Garmin GDL 39, User Manual

Page 1: ...GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...Garmin com www garmin com Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express written permission of 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 med...

Page 3: ...l aid Do not attempt to use the GDL 39 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation WARNING This unit provides the ability to receive weather information through external sources Use weather data only as an aid to situational awareness Such weather information is mere...

Page 4: ...curate Use the connected display device to disable pressure information from the GDL 39 CAUTION The Garmin GDL 39 does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot s authority to operate this device under FAA FCC regulations NOTE All visual depictions contai...

Page 5: ...pment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Furthermore there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating t...

Page 6: ...stolen unit tracking Please have the serial number of your unit handy connect to our web site www garmin com and look for our Product Registration link on the Home page Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190 11110 00 A B C D E F G 6 04 12 6 13 12 7 17 12 9 25 12 2 01 13 6 19 13 7 25 13 Initial release Document resized Updated content Edited the note for the serial connection...

Page 7: ...ted 2 1 3 Installation 3 1 3 1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 3 1 3 1 1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X 39X Power Data Cable P N 010 11686 20 3 2 3 1 2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power Data Cable P N 010 11686 10 3 2 3 1 3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini B Power Data Cable P N 010 11686 30 3 3 3 1 4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini B Power Data Cable P N 010 11686 50 3 4 3 1 5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power Data Cab...

Page 8: ...ounting 3 13 3 3 1 Location 3 13 3 3 2 Mounting 3 14 3 4 GDL 39R Location and Mounting 3 16 3 5 Battery Installation 3 18 3 6 Charging the Battery 3 18 3 7 Unit Care 3 20 3 7 1 Cleaning 3 20 3 7 2 Storage 3 20 3 8 Installation Checkout 3 20 4 Operation 4 1 4 1 Normal Operation 4 1 4 2 Bluetooth Setup 4 3 4 3 Software Updates 4 4 4 4 Traffic 4 4 4 5 Weather 4 5 5 Appendix 5 1 5 1 Troubleshooting 5 ...

Page 9: ... 5 3 1 GDL 39 Physical Specifications 5 2 5 3 2 GDL 39R Physical Specifications 5 2 5 3 3 Power 5 3 5 3 4 Optional Battery Assembly 5 3 5 3 5 Compatibility 5 4 5 4 Contact Garmin 5 5 5 5 GDL 39 Part Numbers 5 6 5 6 Software License Agreement 5 7 5 7 LIMITED WARRANTY 5 8 5 8 Battery Information 5 10 Index Index 1 ...

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Page 11: ...tation the GDL 39 will receive FIS B weather over the UAT The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS B traffic TIS B traffic and FIS B weather information for viewing on your compatible Garmin unit Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot will be able to request ADS B traffic TIS B traffic FIS B weather and GPS data over a Bluetooth connection The internal GPS recei...

Page 12: ...na Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Data Power Port Figure 1 1 GDL 39 with Optional Battery Assembly To get the most out of your new system take the time to go through this manual and the Owner s Manual for your display unit Operational procedures are found in the Owner s Manual for your display unit ADS B Antenna GPS Antenna Serial Port Connector Figure 1 2 GDL 39R ...

Page 13: ... connect to the Garmin web site http my garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page Also be sure to record your serial number in the space provided Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place 1 2 Serial Number for the GDL 39 Use the line below to record the serial number in case it is lost is stolen or needs service The serial number is located on the bott...

Page 14: ... ADS B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP69x 010 11689 02 GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP39x 49x 010 11689 03 GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver for aera 5xx 010 11689 04 GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver with DC Power Cable 010 11689 05 GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver for aera 79x 010 11689 06 GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver with bare wire power 010 11689 07 GDL ...

Page 15: ...0 Suction Cup 010 11687 00 Mounting Tray 010 11686 xx Cable if ordered see the table above for part numbers 190 11110 00 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver User s Guide 190 11257 00 Trial Certificate to Garmin Pilot Table 1 2 GDL 39 Shipping Box Contents A standard detachable antenna is included with the GDL 39 An antenna is not included with the GDL 39R Not included with GDL 39R ...

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Page 17: ...d to connect to the GDL 39 Once a connection is established with a Bluetooth device the GDL 39 will automatically connect to the Bluetooth device upon power up The blue LED will light if a Bluetooth connection has been made The GDL 39 may be connected to multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously 3 Locate the positions for the GDL 39 any external antenna s and cable routing 4 Install the GDL 39 mou...

