Garmin GDL 69, GDL 69A Activation Instructions

GDL 69/69A

XM™ Satellite Radio

Activation Instructions

190-00355-04

September 2005

Rev. F

© 2004-2005

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		TABLE OF CONTENTS
1	Overview ................................................................................................................................................		1
	1.1	Introduction .................................................................................................................................	1
	1.2	Gather Information ......................................................................................................................	1
2	MX20 - GDL 69/69A Activation ...........................................................................................................		1
	2.1	Activation Steps...........................................................................................................................	1
	2.1.1 Accessing the MX20 Activation Page ....................................................................................		2
	2.2	Refreshing....................................................................................................................................	3
	2.3	Test the GDL69/69A with the MX20..........................................................................................	4
3 G1000 – GDL 69/69A Activation ..........................................................................................................			4
	3.1	Verify the Radios are Ready to be Activated ..............................................................................	5
	3.2	Activating the Radio....................................................................................................................	5
	3.3	Verifying Subscribed Services ....................................................................................................	6
	3.4	Refreshing....................................................................................................................................	6
4 GNS 430/530 – GDL69 Activation........................................................................................................			7
	4.1	Activation Steps...........................................................................................................................	7
	4.2	Verify Signal Reception ..............................................................................................................	7
	4.3	Verify XM Subscribed Services ..................................................................................................	8
	4.3.1	Verify NEXRAD.....................................................................................................................	8
	4.3.2	Verify Graphical METAR.......................................................................................................	8
	4.3.3	Verify Textual METAR ..........................................................................................................	9
	4.3.4	Verify Wind ..........................................................................................................................	10
	4.3.5	Verify Temperature/Dewpoints.............................................................................................	10
	4.4	Refreshing..................................................................................................................................	10

	LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1. Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID Locations .........................................................................		2
Figure 2-2. MX20 with Full Channel List ...................................................................................................		2
Figure 2-3.	Activation Refresh Page............................................................................................................	3
Figure 2-4. Webpage Success Message .......................................................................................................		3
Figure 2-5. Webpage Failure Message ........................................................................................................		3
Figure 3-1. AUX - TRIP PLANNING Page ................................................................................................		4
Figure 3-2. XM Information Page................................................................................................................		5
Figure 3-3. AUX – XM Radio Page ............................................................................................................		5
Figure 3-4.	Lock Activation Screen.............................................................................................................	6
Figure 3-5.	Channel Listings Screen............................................................................................................	6
Figure 4-1. Data Link Menu Page................................................................................................................		7
Figure 4-2.	Data Link Status Page ...............................................................................................................	7
Figure 4-3.	Weather Page ............................................................................................................................	8
Figure 4-4. Graphical METAR Page ...........................................................................................................		9
Figure 4-5. Textual METAR Page...............................................................................................................		9
Figure 4-6. Wind Data Page.......................................................................................................................		10
Figure 4-7.	Temperature/Dewpoints Page .................................................................................................	10

	LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-1. Data Link Status	......................................................................................................................... 8

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1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

Before the GDL 69/69A can be used, the unit must have services subscribed to and be activated by XM Satellite Radio. This document will take you through the process. Please note that the GDL 69 is a weather data link. The GDL 69A is a weather data link AND audio receiver. This document covers the GDL 69/69A - MX20 Activation, the GDL 69/69A – G1000 Activation, and lastly the GDL 69 – 430/530 Activation. Before activating the GDL 69/69A must be installed in accordance with the installation manual P/N 190-00355-02.

1.2 Gather Information

Your GDL 69 or GDL 69A is shipped with one or two radio hardware identifications, respectively (Radio IDs). These IDs serve as identification codes for your XM-equipped GDL 69/69A and are needed in the activation process. The ID(s) is attached to the last page of this document. It is also printed on a label on the back of the unit. The IDs can also be retrieved through the interfaced control display unit (i.e. G1000, MX20, 430/530, etc.) which will be addressed in the following pages. Contact your dealer if you are unable to locate the radio hardware IDs. Be sure to visit http://www.garmin.com and verify that you have the latest revision of the Pilot’s Guide for the MX20 (P/N 560-1026-( )) and the G1000 for your particular aircraft. For the GNS 430/530, you’ll need the latest revision of the Pilot’s Guide Addendum (P/N 190-00140-13).

NOTE

If your aircraft has not been powered on for more than six months your XM subscription will have been automatically deactivated. In the event that this happens you will need to refresh the unit. Refer to Section 2.2 (MX20), 3.4 (G1000), or 4.4 (GNS 430/530) for the procedure on ‘Refreshing’.

2 MX20 - GDL 69/69A Activation

The MX20 must be correctly configured to accept information from a GDL 69A, in accordance with P/N 560-1025-( ).

2.1 Activation Steps

1.Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is not recommended for the aircraft to be in a hangar.

2.Hook up the aircraft to external power if available. It may take 45-60 minutes or more, depending on the demand on the XM activation system.

3.Power on the avionics and allow the MX20 to power up.

4.Verify that the yellow “GDL 69” failure flag is not displayed. The absence of a failure flag confirms that the MX20 is communicating with the GDL 69/69A.

5.On the MX20 go to the XM Activation Page (See Section 2.1.1) and verify that the data radio ID is displayed. For GDL 69A installations, verify that the audio radio ID is also displayed.

6.To activate service, call XM at 1-800-985-9200. When activating the data service, specify Aviator Lite, Aviator, or Aviator Pro (Aviator Pro is not available at time of this printing).

7.Do not power cycle the units during the activation process. If aircraft is on battery power, you may turn on avionics after calling in the activation procedure. If a power cart is available, leaving the avionics power on during the call may speed up activation.

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