Garmin GDL 52, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...190 02087 10 August 2018 Revision 2 Data Link Installation Manual GDL 50 R 51 R 52 R ...

Page 2: ... one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Garmin International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe KS 66062 USA Aviation Panel Mount Techni...

Page 3: ...e The preceding statement is required to be included on any and all reproductions in whole or in part of this manual Revision Page Number s Section Number Description of Change 2 ii Front Added GDL 50 50R references to note iv Front Added symbols for Australian and Canadian compliance 1 1 1 5 1 Added GDL 50 50R info and updated throughout Section 1 2 1 2 3 2 8 2 9 2 Added GDL 50 50R info and updat...

Page 4: ...tion manual refer to the Garmin GDL 50 GDL 51 and GDL 52 unless specifically noted otherwise References to GDL 5XR in this installation manual refer to the Garmin GDL 50R GDL 51R and GDL 52R unless specifically noted otherwise NOTE The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license iPad iPhone iPod and iPod to...

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Page 6: ...ning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the unit Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 2 IC IC 1792A 02895 Innov...

Page 7: ...2 4 2 6 Cabling and Wiring 2 5 2 7 Cooling Air 2 6 2 8 Configuration and Adjustment Options 2 6 2 9 Front Panel 2 7 2 10 Updating Software 2 8 2 11 Noise 2 9 2 12 Mounting Requirements 2 9 Section 3 Installation Procedure 3 1 3 1 Unpacking Unit 3 1 3 2 Wiring Harness Installation 3 1 3 3 Backshell Assembly 3 2 3 4 Coax Cable Installation 3 2 3 5 Equipment Mounting 3 2 3 6 Continued Airworthiness 3...

Page 8: ...quipment Description The Garmin GDL 50 50R 51 51R 52 52R products are not TSO certified products and have received no FAA approval or endorsement These products can provide the following data GPS SiriusXM weather audio ADS B traffic and weather attitude and pressure to compatible displays and audio devices via Bluetooth wireless technology and or over wired connections The GDL 52 52R data link pro...

Page 9: ...DL 5X only Supports Bluetooth Connections to 2 displays 1 audio device Attitude Sensor Pressure Sensor 1 2 2 Compatible Displays The following Garmin devices are compatible with the GDL 5X 5XR units aera 660 aera 795 796 G3X Touch Displays GDU 4XX Garmin Pilot App 1 2 3 Compatible Audio Devices Although not an exhaustive list the following Garmin audio panels are compatible with the GDL 5X 5XR uni...

Page 10: ...h w Mounting Bracket 5 26 inches 133 6 mm Depth w Mounting Bracket 3 52 inches 89 5 mm Weight w Mounting Bracket 0 81 lbs 0 37 kg Height w Mounting Bracket and Non Slip Pad 1 65 inches 41 9 mm Width w Mounting Bracket and Non Slip Pad 7 50 inches 190 5 mm Depth w Mounting Bracket and Non Slip Pad 5 50 inches 139 7 mm Weight w Mounting Bracket and Non Slip Pad 1 06 lbs 0 48 kg Table 1 2 GDL 5XR Phy...

Page 11: ...oad and Distortion 20 mW into a 16 Ω Load with 1 0 THD Typical Operating Distortion 1 THD N 3dB Frequency Response Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz for Music Typical Output Voltage 100 Output 1 0 VRMS into a 600 Ω load Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth 3 00 Compliant allows music and connections to Connext capable displays Bluetooth supports SPP and A2DP The GDL stores 14 paired devices and overwrites the...

Page 12: ...craft Power Unit On Charging Aircraft Power Unit Off Charg ing USB Power Unit On USB Power Unit On Charging USB Power Unit Off Charging GDL 50 0 17A 14V 0 35A 14V 0 82A 14V 0 4 A 5V 0 92A 5V 2 0A 5V 0 09A 28V 0 18A 28V 0 40A 28V GDL 50R 0 17A 14V NA NA NA NA NA 0 09A 28V GDL 51 0 17A 14V 0 35A 14V 0 82A 14V 0 4 A 5V 0 92A 5V 2 0A 5V 0 09A 28V 0 18A 28V 0 40A 28V GDL 51R 0 16A 14V NA NA NA NA NA 0 ...

