Garmin GRT 10 Transceiver, GDL 69 Series, GDL 69, GDL 69A, GDL 69H Instructions Manual

GDL 69 Series

XM™ Satellite Radio

Activation Instructions

190-00355-04 ©2012 Rev. K

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
GARMIN HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE TERMS AND REQUIRMENTS OF THE
SUBSCRIPTION. COMPATABILITY OF HARDWARE EQUIPMENT WITH THEN-CURRENT
SUBSCRIPTION OFFERING OF SERVICE PROVIDER IS ALSO BEYOND GARMIN’S CONTROL.
GARMIN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY IF CHANGES IN SERVICE PROVIDER’S SUBCRIPTION
OFFERING NEGATIVELY IMPACTS OR RENDERS IMPOSSIBLE THE USE OF PURCHASED
GARMIN HARDWARE EQUIPMENT WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDER’S OFFERING IN THE
FUTURE. Subscription fee is consumer only. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee
may apply. All programming fees and weather data subject to change. Sirius XM weather data and
individual product availability vary by hardware equipment. Reception of the Sirius XM signal may vary
depending on location. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement included with the Sirius XM
Welcome Kit and available at www.siriusxm.com. USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT GARMIN IS AN
INTENDED THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY OF SUCH CUSTOMER AGREEMENT, AND THAT
ALL DISCLAIMERS CONTAINED THEREIN EQUALLY APPLY AS IF SUCH DISCLAIMERS
WERE MADE DIRECTLY BY GARMIN. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States.

THE USER AGREES THAT THE SIRIUSXM WEATHER SERVICE OFFERING IS PROVIDED “AS
IS”, THAT YOUR GARMIN HARDWARE EQUIPMENT ONLY ALLOWS THE DISPLAY OF SUCH
SERVICE OFFERING, AND THAT ANY CHANGES BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER MAY
INTERFERE WITH THE ABILITY OF YOUR GARMIN HARDWARE EQUIPMENT TO RECEIVE
OR DISPLAY SUCH SERVICE OFFERING. FURTHER, SUCH SERVICE OFFERING CONTAINS
INFORMATION FURNISHED BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OF
GARMIN, AND THEREFORE THE SERVICE OFFERING IS ACCORDINGLY FURNISHED
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF GARMIN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Gather Information ...................................................................................................................... 1

2 MX20 - GDL 69 Series Activation ........................................................................................................ 2

2.1 Activation Steps ........................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Refreshing .................................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69 Series ...................................................................... 5

3 G1000/G900X/G950 – GDL 69 Series Activation ................................................................................. 7

3.1 Verify the Radios are Ready to be Activated .............................................................................. 8

3.2 Activating the Radio .................................................................................................................... 9

3.3 Verifying Subscribed Services .................................................................................................... 9

3.4 Refreshing .................................................................................................................................. 11

3.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69 Series .................................................................... 11

4 GNS 430/530 – GDL69/69H Activation .............................................................................................. 13

4.1 Activation Steps ......................................................................................................................... 13

4.2 Verify Signal Reception ............................................................................................................ 13

4.3 Verify SiriusXM Subscribed Services ....................................................................................... 14

4.3.1 Verify NEXRAD................................................................................................................. 15

4.3.2 Verify Graphical METAR .................................................................................................. 15

4.3.3 Verify Textual METAR ...................................................................................................... 16

4.3.4 Verify Wind ........................................................................................................................ 16

4.3.5 Verify Temperature/Dewpoints .......................................................................................... 17

4.4 Refreshing .................................................................................................................................. 17

4.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69 Series .................................................................... 17

5 GNS 430W/530W – GDL 69 Series Activation ................................................................................... 19

5.1 Activation Steps ......................................................................................................................... 19

5.2 Verify Signal Reception ............................................................................................................ 19

5.2.1 Verify Textual METAR ...................................................................................................... 21

5.3 Refreshing .................................................................................................................................. 21

5.4 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69 Series .................................................................... 22

6 GMX 200 - GDL 69 Series Activation ................................................................................................. 23

6.1 Activation Steps ......................................................................................................................... 23

6.2 Refreshing .................................................................................................................................. 25

6.3 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69 Series .................................................................... 25

7 G500/G600 – GDL 69 Series Activation ............................................................................................. 27

Verify the Radios are Ready to be Activated ............................................................................ 28

7.1

7.2 Activating the Radio .................................................................................................................. 29

7.3 Verifying Subscribed Services .................................................................................................. 29

7.4 Refreshing .................................................................................................................................. 30

7.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69 Series .................................................................... 30