Page 18: ... GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver User s Guide 190 11110 00 Rev G Optional External GPS Antenna Optional External ADS B Antenna Display Device GDL 39 Power and Data Bluetooth Device Figure 2 1 GDL 39 System ...

Page 19: ...e NOTE Exposed contacts on the top of the battery do not have power when not connected to a unit and no covering is needed Be careful of causing mechanical damage to the pins If the pins are bent the unit or battery may not function properly 3 1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1 Connect the GDL 39 cable to the Garmin display unit unless using a Bluetooth connection 2 Connect the cable power...

Page 20: ...a Cable P N 010 11686 20 Power Connector To GDL 39 Data Power Port To GPSMAP 49X 39X Data Port Figure 3 1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X 39X Power Data Cable 3 1 2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power Data Cable P N 010 11686 10 Power Connector To GDL 39 Data Power Port To GPSMAP 69X Data Port Figure 3 2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power Data Cable ...

Page 21: ...ADS B and GPS Receiver User s Guide 3 1 3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini B Power Data Cable P N 010 11686 30 Power Connector To GDL 39 Data Power Port To aera 5xx Mount To SiriusXM Antenna Figure 3 3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini B Power Data Cable ...

Page 22: ...ver User s Guide 190 11110 00 Rev G 3 1 4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini B Power Data Cable P N 010 11686 50 Power Connector To GDL 39 Data Power Port To SiriusXM Antenna To aera 79X Mount Figure 3 4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini B Power Data Cable ...

Page 23: ...ata In White Orange 28 Tx B Data Out Orange 28 Rx A Data In White Green 28 Tx A Data Out Green 28 Ground Black 26 Table 3 1 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power Data Cable Connections EMI FILTER Figure 3 5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power Data Cable NOTE The Discrete Input may be used for a remote On Off switch Grounding this input turns the unit on and removing ground turns the unit off If a remote switch is not u...

Page 24: ... through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to a display device that has a single serial connection Some display devices do not support serial pass through such as older products like the GPSMap 396 496 Figure 3 6 Serial Pass Through Connection NOTE If the external serial device is not used TxB should be left unconnected and RxB should be connected to ground ...

Page 25: ...Data In 4 ID Pin 5 Ground 6 Tx B Data Out 7 Rx B Data In 8 Ground 9 Vin 10 32 VDC Table 3 2 GDL 39R Pin Out Connections A connector kit including the connector and pins is available for the GDL39R P N 010 11825 20 NOTE Leave the ID pin disconnected unless wiring to a GPSMAP396 496 If connecting to a GPSMAP396 496 connect a 16 5 KOhm resistor not provided between this pin and ground ...

Page 26: ...should be connected to ground 3 2 External Antenna Optional The GDL 39 includes an internal GPS and detachable ADS B antenna but can use an optional external GPS antenna and or an external ADS B antenna Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas The GDL 39R includes an internal GPS antenna and can use an optional external GPS antenna An external ADS B antenna is required...

Page 27: ...Connection Figure 3 7 GDL 39 Antenna Connections 3 2 1 Remote GPS Antennas Optional Compatible remote GPS antennas are GA 25MCX 010 10702 00 aircraft interior GA 35 aircraft exterior 013 00235 0x GA 36 aircraft exterior 013 00244 0x GA 37 aircraft exterior 013 00245 0x A33W aircraft exterior 013 00261 0x Connect the antenna to the connector located on the side of the unit ...

Page 28: ...GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver User s Guide 190 11110 00 Rev G Power Data Port External MCX GPS Antenna Connection Figure 3 9 GDL 39 Antenna and Power Data Port Connections Figure 3 10 GA 25MCX GPS Antenna ...

Page 29: ... the GDL 39 The GDL 39 requires a UHF antenna that meets the following specifications Standard 50 ohm vertically polarized antenna with a VSWR 1 7 1 at 978 MHz and 1 5 1 at 1090 MHz TSO C66 TSO C74 or TSO C112 antennas that also meet the VSWR specification NOTE Certain types of transponder antennas that utilize very thin radiator elements are only intended for use at 1030 and 1090 MHz These types ...