Page 13: ... regulations 2 2 Installation Materials 2 2 1 Unit Configurations The GDL 5X 5XR can be identified by the part numbers listed in Table 2 1 2 3 Available Accessories 2 3 1 Standard Accessories Each of the following accessories are provided with the GDL 5X units No accessories are provided with the GDL 5XR units Table 2 1 GDL 5X 5XR Available Configurations Model Part Number Notes GDL 50 010 01561 0...

Page 14: ... aera 660 010 12373 02 Mounting Kit 010 12498 00 Portable Friction Mount 010 12498 10 Mounting Bracket 010 12498 20 Vehicle Power Cable Micro USB 010 12498 30 GA 24 MCX SXM Antenna 010 12498 40 GDL 50 52 ADS B Replacement Antenna 010 12498 70 Carry Case 010 11270 00 GA 25 MCX External GPS Antenna 010 10702 00 GA 27C GPS Antenna Kit 010 10052 02 Table 2 4 GDL 5XR Available Accessories Equipment Gar...

Page 15: ...ke the necessary changes for noting correction data 2 4 2 GDL 5X Battery Information If these guidelines are not followed the internal Lithium Ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the unit fire chemical burn electrolyte leak and or injury Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location such as in the sun in an unattend...

Page 16: ...ucted view of the Connext enabled devices GDL 5XR mounting location will vary for each installation depending on aircraft body type metal or fiberglass and the surrounding structures equipment For best performance mount the GDL 5XR with the front of the unit LEDs and connectors facing the cockpit and centered laterally between the two aircraft sides The GDL 5X Connext wireless antenna is located o...

Page 17: ...idance If using larger barrel contacts ensure that no two contacts are mounted directly adjacent to each other This minimizes the risk of contacts touching and shorting to adjacent pins and to ground Use wire and cable meeting the applicable aviation regulation When routing wire and cable observe the following precautions Keep wire and cable as short and direct as possible Avoid sharp bends Avoid ...

Page 18: ...he GDL 5X 5XR has several configuration adjustment options More information about these configuration items can be found in the connected display pilot s guide The configuration adjustments are as follows Cabin Pressure Setting Pressurized Cabin or Unpressurized Cabin Attitude Sensor Reset Use this to zero the pitch roll to the current aircraft attitude Compatibility Mode Using this setting may im...

Page 19: ... LED Color State Battery Power Connext GPS ADS B GDL 50 50R 52 52R only SXM GDL 51 51R 52 52R only OFF Unit off No active connection No GPS fix No Ground Signal No signal RED Charging solid Fault flashing Not used Fault Fault Fault ORANGE Battery 20 N A Firmware update N A Firmware update GREEN Battery 20 OR External power is applied Battery saver feature flashing N A GPS fix Ground stationsignal ...

Page 20: ...offers several subscription options Go to http www siriusxm com sxmaviation to determine which subscription package is best for your needs Before you can activate your SiriusXM subscription you must have the radio ID The radio ID is available in the product box the unit s S N tag and on the System Information Page of a connected device See the owner s manual provided with your device for more info...

Page 21: ...tressed for the various avionics producing and processing audio signals Single point in this context means that the various pieces of equipment share a single common ground connection back to the airframe Good aircraft electrical charging system ground bonding is also important The wiring diagrams and accompanying notes in this manual should be followed closely to minimize noise effects 2 12 Mount...

Page 22: ...made through one 15 pin D subminiature connector Section 4 defines the electrical characteristics of all input and output signals Required connectors and associated hardware are supplied with the connector kit See Appendix B for examples of interconnect wiring diagrams Construct the actual harnesses in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer authorized interconnect standards CAUTION Check wiring...

Page 23: ...ector manufacturer s instructions for cable preparation 3 5 Equipment Mounting The GDL 5X can be mounted on the glare shield The GDL 5XR will mount remotely The GDL 5XR will be secured to the airframe using six screws supplied by the installer For installation and assembly refer to the outline and installation drawings in Appendix A WARNING When installing the GDL 5X in an aircraft place the unit ...

