1-6

1.4.6 LOC Specifications (GNS 430W Only)...............................................................................1-6

1.4.7 Glideslope Specifications (GNS 430W Only)......................................................................1-7

1.4.8 GPS Antenna Requirements.................................................................................................1-8

1.5 License Requirements...................................................................................................................1-9

1.6 Regulatory Compliance ..............................................................................................................1-10

1.6.1 TSO Authorization and Advisory Circular Reference .......................................................1-10

1.6.2 TSO Deviations ..................................................................................................................1-13

1.6.3 ETSO Deviations................................................................................................................1-14

1.6.4 FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization ............................................................................1-14

1.6.5 AFM/AFMS/POH Considerations .....................................................................................1-15

1.7 Database Options and Updates...................................................................................................1-18

1.7.1 Aviation Database...............................................................................................................1-18

1.7.2 Terrain/Obstacle Database .................................................................................................1-18

1.8 Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) ........................................................................................1-18

1.9 Aviation Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................1-19

2INSTALLATION OVERVIEW...................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Minimum System Configuration ..................................................................................................2-1

2.2.1 VFR Installation ...................................................................................................................2-1

2.2.2 IFR GPS Installation.............................................................................................................2-1

2.2.3 IFR VOR/LOC/GS Installation ............................................................................................2-2

2.3 External Sensors ...........................................................................................................................2-2

2.3.1 Multiple Uncorrected Pressure Altitude Sources.................................................................2-2

2.3.2 Multiple Baro-Corrected Altitude Sources...........................................................................2-3

2.3.3 Multiple Heading Sources....................................................................................................2-3

2.4 Antenna Considerations................................................................................................................2-4

2.4.1 GPS Antenna Location.........................................................................................................2-4

2.4.2 COM Antenna Location .......................................................................................................2-5

2.4.3 VOR/LOC Antenna Location...............................................................................................2-7

2.4.4 Glideslope Antenna Location...............................................................................................2-7

2.4.5 Electrical Bonding................................................................................................................2-7

2.4.6 Interference of GPS..............................................................................................................2-7

2.4.7 COM, VOR/LOC, and Glideslope Antenna Installation Instructions..................................2-7

2.5 Mounting Considerations..............................................................................................................2-8

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2.6 Cabling and Wiring Considerations..............................................................................................2-8

2.7 Air Circulation and Cooling .........................................................................................................2-8

2.8 Compass Safe Distance.................................................................................................................2-9

3INSTALLATION PROCEDURES...............................................................................................3-1

3.1 Unit and Accessories ....................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................3-2

3.2.1 GPS Antenna Options...........................................................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Other Accessories.................................................................................................................3-2

3.2.3 Enable Cards.........................................................................................................................3-3

3.3 Database Options..........................................................................................................................3-3

3.4 Miscellaneous Options .................................................................................................................3-3

3.5 Optional Reference Material ........................................................................................................3-3

3.6 Installation Materials Required but Not Provided........................................................................3-4

3.6.1 Optional Accessories Not Supplied (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only) ...........................3-4

3.6.2 Materials Required But Not Supplied (New Installations Only) .........................................3-4

3.7 Special Tools Required.................................................................................................................3-5

3.8 Cable Installation..........................................................................................................................3-6

3.9 Equipment Mounting....................................................................................................................3-7

3.9.1 Rack Installation...................................................................................................................3-7

3.9.2 400W Series Unit Insertion and Removal............................................................................3-7

3.9.3 Unit Replacement .................................................................................................................3-7

3.10 Antenna Installation and Connections..........................................................................................3-8

3.10.1 GPS Antenna ........................................................................................................................3-8

3.10.2 COM Antenna.......................................................................................................................3-9

3.10.3 NAV Antenna.......................................................................................................................3-9

4SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS.....................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Pin Function List...........................................................................................................................4-1

4.1.1 P4001 Main Connector.........................................................................................................4-1

4.1.2 P4002 COM Connector (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only)..............................................4-3

4.1.3 P4006 NAV Connector (GNS 430W Only).........................................................................4-4

4.2 Power, Lighting, and Antennas.....................................................................................................4-5

4.2.1 Power....................................................................................................................................4-5