Page 30: ...nsponder BNC Comant CI 100 DME Transponder TNC Comant CI 100 2 DME Transponder BNC Comant CI 105 DME Transponder BNC Comant CI 105 3 DME Transponder BNC Comant CI 105 11 DME Transponder BNC Comant CI 105 16 DME Transponder C Comant CI 110 40 30 DME Transponder C Comant CI 110 41 30 DME Transponder C Comant CI 110 60 30 DME Transponder C Comant CI 110 61 30 Table 3 2 Compatible ADS B Antennas ...

Page 31: ...m away from a magnetic compass The GDL 39 and its cable should be mounted at least 1 inch 2 5 cm away from a SiriusXM receiver If using an external ADS B antenna it is recommended to locate the antenna on the bottom of the aircraft for best ground station reception WARNING It is the sole responsibility of the owner operator of the GDL 39 to place this mount and secure the unit so that it will not ...

Page 32: ...ed mount inside the aircraft if desired The GDL 39 and optional battery have rubber pads that keep the unit from sliding around if the mounting plate is not used The GDL 39 may be mounted in a remote location away from the cockpit but may require the use of an external antenna for best GPS and ADS B reception Figure 3 11 GDL 39 Mounting Plate ...

Page 33: ...te in position and mark the location of the four mounting holes 3 Drill holes for the mounting screws with the appropriately sized bit 4 Attach the mounting plate with four 8 flat head 100 screws not supplied 5 Insert the GDL 39 into the mounting plate small end first and then push down gently so it snaps into place If the optional battery pack is used insert the GDL 39 into the battery pack small...

Page 34: ... 6 for the installer to create the necessary cable for connecting to the aircraft wiring 1 Locate the proposed mounting position Ensure that the cabling will reach the required connections with room to secure the cables in a safe manner 2 Place the mounting plate in position and mark the location of the six mounting holes 3 Drill holes for the mounting screws with the appropriately sized bit 4 Att...

Page 35: ...3 17 190 11110 00 Rev G Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver User s Guide Figure 3 12 GDL 39R Dimensions ...

Page 36: ...nsert the GDL 39 and battery assembly into the mounting plate following the location information inscribed on the mounting plate 3 6 Charging the Battery Charge the GDL 39 battery assembly until the LED on the battery turns off before using on battery power Typical charge time is 4 hours Charge the battery by connecting the appropriate power cable to the GDL 39 while it is attached to the battery ...

Page 37: ...9 Connect power data cable to connector in the battery assembly An orange LED next to the power port on the battery assembly will be lighted while it is charging The LED will extinguish when charging is complete Power Connection Orange Charging LED GDL 39 Battery Assembly Connection To GDL 39 Figure 3 13 Separate GDL 39 Battery Assembly Charging ...

Page 38: ...ner to the electrical contacts on the unit 3 7 2 Storage Do not store the GDL 39 where exposure to extreme temperatures may occur as permanent damage may result 3 8 Installation Checkout 1 Turn on each unit in the system 2 Ensure that the GDL 39 has established a Bluetooth connection if one is necessary 3 Wait until the GDL 39 has established a position fix A position fix is required for the GDL 3...

Page 39: ...serve the Status LEDs on the front of the GDL 39 to ensure that power is on Power is indicated by a solid green LED Power Button Figure 4 1 GDL 39 Power Button 4 If using a Bluetooth connection observe the Status LEDs on the front of the GDL 39 to ensure that the Bluetooth connection has been established When connected with one or more Bluetooth devices the blue LED will be on Multiple Bluetooth d...

Page 40: ...r Figure 4 2 GDL 39 Status LEDs 5 Make sure it has acquired a GPS fix A fix is required for traffic and weather To ensure a fix is established check the display device and view the features that the GDL 39 is intended to provide i e traffic weather etc The GDL 39 must be within receiving range of a ground station to access weather ...

Page 41: ...ng mode Follow the directions for the device intended to connect to the GDL 39 2 The blue LED will be constant when the device is connected Bluetooth setup only needs to be run for the first time pairing with a device You may need to select the GDL 39 from the list of Bluetooth devices in your display device Multiple Bluetooth devices may be connected with the GDL 39 NOTE If having issues making a...

Page 42: ...ircraft It should never be assumed that the GDL 39 is providing complete information about the traffic in the area The GDL 39 can receive traffic from both the UAT 978 MHz and Mode S ES 1090 MHz data links Traffic can be received directly from an aircraft with an ADS B transmitter or from an FAA ground station The FAA ground station will broadcast traffic that is tracked via radar and is called TI...

