Garmin GPS 155XL, Installation Manual

GPS 155XL/GNC 300XL Installation Manual

P/N 190-00067-22 Rev E  Page iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

PARAGRAPH

PAGE

1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................... 1-1

1.2.1 Physical Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2.2 Operational Characteristics.................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2.3 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 1-2

1.2.4 J101 Connector Pin Functions ............................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.5 J102 Connector Pin Functions ............................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.6 Comm Antenna Connector (J4, GNC 300XL Only).............................................................. 1-3

1.3 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 1-4

1.4 CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................. 1-4

1.4.1 German Certification.............................................................................................................. 1-4

1.5 LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................................................... 1-5

SECTION 2

INSTALLATION

2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2.1 GPS Antenna Location........................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2.2 Communication Antenna Location (GNC 300XL)................................................................ 2-1

2.2.3 Electrical Bonding.................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2.4 Antenna Limitations............................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2.5 VHF Comm Interference of GPS ........................................................................................... 2-2

2.2.6 Comm Antenna Installation Considerations (GNC 300XL) .................................................. 2-3

2.3 RACK CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................................................. 2-3

2.3.1 Accessibility........................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 CABLING AND WIRING ................................................................................................................ 2-3

2.5 COOLING AIR.................................................................................................................................. 2-3

2.6 MINIMUM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS........................................................................... 2-4

2.7 EXTERNAL ALTITUDE INPUT..................................................................................................... 2-5