Garmin GMX200 PILOT GUIDE

GMX 200

Pilot’s Guide & Reference

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November 2006 Part Number 190-00607-02 Rev B Printed in the USA

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History of Revisions

Date Software Manual Version Revision

May 2006 2.0 190-00607-02 Rev 1

June 2006 2.01-2.02 190-00607-02 Rev A

November 2006 2.03 190-00607-02 Rev B

Ordering Information

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Accessories, Packing List, & Welcome

Accessories and Packing List

Welcome…

To obtain accessories for your GMX 200 please contact

your Garmin dealer.

Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration form today! Registration ensures that you will be notiﬁed of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial

again, Garmin has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The GMX 200 Multi-Function Display provides a focal point for integrating many of your navigation needs in an easy to use and convenient package.

number of your GMX 200 handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for our Product Registra- tion link on the home page.

NOTE: The GMX 200 display lens is coated with a special anti-reﬂective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. It is very important to clean the lens using an eyeglass cleaner that is speciﬁed as safe for anti-reﬂective coatings and a clean, lint-free cloth.

on its six-inch diagonal, 640x480 pixel, color display. The many features are organized as distinct functions. Each function allows varying degrees of customization. The custom map function is customizable so you can create a display for almost any conﬁguration you require. The other functions provide more limited levels of customization.

lay views where information from a variety of sources can be presented simultaneously in proper relationship to each other, thus greatly increasing situational awareness for the pilot.

Welcome to a new era of aviation navigation. Once

The GMX 200 presents a wealth of information

The GMX 200 is capable of creating powerful over-

You can be conﬁdent in knowing that you are the owner of the state-of-the-art in aviation and navigation. The GMX 200 architecture is designed to support full expansion for both software and hardware enhancements. This ﬂexibility protects your investment and allows for the ease of adding new features. Our products are built to last and to allow the ﬂexibility to meet your needs as they change in the future.

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Limitations

About This Manual

This manual may be used as a summary, a reference, and a learning tool. Information is provided about all of the functions available to the GMX 200. Your speciﬁc installation may not include all of these functions.

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the various sections in this manual. The Getting Started section gives an introduction to the controls, basic operation, and organization of the functions in your GMX 200. Be sure to read the Getting Started section to learn the rules for using the GMX 200. The Detailed Operation section (starting on page 15) is the reference for each of the functions in the GMX 200. Refer to the Detailed Operation section when you want to get into the details on every function and option along with step-by-step instructions.

Not every function is available in every installation.

commencing the maneuver. Uncoordinated deviations may place an aircraft in close proximity to other aircraft under ATC control not seen on the airborne equipment and may possibly result in the issuance of a pilot deviation.

The Terrain function shows you the general terrain elevations relative to your altitude and are advisory in nature. Individual obstructions may be shown if available in the database. Terrain is displayed

from database information and may therefore contain errors. The Terrain function does not relieve the ﬂight crew of their responsibility to “see and avoid.” Do not use this information for navigation.

The moving map, weather information, and other displayed information are meant to be aids to situational awareness. The pilot should rely on the appropriate primary means of navigation and consult ofﬁcial and approved data sources prior to and during

Limitations

The Trafﬁc function is not a collision avoid-

ance system. It is an aid to visual acquisition and

each ﬂight.

Refer to your airplane ﬂight manual supplement for more information.

does not relieve the ﬂight crew of their responsibility to “see and avoid.” There are no evasive aircraft maneuvers authorized, recommended, or provided for as a result of displayed trafﬁc targets. Refer to the trafﬁc sensor documentation for additional information.

All pilots/operators are reminded that the airborne equipment that displays other ADS-B equipped aircraft and transponder equipped aircraft via TIS-B is for pilot situational awareness and is not approved as a collision avoidance tool. Any deviation from an air trafﬁc control clearance based on cockpit information must be approved by the controlling ATC facility prior to

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Introduction .............................................................. i

History of Revisions ................................................................ i

Ordering Information ............................................................. i

End User License Agreement (“EULA”) ..................................ii

Accessories and Packing List ..................................................iv

Welcome… ...........................................................................iv

About This Manual .................................................................v

Limitations .............................................................................v

Getting Started .......................................................1

Functions ..............................................................................1

GMX 200 Function List .................................................... 1

Display .................................................................................. 3

Message Flag ................................................................... 3

Controls ................................................................................4

Power On ....................................................................... 4

Power .............................................................................. 4

Brightness ....................................................................... 4

Rotary Knob .................................................................... 4

Function (FN) Key ............................................................ 4

Menu/Enter ..................................................................... 5

Menu Item ...................................................................... 5

Data Card .............................................................................5

Annunciations .......................................................................6

Advisory Flags .................................................................. 6

ADS-B Trafﬁc ...................................................................6