Page 24: ... specifications listed in Table 3 3 will work with the GDL 5X 5XR GPS external antenna input Any equivalent antenna that meets the specifications listed in Table 3 4 will work with the GDL 5X 5XR external SiriusXM antenna input The GDL 5X can receive GPS position information using the unit s internal antenna or by connecting an external antenna via the MCX connector It is recommended to verify the...

Page 25: ...ly Current maximum 150 mA Operating Temperature Gain 40 to 85 C For each 1 dB gain over 24 dB add 1 dB of attenuation into the antenna cable path between the antenna and the GDL 51R 52R Note that gain specifications are defined at the output of connector for some antennas e g GA 24 TNC Additional attenuation will be required for any modifications made to the cabling to these external antennas Tabl...

Page 26: ... Suction Cup Mounts for in cabin mounting GA 35 GPS WAAS 013 00235 0X 190 00848 00 Thru Mount tear drop form factor GA 36 GPS WAAS 013 00244 0X 190 00848 00 Thru Mount ARINC 743 type mount GA 37 GPS XM 013 00245 0X 190 00848 00 Thru Mount ARINC 743 type mount GA 55 XM 011 01033 00 190 00355 08 Stud Mount tear drop form factor GA 55A XM 011 01153 00 190 00355 08 Thru Mount ARINC 743 type mount GA 5...

Page 27: ...hat the Power LED stays illuminated green after the boot sequence completes 3 10 2 Connext Data Link Check 1 If a Connext connection is active the Connext LED will be solid blue on the face of the GDL 5X 5XR See the applicable display Pilot s Guide to pair the display with the GDL 5X 5XR or for configuring the serial port for wired connections 2 Verify that any connected devices are receiving the ...

Page 28: ... 1 1 1 GDL 5X Power Connections Use the Bare Wire Power Data Cable Table 4 2 to connect the red wire to aircraft power 10 32 VDC and the black wire to aircraft ground Table 4 1 GDL 5X Pin List Connection Name Wire Color AWG Vin 10 32 VDC RED 26 RESERVED GRAY 28 RS 232 RX 2 WHITE ORANGE 28 RS 232 TX 2 ORANGE 28 RS 232 RX 1 WHITE GREEN 28 RS 232 TX 1 GREEN 28 GROUND BLACK 26 DATA POWER PORT AUDIO PO...

Page 29: ... 5V when driving a standard RS 232 load 4 1 1 3 GPS Antenna Connection The GPS antenna connection uses a MCX connector see Section 3 9 for compatible antennas 4 1 1 4 SXM Antenna Connection The SXM antenna connection uses a MCX connector see Section 3 9 for compatible antennas Table 4 2 GDL 5X RS 232 Connection Name Wire Color RS 232 RX 2 WHITE ORANGE RS 232 TX 2 ORANGE RS 232 RX 1 WHITE GREEN RS ...

Page 30: ... Connector Figure 4 4 GDL 5XR connections Table 4 3 GDL 5XR Pin List Pin Pin Name I O 1 RESERVED 2 RESERVED 3 RESERVED 4 RESERVED 5 RS 232 TX 2 Out 6 RS 232 RX 2 In 7 RS 232 TX 1 Out 8 RS 232 RX 1 In 9 POWER GROUND 10 AIRCRAFT POWER In 11 SIGNAL GROUND 12 SIGNAL GROUND 13 MUSIC OUT LEFT GDL 51R 52R only Out 14 MUSIC OUT COMMON GDL 51R 52R only 15 MUSIC OUT RIGHT GDL 51R 52R only Out GDL 51R 52R on...

Page 31: ...dix B 4 1 2 3 Music Output The GDL 51R 52R MUSIC OUT signals are part of a differential pair along with the MUSIC RIGHT and MUSIC LEFT signals The MUSIC OUT COMMON signal should be used as part of a differential pair See Figure B 2 for an example connection to the GMA245 audio panel 4 1 2 4 GPS Antenna Connection The GPS antenna connection uses a BNC connector see Section 3 9 for compatible antenn...