8 GTN 625/635/650 and GTN 725/750 – GDL 69 Series Activation ..................................................... 31

8.1 Verify the Radios are Ready to be Activated ............................................................................ 33

8.2 Activating the Radio .................................................................................................................. 33

8.3 Verifying Subscribed Services .................................................................................................. 34

8.4 Refreshing .................................................................................................................................. 34

8.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69 Series .................................................................... 35

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2-1. Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID Locations ......................................................................... 3

Figure 2-2. MX20 with Full Channel List ................................................................................................... 3

Figure 2-3. Activation Refresh Page ............................................................................................................ 4

Figure 2-4. Activation Request Sent Message ............................................................................................. 5

Figure 2-5. Webpage Failure Message ........................................................................................................ 5

Figure 3-1. AUX - TRIP PLANNING Page ................................................................................................ 7

Figure 3-2. AUX-XM Information Page ...................................................................................................... 8

Figure 3-3. AUX – XM Radio Page ............................................................................................................ 8

Figure 3-4. Lock Activation Screen ............................................................................................................. 9

Figure 3-5. Channel Listings Screen .......................................................................................................... 10

Figure 4-1. Data Link Menu Page .............................................................................................................. 13

Figure 4-2. Data Link Status Page ............................................................................................................. 14

Figure 4-3. Weather Page .......................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 4-4. Graphical METAR Page ......................................................................................................... 15

Figure 4-5. Textual METAR Page ............................................................................................................. 16

Figure 4-6. Wind Data Page ....................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 4-7. Temperature/Dewpoints Page ................................................................................................. 17

Figure 5-1. XM Information Page.............................................................................................................. 19

Figure 5-2. XM Information Page Menu ................................................................................................... 20

Figure 5-3. Textual METAR Page ............................................................................................................. 21

Figure 6-1. Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID Locations ....................................................................... 24

Figure 6-2. GMX 200 with Full Channel List ........................................................................................... 24

Figure 7-1. XM Information Page.............................................................................................................. 27

Figure 7-2. AUX – XM Radio Page .......................................................................................................... 28

Figure 7-3. Lock Activation Screen ........................................................................................................... 29

Figure 7-4. Channel Listings Screen .......................................................................................................... 30

Figure 8-1. GDL 69 Series Unit Data and Audio Radio IDs on Status Page ............................................. 31

Figure 8-2. Accessing GDL 69 Series Unit Status Screen using ‘Music’ Key .......................................... 32

Figure 8-3. Accessing GDL 69 Series Unit Status Screen using ‘System’ Key ........................................ 32

Figure 8-4. Lock Activation Page .............................................................................................................. 33

Figure 8-5. Channel Listing Screen ........................................................................................................... 34

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1. Documents .................................................................................................................................. 1

Table 2-1. MX20 Weather Products Available in United States ................................................................. 4

Table 3-1. G1000/G900X/G950 Weather Products Available in United States ........................................ 10

Table 3-2. G1000/G900X/G950 Weather Products Available in Canada ................................................. 11

Table 4-1. Data Link Status ....................................................................................................................... 14

Table 5-1. GNS 430W/530W Weather Products Available in United States ............................................ 21

Table 6-1. GMX 200 Weather Products Available in United States ......................................................... 24

Table 7-1. G500/G600 Weather Products Available in United States ....................................................... 28

Table 8-1. GTN 625/635/650 and GTN 725/750 Weather Products Available in United States .............. 35

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1 Overview

Unit

Document

Part Number

MX 20 MFD

MX 20 Pilot’s Guide

560-1026-( )

GNC 420(A)

GNC 420(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

190-00140-20

GNS 430(A)

GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

190-00140-00

400W Series or 500W Series

400W/500W Series Pilot’s Guide Addendum

190-00356-30

GPS 400

GPS 400 Pilot’s Guide and Reference

190-00140-60

GPS 500

GPS 500 Pilot’s Guide and Reference

190-00181-60

GNS 530(A)

GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

190-00181-00

GMX 200

GMX 200 Pilot’s Guide

190-00607-02

G600 Pilot’s Guide

190-00601-02

G500 Pilot’s Guide

190-01102-02

G900X

G900X Pilot’s Guide

190-00726-00

G950

G950 Pilot’s Guide

190-00870-( )

G1000 Integrated Flight Deck

G1000 Pilot’s Guide

www.garmin.com

GTN 625/635/650

GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide

190-01004-03

GTN 725/750

GTN 725/750 Pilot’s Guide

190-01007-03

1.1 Introduction

The term “GDL 69 Series” used throughout this document refers to the GDL 69, GDL 69A, GDL 69H,
and GDL 69AH.