TAS/TCAD/TIS-A Trafﬁc .................................................... 6

Terrain ............................................................................. 6

Lightning .........................................................................6

ADS-B Status Annunciation ............................................. 6

Basic Operation .....................................................................8

Start Up Screen ..................................................................... 8

Conﬁrm Current Baro Correction...........................................9

Function Selection .................................................................9

Advisory Hot Key ................................................................. 10

Normal Cruise Condition ...............................................10

Viewing the Advisory .....................................................10

Returning To Normal Condition ..................................... 10

Alert Hot Key ......................................................................10

Options Menu .....................................................................10

Thumbnail Feature ..............................................................11

Trafﬁc on Thumbnail ...................................................... 11

Terrain on the Thumbnail ............................................... 11

Obstructions on the Thumbnail ...................................... 11

Thumbnail Activation ..................................................... 11

Trafﬁc Information Services (TIS) .......................................... 12

Polar Navigation ..................................................................12

Detailed Operation ................................................ 15

Message Log (MSG) .....................................................................15

Custom Map (MAP).......................................................................16

Initial Zoom Level ................................................................16

Map Scale ........................................................................... 16

Auto Zoom.......................................................................... 16

Pan ....................................................................................17

Info ....................................................................................17

Info In Pan Mode................................................................. 17

Custom Map Menu Option Page 1 ......................................18

Flight Plan ........................................................................... 18

Map Orientation.................................................................. 18

Invert ..................................................................................18

Nav Data .............................................................................18

Load Chart (Optional) .......................................................... 19

Custom Map Menu Option Page 2 ......................................19

Airports ......................................................................... 19

VORs ................................................................................... 20

VOR Highlight ............................................................... 20

VOR OBS ............................................................................. 21

ILS/Localizer Depiction ..................................................21

Localizer Back Course Display .......................................21

NDBs .................................................................................. 22

Intersections ........................................................................ 22

Airspace ..............................................................................22

Custom Map Menu Option Page 3 ......................................22

Low Airways........................................................................ 22

High Airways ....................................................................... 22

Water .................................................................................. 23

Roads .................................................................................. 23

Cities................................................................................... 23

Custom Map Menu Option Page 4 ......................................23

Boundaries ..........................................................................23

Nexrad ................................................................................ 23

METARs ...............................................................................23

Lightning............................................................................. 24

Cell Move............................................................................ 24

Custom Map Menu Option Page 5 ......................................24

Airport Chart....................................................................... 24

Terrain .................................................................................25

Obstructions........................................................................ 25

Trafﬁc ..................................................................................26

Strikes ................................................................................26

IFR En Route (IFR) Chart Function ................................................27

IFR Option Page 1................................................................ 27

Flight Plan ........................................................................... 27

Map Orientation.................................................................. 27

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Invert ..................................................................................28

Nav Data .............................................................................28

Label ...................................................................................28

IFR Option Page 2................................................................ 28

Low Airways........................................................................ 28

High Airways ....................................................................... 28

Airport Chart....................................................................... 29

Load Chart ..........................................................................29

VFR Chart (VFR) Function .............................................................30

Flight Plan ........................................................................... 30

Map Orientation.................................................................. 30

Invert ..................................................................................30

Nav Data .............................................................................30

Label ...................................................................................30

Split Screen (SPLIT) Function ........................................................31

TAS / TCAD Trafﬁc (TRAF) Function ..............................................32

Trafﬁc Depiction .................................................................. 32

Symbology .......................................................................... 32

Alert Hot Key ......................................................................32

Trafﬁc Alert Pop-Up ............................................................. 32

Vert Smart Key (TAS) ........................................................... 33

Trafﬁc Status Indicators ....................................................... 33

Off Scale........................................................................ 33

Standby (TAS) ................................................................33

Test (TAS) ....................................................................... 33

Not Displayed ................................................................ 33

TAS Fail.......................................................................... 33

TAS Data Fail ................................................................. 33

TAS Data Time-Out ........................................................ 33

No Bearing Advisories.......................................................... 33

TAS Menu Options ..............................................................33

Trafﬁc Alert Mode (Pop-Up/Prompt) ............................... 33

Standby Mode ...............................................................33

Self-Test ......................................................................... 33

TCAD 9900B Menu Options ................................................ 34

Altitude Option (Relative/Pressure) ................................. 34

Filter .............................................................................. 34

Volume .......................................................................... 34

Approach Mode ............................................................ 34

Mute Duration ............................................................... 34

Shield ............................................................................ 34

Shield Heights ............................................................... 34

Shield Ranges ................................................................ 34

TCAD 9900BX Menu Options .............................................. 34

Altitude Option (Relative/Pressure) ................................. 34

Filter .............................................................................. 34

Volume .......................................................................... 34

