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GDL 39Portable ADS-B and GPS ReceiverUser’s Guide

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1-1190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide1 INTRODUCTIONThe GDL 39 includes internal GPS - WAAS enabled and ADS

1-2Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. HOptional Battery Assembly Mounting TrayGDL 39Power ButtonStandard Det

1-3190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide1.1 Product RegistrationHelp us better support you by completing your

1-4Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H1.3 GDL 39 System Configuration Part NumbersThe following part number

1-5190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide1.4 What’s In The BoxPart Number Description010-11689-xx GDL 39 Port

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2-1190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide2 GETTING STARTED1. Check to see if an update to the system softwar

2-2Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. HOptional External GPS AntennaOptional External ADS-B AntennaDisplay D

3-1190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide3 INSTALLATIONThe GDL 39 may be connected to the compatible display d

© 2013 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 2.90, or later. Some differ

3-2Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20)Po

3-3190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-1168

3-4Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H3.1.4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-1168

3-5190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40)Connect

3-6Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H NOTE: Secure unused wires to prevent unintentional connections. T

3-7190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide3.1.6 GDL 39R dSub Connector Pin OutPin Number Description1 Discrete

3-8Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H NOTE: The Discrete Input may be used for a remote On/Off switch.

3-9190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideStandard Detachable ADS-B AntennaExternal MCX GPS Antenna ConnectionE

3-10Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. HPower/Data PortExternal MCX GPS Antenna ConnectionFigure 3-9 GDL 39

3-11190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional)A blade-type ADS-B ante

i190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide WARNING: When installing the GDL 39 in an aircraft, place the unit se

3-12Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. HThe following table includes a list of compatible antennas. Model/De

3-13190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide3.3 GDL 39 Location and Mounting3.3.1 LocationFor best reception po

3-14Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. HThe GDL 39 3D with AHRS capability must be positioned with the small

3-15190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideFigure 3-12 GDL 39 Mounting Plate1. Locate the proposed mounting p

3-16Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H3. Drill holes for the mounting screws with the appropriately sized

3-17190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideFigure 3-13 GDL 39R Dimensions

3-18Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H3.5 Battery Installation WARNING: The product contains a lithium-io

3-19190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideThe battery assembly may be charged independently of the GDL 39. Con

3-20Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H3.7 Unit Care3.7.1 CleaningThe case for the unit is constructed of

4-1190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide4 OPERATION4.1 Normal Operation1. Turn on any display devices that

iiGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in

4-2Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. HBluetooth (Blue)Status LEDsPower (Green)PhotosensorFigure 4-2 GDL 39

4-3190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideLight Behavior DescriptionPower Solid Green Power is onBluetooth Soli

4-4Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H4.3 Software UpdatesSoftware updates for the GDL 39 can be received t

4-5190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideRefer to the attached website for more information on ADS-B: www.garm

4-6Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H NOTE: AHRS is only to be used as an aid and should not be used as a

5-1190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide5 APPENDIX5.1 TroubleshootingIf efforts to resolve the problem fail,

5-2Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H5.2 Servicing Your UnitThe Garmin GDL 39 has no user-serviceable par

5-3190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide5.3.3 PowerSource: 10 to 32 VDCUnit Power: 3.5 W maxBattery Charge

5-4Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H5.3.5 CompatibilityCompatible units may be added and there are limita

5-5190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guideregulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with

iii190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guideinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv

5-6Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H5.5 GDL 39 Part NumbersPart numbers for individual components of the

5-7190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideItem Part NumberGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s

5-8Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H5.7 LIMITED WARRANTYAll Garmin avionics products are warranted to be

5-9190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideGarmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new o

5-10Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H5.8 Battery InformationIf these guidelines are not followed, the int

5-11190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide• When disposing of the battery pack, take it to a professional ser

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Index-1190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideINDEXAAHRS 4-5Antenna 3-8, 3-11Appendix 5-1BBatteryInformation

Index-2Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. HSupport 1-3TTraffic 4-4Troubleshooting 5-1UUAT 1-1WWarnings i

ivGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. HTo obtain accessories for your unit, please contact your Garmin dealer

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v190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s GuideContents1 Introduction ...

viGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide190-11110-00 Rev. H3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional) ...

vii190-11110-00 Rev. HGarmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User’s Guide5.3.1 GDL 39 Physical Specifications .........