Before the GDL 69 Series can be used, the unit must have services subscribed to and be activated by
SiriusXM Satellite Radio. This document will take you through the process. Please note that the GDL
69/69H is a weather data link only. The GDL 69A/69AH is a weather data link AND audio receiver.
This document covers the GDL 69 Series - MX20 activation, the GDL 69 Series – G1000/G900X/G950
activation, GDL 69/69H – GNS 430/530 activation, the GDL 69 Series – GNS 430W/530W activation,
GDL 69 Series – G500/G600 activation, GDL 69 Series – GMX 200 activation, GDL 69 Series – GTN
625/635/650 activation and lastly the GDL 69 Series – GTN 725/750 activation. There is a separate
procedure for each type of installation. Before activating, the GDL 69 Series must be installed in
accordance with the GDL 69/69A Installation Manual, P/N 190-00355-02 Rev E or later (STC
Installation Manual) or the GDL 69 Series TSO Installation Manual, P/N 190-00355-07 Rev B or later.

It is essential to follow the activation instructions carefully, correctly, and completely. Improper
activation may result in an installation that receives an incomplete set of weather products, or an
installation that functions only part of the time.

1.2 Gather Information

Your GDL 69/69H or GDL 69A/69AH is shipped with one or two radio hardware identifications,
respectively (Radio IDs). These IDs serve as identification codes for your SiriusXM-equipped GDL 69
Series and are needed in the activation process. The Audio ID is for the XM radio service, and the Data
ID is for the weather products. The GDL 69/69H will have a Data ID whereas the GDL 69A/69AH will
have an Audio ID AND a Data ID. The ID information is attached to the last page of this document. It is
also printed on a label on the back of the unit. Be sure to visit http://www.garmin.com
have the latest revision of the documents listed in Table 1-1 that pertain to your equipment.

and verify that you

GDU 620

Table 1-1. Documents

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NOTE

If your aircraft has not been powered on for an extended period of time your SiriusXM
subscription may 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/G900X/G950), 4.4 (GNS
430/530), 5.3 (GNS 430W/530W), 6.2 (GMX 200), 7.2 (G500/G600), 7.4 (GTN
625/635/650 and GTN 725/750) for the procedure on ‘Refreshing’.

2 MX20 - GDL 69 Series Activation

The MX20 must be correctly configured to accept information from a GDL 69 Series, in accordance with
the MX20 Multi-Function Display Installation Manual, P/N 560-1025-( ).

2.1 Activation Steps

1. Make sure that the aircraft's SiriusXM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky.

It is highly recommended that the aircraft be outside of and away from the hangar.

2. Hook up the aircraft to external power if available.

The complete activation process may take 45-60 minutes or more, depending on the demand on the
SiriusXM activation system.

3. Power on the avionics and allow the MX20 and GDL 69 Series to power up.

Do not power cycle the units during the activation process.

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 Series.

5. Go to the SiriusXM Activation Page.
a) Press the FN key until the FIS function is displayed. Press the FIS smart key.
b) Press the fourth smart key until STATUS is displayed.
c) Press the MENU/ENT key.
d) Press the line select key next to Products. Diagnostics and Start Diag will be displayed. (in

software version 5.5, Start Diag will not be displayed.)

e) Press the line select key next to Diagnostics.
f) Activation will be displayed.

6. To activate service, call SiriusXM at 1.800.985.9200.

When activating the data service, specify Aviator LT, Aviator, or Aviator Pro. XM service should
activate in 45 to 60 minutes. During the activation process the unit may display several different
activation levels. This is normal and should be ignored. When the service class (Aviator LT,
Aviator, or Aviator Pro) and all of the weather products for the class that you subscribed to are
displayed, press the Accept smart key. See Table 2-1 for weather products available for the MX20.
Wait 10 to 30 seconds to allow the GDL 69 Series to process the accept command and lock in the
activation.

Make sure to be specific for requesting a DATA ONLY service under the Data Radio ID
and an AUDIO ONLY service under the Audio Radio ID. Most SiriusXM receivers in
the market have both audio and data services under one ID. The GDL 69 Series will not
function correctly with both an audio and a data service activated under one ID.

During the activation process do not change channels or pages during this time.

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NOTE

NOTE

Smart Keys

Line Select Keys

Data Radio ID

Audio Radio ID

Figure 2-1. Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID Locations

Figure 2-2. MX20 with Full Channel List

7. For GDL 69A/69AH units, the audio portion is activated independently from the weather. The

activations will not be simultaneous. Once the data channel is activated, bring up the SiriusXM
Radio page on the MX20. This can be accomplished by pressing the FN key until XM is displayed.
Press the XM smart key. A non-activated unit will display only channel 0 (Radio ID) and channel 1
(XM Preview). An activated unit will display the full list of SiriusXM channels. Tune to channel 1,
while waiting for audio activation. Wait for the SiriusXM display to become populated with the
SiriusXM channel list (see Figure 2.2 above for an example of what this looks like).