Approach Mode ............................................................ 34

Ground/Flight Mode ...................................................... 34

ADS-B Trafﬁc (TRAF) Function ......................................................35

Trafﬁc Description ............................................................... 36

TIS-B Trafﬁc ................................................................... 37

TIS-B Limitations ............................................................ 38

Degraded Target ............................................................ 39

Target Color .................................................................. 39

Surface Targets ............................................................. 39

Trafﬁc Altitude Values .................................................... 39

Ident ............................................................................. 39

Operation ...................................................................... 39

Trafﬁc Option Page 1 ........................................................... 40

Transmit Status ................................................................... 40

ADS-B Broadcast Mode Control ........................................... 40

Broadcast FID................................................................. 40

Broadcast VFR................................................................ 40

Enter Code (ADS-B Air Trafﬁc Source) .................................. 40

Set 1200 ............................................................................. 41

Services ............................................................................... 41

Trafﬁc Menu Option Page 2 ................................................. 41

Time ................................................................................... 41

Trafﬁc Altitude Filter ............................................................ 41

Altitude Option (Relative/Absolute) .................................... 42

Flight Plan ........................................................................... 42

Trafﬁc Map Orientation ...................................................... 42

Trafﬁc Menu Option Page 3 ................................................. 42

Display Mode ...................................................................... 42

Graphic Display ............................................................. 42

Text Display ................................................................... 42

Enter FID ............................................................................. 43

Label ................................................................................... 43

TIS-A Trafﬁc (TRAF) Function .......................................................43

Trafﬁc Depiction .................................................................. 44

TIS-A Menu Options ............................................................ 44

Alert Hot Key (TA Prompt) ............................................. 44

Trafﬁc Alert Pop-Up (TA Popup) .....................................44

Operate/Standby .......................................................... 45

Symbology .......................................................................... 45

Trafﬁc Status Indicators ....................................................... 45

Flight Plan (FPL) Function .............................................................46

METARs ...............................................................................46

Terrain (TER) Function ..................................................................48

Internal GMX 200-Based Terrain .......................................... 48

Obstructions........................................................................ 48

Terrain Option Page ............................................................. 49

Flight Plan ........................................................................... 49

TRK Up Arc/TRK Up 360 ...................................................... 49

Set Barometer (Pressure Altitude only) ................................. 49

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TER Data Flag ...................................................................... 49

External TAWS-Based Terrain Display ................................... 50

TAWS Pop-Up Modes .......................................................... 50

UAT Flight Information Service (FIS) Function .............................51

Text Display ......................................................................... 52

Viewing Text .................................................................. 52

Clearing Text FIS Messages ............................................ 52

Sorting Text FIS Messages ..............................................52

GDL 69/69A Flight Information Service (FIS) Function ................53

Weather Product Zoom Scale ..............................................53

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) ..................................... 53

NEXRAD Description............................................................ 54

NEXRAD Abnormalities .................................................. 54

NEXRAD Limitations ...................................................... 54

NEXRAD Intensity .......................................................... 54

Current ............................................................................... 55

NEXRAD ........................................................................ 55

METARs ......................................................................... 56

Lightning ....................................................................... 56

Cell Movement .............................................................. 56

GDL 69/69A FIS Current Menu Page 2 ........................... 57

Cloud Tops ....................................................................57

Echo Tops ...................................................................... 58

Winds Aloft ................................................................... 58

Winds Aloft Altitude ...................................................... 58

TFR Label ....................................................................... 59

GDL 69/69A FIS Current Menu Page 3 ........................... 59

Label ............................................................................. 59

Flight Plan ..................................................................... 59

Legend .......................................................................... 59

Map Detail .................................................................... 60

Map Orientation ............................................................ 60

Product Times ................................................................ 60

Forecast ..............................................................................61

Surface Analysis ............................................................. 62

City ............................................................................... 62

Forecast Time ................................................................62

SIGMET ......................................................................... 62

AIRMET ......................................................................... 63

GDL 69/69A FIS Forecast Menu Page 2 .......................... 63

Freezing Levels ............................................................... 63

County .......................................................................... 63

Cyclone ......................................................................... 64

TFR Label ....................................................................... 64

Label ............................................................................. 64

GDL 69/69A FIS Forecast Menu Page 3 .......................... 64

Flight Plan ..................................................................... 64

Legend .......................................................................... 64

Map Detail .................................................................... 64

Map Orientation ............................................................ 64

Text ..................................................................................... 65

Selecting Categories and Messages ............................... 65

Sorting METAR, TAF, and TFR Text Messages ..................66

View .............................................................................. 66

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) ................................ 66

Status.................................................................................. 67

Product Status ............................................................... 67

Diagnostics .................................................................... 67

Activation ...................................................................... 68