Page 43: ...eive the Flight Information Service FIS B that is broadcast on the UAT data link from the FAA ground stations No subscription fee is required for receiving FIS B FIS B products available from the FAA ground station include NEXRAD Conus NEXRAD Regional TFR TAF PIREP NOTAMS SIGMET AIRMET METAR and Winds Aloft See your display device documentation for detailed information about weather products ...

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Page 45: ...e for technical assistance Please have the following information ready System configuration products antennas mounting locations etc Model No part number and serial number Software versions Description of the problem Efforts made to isolate solve the problem Garmin International Inc Aviation Products Customer Service Department 1200 East 151st Street Olathe KS 66062 3426 USA 1 866 739 5687 ...

Page 46: ...our warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment 5 3 GDL 39 Specifications 5 3 1 GDL 39 Physical Specifications Unit Size 3 5 inches W x 1 9 inches H 6 0 inches D 88 9 x 48 3 152 4 mm Unit Weight 7 7 oz 218 g Operating Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C 4º F to 140º F Case High impact plastic Mounting Plate Fasteners four 8 flat head 100 screws 5 3 2 GDL 39R Physical Specifications Uni...

Page 47: ...ttery Assembly Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Output Voltage 7 4 VDC Charging Voltage 10 32 VDC Capacity 2100 mAh Charge Temperature 0 to 40º C 32º F to 104º F Operating Temperature 20º to 60º C 4º F to 140º F Typical Battery Operating Time 4 hours Battery Size 3 8 inches W x 0 9 inches H 6 4 inches D 96 5 x 22 9 162 6 mm Battery Weight 6 08 oz 172 g NOTE The battery will not charge when the tem...

Page 48: ...armin Pilot enabled devices 30 Targets Yes Bluetooth Table 5 1 Display Interface Summary Garmin Pilot can interface with Apple devices such as the iPhone iTouch and iPad iOS 5 0 or later and with Android mobile phones and tablets with Bluetooth capability Made for iPod touch 4th generation iPod touch 3rd generation iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPad 3rd generation iPad 2 and iPad Made for iPod iPh...

Page 49: ...ffect wireless performance 5 4 Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GDL 39 In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 866 739 5687 Monday Friday 7 AM 7 PM Central Time or go to https fly garmin com fly garmin support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK ...

Page 50: ...ata Cable 010 11686 10 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X 39X Power Data Cable 010 11686 20 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini B Power Data Cable 010 11686 30 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power Data Cable 010 11686 40 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini B Power Data Cable 010 11686 50 GDL 39 to Cigarette Lighter Power Cable 010 11686 60 GDL 39 Mounting Plate only 010 11687 00 Optional Battery Assembly 010 11688 00 GDL 39 Unit 010 ...

Page 51: ...lectual property rights in and to the Software remain with Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a ...

Page 52: ...oduct damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship iii damage caused by accident abuse misuse water flood fire or other acts of nature or external causes iv damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of Garmin or v damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of Garmin In addition Garmin reserves...

Page 53: ...l not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction International Purchases A separate warranty may be provided by international distributors for devices purchased outside the United States depending on the country If applicable this warranty is provided by the local in country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your device Distributor war...

Page 54: ...ircraft or store it out of direct sunlight Do not disassemble puncture damage or incinerate the unit battery When storing the unit for a limited length of time less than 30 days store within the following temperature range 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C When storing the unit for an extended time store within the following temperature range 4 to 86 F 20 to 30 C Do not operate the unit outside of the followi...

Page 55: ...rofessional service such as a waste electronics treatment facility to have the battery removed and recycled Exposed contacts on the top of the battery do not have power when not connected to a unit and no covering is needed Be careful of causing mechanical damage to the pins If the pins are bent the battery may not function properly ...

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Page 57: ...oth 4 3 C Care 3 20 Cautions ii Charging the battery 3 18 Cleaning 3 20 Compatibility 5 4 E External antenna 3 8 3 11 F FIS B 1 1 G Getting started 2 1 L Location 3 13 M Mounting 3 14 O Operation 4 1 P Product Support 1 3 R Record of Revisions iv Registration 1 3 Revisions iv S Serial number 1 3 Setup 4 3 Software update 4 4 Specifications 5 2 Status LEDs 4 1 4 3 Support 1 3 ...

Page 58: ...Index 2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS B and GPS Receiver User s Guide 190 11110 00 Rev G T Traffic 4 4 Troubleshooting 5 1 U UAT 1 1 W Warnings i 4 4 Warranty 5 8 Weather 4 5 ...

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