4.2.2 Lighting Bus .........................................................................................................................4-5

4.2.3 Antennas...............................................................................................................................4-5

4.3 Altitude Gray Code.......................................................................................................................4-6

4.4 Main Indicator ..............................................................................................................................4-7

4.4.1 Main Indicator Function.......................................................................................................4-7

4.4.2 Main Indicator Electrical Characteristics.............................................................................4-7

4.4.3 Main Indicator Configuration...............................................................................................4-8

4.4.4 Main Indicator Calibration and Checkout............................................................................4-8

4.4.5 Main Indicator Interconnect .................................................................................................4-8

4.5 Annunciators/Switches .................................................................................................................4-9

4.5.1 Annunciators/Switches Function..........................................................................................4-9

4.5.2 Annunciators/Switches Electrical Characteristics..............................................................4-11

4.5.3 Annunciators/Switches Configuration................................................................................4-11

4.5.4 Annunciators/Switches Calibration and Checkout.............................................................4-11

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4.5.5 Annunciators/Switches Interconnect..................................................................................4-11

4.6 Serial Data ..................................................................................................................................4-12

4.6.1 Serial Data Function...........................................................................................................4-12

4.6.2 Serial Data Electrical Characteristics.................................................................................4-15

4.6.3 Serial Data Configuration...................................................................................................4-15

4.6.4 Serial Data Calibration and Checkout................................................................................4-15

4.6.5 Serial Data Interconnects....................................................................................................4-15

4.7 COM/VOR/ILS Audio (GNC 420W and GNS 430W only) ......................................................4-16

4.7.1 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Function ........................................................................................4-16

4.7.2 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Electrical Characteristics ..............................................................4-16

4.7.3 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Configuration................................................................................4-17

4.7.4 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Calibration and Checkout .............................................................4-17

4.7.5 COM/VOR/ILS Audio Interconnect...................................................................................4-17

4.8 VOR/ILS Indicator (GNS 430W Only)......................................................................................4-18

4.8.1 VOR/ILS Indicator Function..............................................................................................4-18

4.8.2 VOR/ILS Indicator Electrical Characteristics....................................................................4-18

4.8.3 VOR/ILS Indicator Configuration......................................................................................4-19

4.8.4 VOR/ILS Indicator Calibration and Checkout...................................................................4-19

4.8.5 VOR/ILS Indicator Interconnect ........................................................................................4-19

4.9 RMI/OBI.....................................................................................................................................4-20

4.9.1 RMI/OBI Function..............................................................................................................4-20

4.9.2 RMI/OBI Electrical Characteristics ...................................................................................4-20

4.9.3 RMI/OBI Configuration .....................................................................................................4-20

4.9.4 RMI/OBI Calibration and Checkout...................................................................................4-20

4.9.5 RMI/OBI Interconnect........................................................................................................4-20

4.10 DME Tuning (GNS 430W Only)................................................................................................4-21

4.10.1 DME Tuning Function........................................................................................................4-21

4.10.2 DME Tuning Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................4-21

4.10.3 DME Tuning Configuration ...............................................................................................4-22

4.10.4 DME Tuning Calibration and Checkout.............................................................................4-22

4.10.5 DME Tuning Interconnect References...............................................................................4-22

4.11 HTAWS Interfaces .....................................................................................................................4-22

4.11.1 Audio..................................................................................................................................4-22

4.11.2 Annunciators.......................................................................................................................4-22

4.11.3 Discrete I/O.........................................................................................................................4-23

4.11.4 HTAWS Configuration.......................................................................................................4-23

4.11.5 HTAWS Calibration and Checkout....................................................................................4-23

4.11.6 HTAWS Annunciator Interconnect (optional) ...................................................................4-23

5POST INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION AND CHECKOUT PROCEDURES..................5-1

5.1 Installation Check.........................................................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Mounting and Wiring Check................................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Connector Engagement Check .............................................................................................5-1

5.2 Unit Options..................................................................................................................................5-1

5.2.1 Unit Identification ................................................................................................................5-1

5.2.2 HTAWS Enable Instructions................................................................................................5-1

5.3 Configuration Mode Operations...................................................................................................5-2