Activating XM Radio Services............................................... 68

Gather Information ........................................................ 68

XM Satellite Radio Activation ....................................... 68

Lightning Strikes (LT) Function .....................................................69

Lightning Menu Page 1 ....................................................... 69

Flight Plan ........................................................................... 69

Display View (360/120) ....................................................... 69

Lightning............................................................................. 69

Strike ............................................................................. 69

Cell ............................................................................... 70

Heading Stabilization........................................................... 70

System Data ........................................................................ 70

Lightning Menu Page 2 ....................................................... 70

Demo .................................................................................. 70

Self-Test ..............................................................................70

Noise Monitor ..................................................................... 70

Strike Test............................................................................ 70

Antenna Change Message ..................................................70

ChartView (CHART) Function (Optional) .......................................71

Overview ............................................................................. 71

Chart Data Source ............................................................... 72

Data Card ...................................................................... 72

Chart Geo-Referencing ................................................. 72

Chart Overlay in the Custom/IFR Map .................................. 72

Selecting the Airport ...................................................... 72

Loading the Approach Chart .......................................... 73

Viewing the Chart as an Overlay.......................................... 74

Display of Coverage Area ............................................... 74

Chart Zooming .............................................................. 74

Chart Panning ............................................................... 74

Chart Orientation ..........................................................74

Chart Info ...................................................................... 74

ChartView Function............................................................. 75

Menu Items ......................................................................... 76

Search ID ....................................................................... 76

Select Airport ................................................................ 77

Select Chart ................................................................... 77

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View Loaded ................................................................. 77

Load to Map .................................................................. 77

Airport Surface Charts ......................................................... 78

Viewing Surface Charts ................................................. 78

Operational Considerations ................................................. 79

When to Load a Chart ................................................... 79

Flying an Approach ........................................................ 79

Approach to Surface Map Transitions ............................. 79

Chart NOTAMS .............................................................. 79

Important System Limitations ......................................... 79

Invert Option ................................................................. 79

Typical Operational Scenario ................................................ 80

Typical Taxi Scenario ....................................................... 80

Typical Take Off Scenario ................................................ 80

Typical Approach Scenario .............................................80

Typical Landing Scenario ................................................ 80

Radar (RADAR) Function ...............................................................81

Off Mode ...................................................................... 81

Standby/On Mode ........................................................ 81

Test Mode .................................................................... 82

Weather Mode ............................................................. 82

MAP Mode .................................................................... 82

Manual Gain (GWX 68 only) .......................................... 82

Horizontal Mode ........................................................... 82

Vertical Mode (GWX 68 and ART2000/2100 only) .........82

Range Control ............................................................... 83

Tilt Control .................................................................... 83

Bearing Control (GWX 68/ART2000/2100 only) .............83

Gain Control.................................................................. 83

Hold Control.................................................................. 84

Cursor Pre-Select Operation (GWX 68 and ART2000/2100 only)

..................................................................................... 84

Sector Scan (GWX 68 only) ............................................ 85

Radar Setup Page ................................................................ 85

Stabilization (STAB) ........................................................ 85

Garmin GWX 68 Radar Description .....................................87

Principles of Pulsed Airborne Weather Radar .................. 87

Radar Signal Attenuation ............................................... 88

Radar Signal Reﬂectivity....................................................... 89

Precipitation .................................................................. 89

Ground Returns ............................................................. 89

Angle of Incidence ......................................................... 90

Operating DISTANCE ........................................................... 90

MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL (MPEL) ..............90

Antenna Tilt Setup at Cruise Altitude .................................. 91

Weather Mapping and Interpretation .................................. 92

Weather display Interpretation ....................................... 92

Thunderstorms .............................................................. 92

Tornadoes ...................................................................... 94

Hail ............................................................................... 94

XM Satellite Radio (XM) Function ................................................95

Menu Page 1....................................................................... 96

Radio ID ........................................................................ 96

Save Preset .................................................................... 97

Last Channel ................................................................. 97

Menu Pages 2-4 .................................................................. 97

Volume ............................................................................... 98

Mute ............................................................................. 98

Channels ............................................................................. 98

Categories........................................................................... 99

Direct Access ....................................................................... 99

Activating XM Satellite Radio Services ................................ 100

Gather Information ...................................................... 100

XM Advisory Messages ...................................................... 101

System (SYS) Function ................................................................102

System Nav Pages.............................................................. 102

Ownship Symbol ........................................................ 102

Lat/Lon Format ............................................................102

Set Baro Correction Units(Pressure Altitude Source only) 102

Set Baro Correction (Pressure Altitude Source only) ...... 102

Display Latitude/Longitude Lines ................................. 102

Initial En Route Zoom Scale, Initial Ground Zoom Scale, and

Transition Speed ..................................................... 103

Slave Zoom to GPS Zoom ............................................ 103

AutoLoad Electronic Charts .......................................... 103

Altitude Units .............................................................. 104