8. Select an Sirius XM channel in order to lock in the radio activation.

Channels 0 and 1are free preview channels and should not be used for this procedure. Press the Chan
smart key and then press either the Up or Down Arrow key to select a new channel. Wait for the
channel to be displayed in the Active Channel box at the top of the SiriusXM display. The SiriusXM
radio activation is complete when the channel is displayed.

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Aviator Lite

Subscription

High Resolution NEXRAD Radar

  

Radar Coverage

  

Precipitation Type (at surface)

  

City Forcasts

  

TFRs

  

METARs

  

TAFs

  

County Warnings

  

Winds Aloft (at altitude)





Lightning





AIRMETs





SIGMETs





Echo Tops





Severe Weather Storm Tracks





Satellite Mosaic





Table 2-1. MX20 Weather Products Available in United States

Product

(Aviator LT)

Aviator

Subscription

Aviator Pro

Subscription

2.2 Refreshing

If the unit is not activated after one hour (1.5 hours for the GNS 430/530 and GNS 430W/530W) a
‘refresh’ may be needed. To accomplish this go to the website

https://care.siriusxm.com/retailrefresh_view.action

on the website. If you are refreshing both the data (weather) package and the audio package, you’ll have
to do the refresh steps twice.

as pictured below. Follow the instructions as described

After entering the radio ID, a success message or failure message will appear. Both are pictured below. If
a failure message is received, then the radio ID entered is not in the system or a refresh signal request has
already been entered into the SiriusXM system in the past 3 hours. Only one refresh signal can be sent
over the XM system in a given 3-hour period. Call XM to confirm the activation of the radio.

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Figure 2-3. Activation Refresh Page

Figure 2-4. Activation Request Sent Message

Figure 2-5. Webpage Failure Message

After either receiving a success message or resolving the issue with SiriusXM, try the activation steps in
Section 2.1 again. If you still are having trouble, call Garmin AT technical support.

2.3 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69 Series

When the GDL 69 Series is not properly activated, in some cases it may be necessary to perform a full
deactivation and reactivation of the system in order to make it work properly. This procedure is
complicated and should never be attempted without the guidance of Garmin AT technical support
personnel. Please contact Garmin AT technical support using the telephone numbers listed at the front of
this guide.

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3 G1000/G900X/G950 – GDL 69 Series Activation

Outer FMS Knob

Inner FMS Knob

Soft Keys

Prior to contacting SiriusXM, the GDU must be on and operational. For activation you will need your
SiriusXM Radio IDs and your billing information. Your Radio IDs can be found on the last page of this
document. If for some reason you do not have your IDs, you will be able to find your Radio IDs on the
SiriusXM page in the AUX group. The steps below will take you through the process.

1. Make sure that the aircraft's SiriusXM 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. The activation process may take 45-60 minutes or

more, depending on the demand on the SiriusXM activation system.

3. Power on the avionics and allow the G1000/G900X/G950 to power up.

4. Rotate the outer FMS knob clockwise until the AUX - TRIP PLANNING page displays.

See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1. AUX - TRIP PLANNING Page

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5. Rotate the inner FMS knob clockwise until the AUX-XM INFORMATION page is displayed.

Press the INFO smart key to view your Audio Radio ID and Data Radio ID. See Figure 3-2 for
these locations.

6. A list of Weather Products will also be shown on the bottom half of the screen. Boxes filled in

green will correspond with the type of subscription you have access. For example, if the weather
subscription you have purchased allows NEXRAD, the box next to NEXRAD will be green.

Figure 3-2. AUX-XM Information Page

3.1 Verify the Radios are Ready to be Activated

The AUX - XM INFORMATION page has two modes, Radio Information and Radio Operation. The
page should default to INFO mode (if the radio is not activated). You will need to be on this page when
you call for activation. You can change modes with the RADIO/INFO soft keys. The INFO page should
look like Figure 3-2.

Pressing the RADIO smart key will display the AUX – XM RADIO page and will look similar to
Figure 3-3. If the radio is inactivated and working properly the G1000/G900X/G950 will display the
free-to-air channels, which are channel 0 (Radio ID) and channel 1 (XM Preview). If you can see the free­to-air channels and can hear channel 1, you are ready to activate your radios. Press the soft key under
INFO and the page will return to the INFO page.

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Figure 3-3. AUX – XM Radio Page