5.3.1 MAIN ARINC 429 CONFIG Page.......................................................................................5-2

5.3.2 MAIN RS-232 CONFIG Page..............................................................................................5-6

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5.3.3 MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG...................................................................................................5-8

5.3.4 MAIN INPUTS 1 Page.......................................................................................................5-10

5.3.5 MAIN INPUTS 2 Page.......................................................................................................5-11

5.3.6 INSTRUMENT PANEL SELF-TEST Page.......................................................................5-11

5.3.7 MAIN LIGHTING Page.....................................................................................................5-12

5.3.8 GPS DATE/TIME SETUP Page ........................................................................................5-13

5.3.9 MAIN DISCRETE INPUTS Page......................................................................................5-14

5.3.10 MAIN DISCRETE OUTPUTS Page..................................................................................5-15

5.3.11 MAIN CDI/OBS CONFIG Page.........................................................................................5-16

5.3.12 COM SETUP Page (GNC 420W and GNS 430W Only)...................................................5-18

5.3.13 VOR DISCRETE INPUTS Page (GNS 430W Only).........................................................5-19

5.3.14 VOR/LOC/GS CDI Page (GNS 430W Only).....................................................................5-19

5.3.15 VOR/LOC/GS ARINC 429 CONFIG Page (GNS 430W Only) ........................................5-21

5.3.16 GPS Vertical Offset............................................................................................................5-22

5.3.17 STORMSCOPE®CONFIG Page........................................................................................5-23

5.3.18 STORMSCOPE®TEST Page.............................................................................................5-23

5.3.19 STORMSCOPE®DOWNLOAD DATA Page...................................................................5-23

5.3.20 TRAFFIC Page...................................................................................................................5-24

5.3.21 RYAN TCAD CONFIG Page.............................................................................................5-25

5.3.22 GAD 42 CONFIG Page......................................................................................................5-25

5.3.23 GDL CONFIG Page............................................................................................................5-25

5.3.24 DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS Page ..................................................................................5-26

5.3.25 GDL 88 STATUS Page......................................................................................................5-26

5.3.26 GDL 88 INFO.....................................................................................................................5-26

5.3.27 TAWS AUDIO CONFIG 1 Page........................................................................................5-27

5.3.28 TAWS AUDIO CONFIG 2 Page........................................................................................5-28

5.4 Ground Checks (Configuration Mode).......................................................................................5-29

5.4.1 Main Indicator (Analog Only)............................................................................................5-29

5.4.2 VOR/ILS Indicator (GNS 430W Only)..............................................................................5-29

5.4.3 Discrete Inputs and Annunciator Outputs Checkout..........................................................5-29

5.4.4 ADC, Altitude Encoder, Fuel Sensor and Fuel/Air Data Computer ..................................5-30

5.4.5 Altitude Encoder (Gray Code Connection)........................................................................5-30

5.4.6 AHRS/IRU Interface Check ...............................................................................................5-31

5.4.7 GAD 42 Interface Check....................................................................................................5-31

5.4.8 Lighting Bus Interface Check.............................................................................................5-31

5.4.9 HTAWS Audio Check........................................................................................................5-32

5.5 Ground Checks (Normal Mode) .................................................................................................5-33

5.5.1 Display of Self-Test Data...................................................................................................5-33

5.5.2 Signal Acquisition Check...................................................................................................5-34

5.5.3 VHF COM Interference Check...........................................................................................5-34

5.5.4 VHF NAV Checkout (GNS 430W)....................................................................................5-36

5.5.5 VHF COM Checkout (GNC 420W/GNS 430W)...............................................................5-36

5.5.6 Interface Checkout..............................................................................................................5-36

5.5.7 Magnetic Compass Check ..................................................................................................5-43

5.5.8 HTAWS System Check......................................................................................................5-43

5.6 Flight Checks..............................................................................................................................5-44

5.6.1 GPS Flight Check...............................................................................................................5-44

5.6.2 VHF COM Flight Check (GNC 420W and GNS 430W)...................................................5-44

5.6.3 VOR Flight Check (GNS 430W)........................................................................................5-44

5.6.4 ILS Flight Check (GNS 430W)..........................................................................................5-45

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