Map Detail .................................................................. 104

System Info Page ............................................................... 104

System Information ..................................................... 104

Port Status ................................................................... 104

Additional Features ...................................................... 104

Data Link Status ......................................................... 104

System Test Pages.............................................................. 105

Test Pattern 1 .............................................................. 105

Red, Green, Blue, White, and Black Test Patterns .........105

Test Pattern 2 .............................................................. 106

Troubleshooting..........................................................................107

GDL 69/69A FIS Legends ............................................................109

Sample GDL 69/69A FIS Displays ................................................110

Speciﬁcations .............................................................................111

Physical Speciﬁcations .......................................................111

Power ...............................................................................111

Environmental ................................................................... 111

Care Information ........................................................................112

Cleaning the Unit .............................................................. 112

Contacting the Factory ...................................................... 112

Introduction

Glossary ......................................................................................113

Abbreviations .............................................................................114

License and Registration Information ........................................117

Contacting the Factory ..............................................................117

Software License Agreement ............................................. 117

Product Registration and Support ...................................... 117

Limited Warranty ........................................................................118

Index ...........................................................................................119

Getting Started

Functions

GETTING STARTED

This section explains how to get started using the GMX 200. Information in this section describes the controls, data card, display, and basic operation. After reading this section, go to the Detailed Operation section for expanded explanations for each feature.

Functions

The GMX 200 contains fourteen major separate functions for the display of information. The function names are shown as “smart” keys at the bottom of the display. The “smart” key is the combination of a label above a triangle key at the bottom of the display. The labels above the triangle keys change to reﬂect the choices available to you for each function. Press the FN key to show the available functions. Press the “smart” key below the function label to go to the desired function. While in each function, press the MENU/ENTER key to show the options for each function. The options are shown on the right side of the display. Press the Menu Item key to manipulate the options. Some options toggle on/off, while some are tri-state (three choices) and others cycle through a series of choices.

GMX 200 Function List

• MSG - Message Log

• MAP - Custom Map

• IFR - IFR Chart

• VFR - VFR Chart

• Split - Split Screen

• Trafﬁc - TAS/TCAD/IHAS

• Trafﬁc - ADS-B TRAF

• Trafﬁc - TIS-A

• FPL - Flight Plan

• TER - Internal/TAWS Terrain

• FIS-B - Flight Information Service (GDL 90 UAT)

• FIS - Flight Information Service (GDL 69/69A)

• XM - XM Satellite Radio

• LT - Lightning Strikes

• CHART - ChartView

• RADAR - Weather Radar

• SYS - System Information

Getting Started

Functions

The Message Log displays information from the GMX 200 or reported to the GMX 200 by its external sen-

sors. A ﬂashing MSG annunciator notiﬁes you of a new message that should be viewed.

The Custom Map function allows you to completely customize the displayed map by overlaying selected

information. The Custom Map can become cluttered if you choose every option, so use discretion.

The IFR Chart function provides an IFR en route style map on the display.

The VFR Chart function provides a VFR sectional style map on the display.

The Split Screen function allows up to two of the other functions to be displayed side by side and an optional vertical proﬁle across the bottom of the display. The terrain and proﬁle features are not available if altitude data is not available or if a TAWS sensor is connected to the GMX 200.

The Trafﬁc function (when installed) shows nearby trafﬁc and details about each target.

The Flight Plan function provides details about your ﬂight plan and each waypoint.

The Terrain function shows a color coded map of terrain elevation in relation to your altitude. An altitude sensor or TAWS sensor is required to provide altitude data.

The Flight Information Services (FIS) function is capable of displaying text and graphic weather information with GDL 90 UAT- and GDL 69/69A installations. A subscription for the services is required with the GDL 69/69A,

The Lightning (LT) function, when connected to the L3 WX500 Stormscope, displays lightning strike infor- mation.

The ChartView feature provides the capability to view Jeppesen Sanderson Inc. electronic charts. Two basic types of charts can be viewed: Approach charts and airport surface charts.

The XM function allows the reception of XM Satellite Radio entertainment broadcasts when the GDL 69A is installed and a subscription to the XM Radio service is activated.

The Radar Function allows weather radar from the ART2000, ART2100, RS 811A, or RS 181A to be displayed.

The System Information function lets you set general preferences, show software version information, and test the display.