Page 32: ...TLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure A 1 GDL 50 Outline Drawing NOTES DIMENSIONS INCHES mm METRIC VALUES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY 1 DIMENSIONS ARE NOMINAL AND TOLERANCES ARE NOT IMPLIED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED 2 GDL 50 3 37 85 7 WITH RAISED ANTENNA 3 41 86 7 1 50 38 1 4 87 123 8 ...

Page 33: ...2 APPENDIX A OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure A 2 GDL 51 Outline Drawing 2 DIMENSIONS ARE NOMINAL AND TOLERANCES ARE NOT IMPLIED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED NOTES DIMENSIONS INCHES mm METRIC VALUES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY 1 GDL 51 4 87 123 8 1 30 33 0 3 40 86 2 ...

Page 34: ...TLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure A 3 GDL 52 Outline Drawing NOTES DIMENSIONS INCHES mm METRIC VALUES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY 1 DIMENSIONS ARE NOMINAL AND TOLERANCES ARE NOT IMPLIED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED 2 GDL 52 4 87 123 8 3 41 86 7 3 37 85 7 WITH RAISED ANTENNA 1 50 38 1 ...

Page 35: ...on Drawing NOTES DIMENSIONS INCHES mm METRIC VALUES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY 1 DIMENSIONS ARE NOMINAL AND TOLERANCES ARE NOT IMPLIED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED 2 MOUNTING HOLES ARE FOR 8 100 FLAT HEAD SCREWS 3 WITH MOUNTING BRACKET SHOWN WITH GDL 51 GDL 51 1 51 38 3 GDL 50 52 1 71 43 4 3 52 89 5 2X 1 500 38 10 2X 1 188 30 16 177 4 50 THRU ALL 344 8 74 X 100 NOTE 3 5 26 133 6 ...

Page 36: ... Page A 5 APPENDIX A OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure A 5 GDL 51 with Mounting Bracket and Pad Outline and Installation Drawing WITH MOUNTING BRACKET NON SLIP PAD ACCESSOSRY SHOWN WITH GDL 51 GDL 51 1 65 41 9 GDL 50 52 1 85 47 0 5 50 139 7 7 50 190 5 ...

Page 37: ...4 C O G NOTE 3 GDL 51R CONNECTOR SHOWN BROKEN OUT TO REVEAL MOUNTING HOLE 2X 2 250 57 15 3X 4 430 112 5 21 04 828 7 24 285 2X 4 500 114 30 6X 156 3 96 NOTE 4 MOUNTING HOLES FOR 6 100 FLAT HEAD SCREWS 3 4 NOTES DIMENSIONS INCHES mm METRIC VALUES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY 1 DIMENSIONS ARE NOMINAL AND TOLERANCES ARE NOT IMPLIED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED 2 CENTER OF GRAVITY C O G LOCATION SHOWN IS WITHO...

Page 38: ...A 7 APPENDIX A OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure A 7 GDL 5XR Installation Drawing BACKSHELL ASSEMBLY 011 01855 01 15 PIN D SUB CONNECTOR 330 00625 15 GDL 51R 011 03910 50 GDL 52R SHOWN 011 03910 30 INCLUDED IN 010 12498 60 CONNECTOR KIT GDL 50R 011 03910 10 ...

Page 39: ...190 02087 10 GDL 50 R 51 R 52 R Installation Manual Rev 2 Page B 1 APPENDIX B INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS Figure B 1 GDL 5X aera 660 79X ...

Page 40: ...190 02087 10 GDL 50 R 51 R 52 R Installation Manual Rev 2 Page B 2 Figure B 2 GDL 5XR aera 660 79X GMA 24X R ...

Page 41: ...190 02087 10 GDL 50 R 51 R 52 R Installation Manual Rev 2 Page B 3 Figure B 3 GDL 5XR GMA 24X R GDU 4XX ...