Getting Started

Power/Dimming

Graphic Display

Menu Item Keys

Menu/Enter Key

Rotary Knob and Push Button

Data CardSmart ( KeysFunction)

Function Key

Smart ( Key Labels

Function)

Currently Selected FunctionMounting Screw

Advisory Flags

Message Flag

Zoom

(Map Scale)

TO Waypoint Identifier

Bearing to Destination (TO) Wpt

Menu Item Labels

Data Flags

Photosensor

Ownship

Traffic

Traffic and Terrain Thumbnail

Obstruction

Map Orientation

Controls

Display

The GMX 200 display provides text and graphic information to give a “picture” of your ﬂight and surroundings. The display brightness may be set manually or allowed to automatically adjust to ambient light conditions. At the bottom of the display, labels above the function keys change to show the different choices for each function to allow access to commonly used actions. A typical Custom Map function display is shown below.

Message Flag

The Message ﬂag will appear on the lower left side of the display when a new message is posted. Go to the Message function to view the information about the operation or status of the GMX 200.

Getting Started

Data Card

Controls

Power On

The power switch is located in the upper right corner of the GMX 200. Press the “+” rocker switch to turn the power on. The GMX 200 will progress through a series of startup screens. The ﬁnal startup screen shows System Information and the results of the Self-Test.

Power

Function (FN) Key

The power and display brightness are controlled by a rocker switch.

key on the lower left side of the display and the four “smart” keys to the right of it. Press the function (FN) key repeatedly to scroll through the available functions. The functions will appear above the “smart” function keys in turquoise.

Power Rocker Switch

Press both the “-” and “+” rocker switches and hold them down for at least three seconds to turn the power off.

Brightness

Press the “-” and “+” rocker switches individually to adjust the display brightness manually. Press the “-” and “+” rocker switches at the same time for one to three seconds, then release them to have the GMX 200 set the brightness automatically based on current lighting conditions.

Rotary Knob

The rotary knob on the lower right corner of the GMX 200 is used to move the cursor in Pan mode and to zoom in and out while viewing maps. The rotary knob complements the action of the function keys in some functions by pressing and turning the knob. Arrows will appear above the function keys indicat-

tions, such as Map, IFR, Terrain, etc. Each time you press the FN key you will step through the list of functions. After you press one of the function “smart” keys at the bottom of the display, the function keys change to provide options to control the display related to the current function, now in green. Change the function keys back to the function list by pressing the FN key.

ing the direction to turn the rotary knob for the same effect. A round pushbutton symbol (“o”) will appear indicating that pressing the rotary knob will have the same effect.

Round pushbutton sym-

Arrows indicate rotary

knob direction

Rotary Knob Rotary Knob / Function Keys

bol indicates the function

affected when the rotary

knob is depressed

The Function keys are made up of one dedicated

“Smart” Function Key Labels

“Smart” Function Keys

Function Keys

Use the FN key to display a list of the main func-

Getting Started

Data Card Slot

SD Card

Display

Menu/Enter

Data Card

The MENU/ENTER key is located on the bottom right corner of the GMX 200. Press the MENU/ENTER key to show a menu of options to modify the display

stored on a data card. The use of a data card allows you to easily update information.

of the current function. Press the MENU/ENTER key to hide the menu. If no action is taken, the menu will automatically extinguish in 20 seconds.

Menu/Enter Key

Menu Item

turned off.

The Menu Item keys are on the right side of the GMX 200. Press the MENU/ENTER key to see the options for the current function. Press the Menu Item key next to each option to scroll through the choices for each option. Some options support tri-state or multiple choices, such as in Map mode. When you select a tristate option, the option label will change with each key press between ﬁlled cyan (active), ﬁlled white (intermediate), and black (inactive).

connector edge of the data card. To eject the card, press the card in until it “clicks” and then pull the card straight out of the slot. Insert a data card by pushing the card straight into the slot until it “clicks.” When fully inserted, the data card will be ﬂush and slightly recessed into the bezel.

The Map databases and other information are

Only change the data card when the power is

Data Card and Slot

Handle your data card carefully. Do not touch the

Item

Labels

Menu Item Key Layout

Item Keys

When contacting your dealer or the Garmin customer service department, eject the data card and write down the information shown on the label.

Getting Started

Annunciations

Advisory ﬂags, data ﬂags, and messages appear on the display to give information about the status of the GMX 200 or to provide operating information.

Advisory Flags

Annunciations will appear on the upper left side of the display to provide advisories for Trafﬁc, Terrain, and Lightning. Advisory information is monitored and displayed regardless of the selected function. Advisory ﬂags will ﬂash for approximately 10 seconds when they ﬁrst appear and then turn solid while they are still valid. Advisory icons will reduce in size if more than two advisory conditions exist.

Advisory Flags

Terrain

The Terrain advisory ﬂag will appear on the left side of the display when the terrain surface or obstacle altitude is within approximately 100 feet of your altitude and within approximately two minutes of ﬂight in any direction.

Lightning

The Lightning advisory ﬂag will show on the left side of the display when the WX500 sends an indication that lightning has been detected within 50 nm of your location. See the WX500 manual for details about range and other capabilities.

Data Flags

Data ﬂags appear on the left side of the display to notify you when there is a loss of reported information. The data usually displayed, such as lightning or nearby terrain, may still exist, but may not be displayed for technical reasons. For instance, when the amber TRAF data ﬂag appears it means that the GMX 200 is not receiving Trafﬁc information from the sensor. Any existing trafﬁc will not be displayed on the GMX 200. All data ﬂags are yellow unless otherwise indicated.

ADS-B Trafﬁc

The Trafﬁc advisory ﬂag will appear on the left side

ADS-B Status Annunciation

an annunciation will appear in the top left portion of

of the display when the GDL 90 reports a trafﬁc alert. This Trafﬁc advisory is only available when the ADS-B system with a UAT data link is installed and operational. Refer to the TIS Trafﬁc section for a description of TIS-A and TIS-B.

TAS/TCAD/TIS-A Trafﬁc

The Trafﬁc Advisory/Alert will appear in amber

on the left side of the display when the trafﬁc sensor

tion being used: Broadcast FID (FID), Broadcast VFR (VFR), or Stand-By (STBY). The bottom half will show the transponder code that is being used. When a ADSB code has not been selected, the code in the bottom half will be replaced by dashes.

indicates an alerting condition. Refer to the TIS Trafﬁc section for a description of TIS-A and TIS-B.

When the GMX 200 Code Edit option is enabled,

the display to indicate the Flight ID broadcast status and the current ADS-B code.

The top half will indicate the opera-

Data Flag Description

No valid position information is available from the source. Do not expect a valid position representation on the maps.

No valid route (ﬂight plan) is available from the external navigation source. Route (ﬂight plan) information will not be shown on the maps.

No valid altitude information is available from the external source. Altitude related functions will not operate, such as terrain awareness.

No trafﬁc information is received from the optional trafﬁc sensor. Trafﬁc will not be displayed.

The GPS receiver in the GDL 90 UAT is not reporting a valid position. ADS-B broadcast will not include a valid position report.

No valid lightning detection information is being received from the optional Stormscope sensor. Strike and cell information will not be displayed.

Terrain coverage is not available for some part of the terrain advisory coverage area. Terrain advisories may not be provided.

When connected to the SL30, indicates the SL30 is not available or valid. ILS, OBS, and VORs will not be highlighted.

Indicates that radar status information is not available from the optional external radar transmitter head. Radar related functionality may not be available.

(Green)

(Green Flashing)

(Green)

Indicates that the radar is ON and transmitting RF energy. Appropriate precautions should be taken.

Indicates that the radar is in Hold and is transmitting RF energy. Appropriate precautions should be taken.

Displayed when the GDL 90 is in Ident mode.

No valid terrain information is available from the optional external source.

Getting Started

Annunciations

All data ﬂags are yellow, except as noted.

No valid datalink information is available from the optional external source.

Getting Started

Data Flags

Basic Operation

Start Up Screen

Use the following items to get a basic feel for the operation of the GMX 200. The basic steps for using any of the separate functions of the GMX 200 are:

• Turn the power on.

• Adjust the brightness or leave in automatic mode.

• Check that all tests pass on the Start Up screen.

GMX 200 goes through its initialization and testing routines. System information is shown that provides the GMX 200 software, hardware, and database versions. The results of the self test are shown. A check mark shows that the test passed. If any of the Self-Tests fail (red “x”), contact your dealer or the factory.

• Press the FN key to view available functions. Each press of the FN key will step through the lists of functions.

• Press the key below the function label to select the desired function.

• Conﬁrm or enter the current barometric pressure (if prompted).

• Press the MENU/ENTER key to display available options.

• Press the Menu Item key next to the displayed option to choose desired capabilities. Some options use multiple key presses for different states for the option. Press the MENU/ ENTER key again to extinguish the option display.

• Refer to the Detailed Operation section for more details on each function.

The Start Up screen is displayed while the

Start Up Screen After Passing Tests.

Hardware version will vary depending on the

conﬁguration you have.

Getting Started

Start Up and Baro Correction

Conﬁrm Current Baro Correction

Function Selection

When the altitude source is an altitude encoder, a window that displays the current barometric value will appear after you press the ﬁrst “smart” key, and then every 30 minutes. This window will not appear when GPS altitude is used. You must verify the current value or enter a new value. Press + or turn the rotary knob clockwise to increase the value. Press - or turn the rotary knob counter-clockwise to decrease the value.

The functions are shown above the function “smart” keys on the lower part of the display in blue. Press the function key under the function label to activate that function. The labels above the function key will change to reﬂect the custom “smart” controls for that function (in green). All of the described functions may not be available in each installation.

Press OK to conﬁrm the existing values or to accept changes you have just entered.

Barometric Pressure Conﬁrmation

Press the FN key to view the different Functions.

Function Description

MSG Message Log Function MAP Custom Map Function

IFR IFR En Route Map

VFR VFR Sectional Map

SPLIT Split Screen (Displays Two

Functions)

TRAF Trafﬁc Display

FPL Flight Plan Information

TER Terrain Depiction

FIS Flight Information Service

- Graphic and Text Weather

XM XM Satellite Radio Audio

LT Lightning Detection and

Reporting

CHART ChartView

RADAR Weather Radar Function

SYS System Information

Getting Started

Function Selection

Advisory Hot Key

The “Advisory Hot Key” feature allows advisory conditions to be quickly viewed with minimal effort by the pilot. This feature is comprised of three components:

1. A white advisory ﬂag on the left side of the screen indicates an advisory condition. The corresponding Function label will also be highlighted in white when selecting a new Function with the FN key. This feature allows any Function with a pending advisory to be quickly recognized in the Function menu.

2. When a function is entered that has an advisory posted, the zoom level will be adjusted to show the advisory causing object (terrain for example), and the map orientation will be forced to “Track Up 360” to get a good view of what is around the aircraft.

3. When returning to the previous Function after viewing a Function with an advisory, the original zoom and map mode will be restored.

This feature is designed to allow the pilot to establish a preferred “cruise” map setup and quickly view an advisory, then return back to the previous setting. For example:

Normal Cruise Condition

Custom Map Function is being viewed at 5 nm in the ARC mode.

Terrain Advisory Occurs at 10 nm in front of aircraft: The Terrain Advisory Indicator ﬂashes then goes steady on the left side of the display.

Viewing the Advisory

The pilot presses the FN key and sees the TER Function highlighted in white, indicating it has an advisory condition. Pressing the TER key to enter the

Terrain Function at this point will automatically adjust the zoom level to 10 nm and place the unit in full “360” mode to show overall situational awareness.

Returning To Normal Condition

After evaluating the advisory, to return to normal viewing simply select the original Function that was being viewed before the advisory was viewed. When this is done, the zoom level will be set back to 5 nm and the display mode will be returned to ARC mode.

Alert Hot Key

Trafﬁc alerts go one step further than the Advisory hot key feature and will automatically bring up the Function Menu showing the Trafﬁc function. This is called the “prompt” mode. A single key press can then be used to switch the display to the Trafﬁc function. The Alert hot key feature will automatically clear when the trafﬁc alert condition no longer exists.

Also note that a “pop-up” mode can be enabled on the Trafﬁc function, which makes the Trafﬁc page “pop-up” when a Trafﬁc Advisory occurs. The “prompt” or “pop-up” mode is selected in the Trafﬁc function.

Options Menu

Most functions have a number of options available. Press the MENU/ENTER key to see the options for the current function. You change an option by pressing one of the Menu Item keys that are to the right of the displayed option. Many options have more than two choices. Press the same Menu Item key repeatedly to view or select the available choices. Some functions have several pages of options. The lower Menu Item key will allow you to reach the Next Page when multiple pages are available. Press the MENU/ENTER key a second time to remove the menu from view or wait

Getting Started

Zoom Level

Obstructions

Ownship

Terrain

Traffic

Advisory Hot Key

20 seconds for the options to automatically extinguish.

Thumbnail Feature

The Thumbnail feature provides a small map depiction that is overlaid in the upper left corner of the GMX 200 display. It provides for enhanced trafﬁc and terrain situational awareness when not speciﬁcally viewing trafﬁc or terrain related functions. For example, both trafﬁc and terrain situational awareness can be maintained while viewing the Flight Plan Function.

trafﬁc sensor in any installation.

Terrain on the Thumbnail

Only “Red” terrain within the 5 nm range is presented on the Thumbnail. This correlates directly to terrain that is rendered in red on the normal Terrain Function based on the internal terrain database. External TAWS-based terrain from the Goodrich Landmark is not shown on the Thumbnail.

Obstructions on the Thumbnail

Only “Red” obstructions within the 5 nm range are presented on the Thumbnail. This correlates directly to obstructions that are rendered in red on the other functions.

Thumbnail Activation

The Thumbnail incorporates logic that will either show or hide the thumbnail from view. It will only

Thumbnail view of conﬂicting terrain and trafﬁc

The Thumbnail is shown in both a small and large format, depending on the function currently being viewed. The Thumbnail is typically presented in the larger format when overlaid on a map. However, on some functions where the Thumbnail would overlay critical information, the smaller format is utilized.

The Thumbnail provides a ﬁxed 5 nm range view with a solid circle and a 2 nm inner circle. The range depicted by the Thumbnail is not affected by the current zoom scale set on the main map functions.

Trafﬁc on Thumbnail

be shown when there is data to be presented and will be removed if not. For example, if there is no “Red” terrain or trafﬁc within 5 nm, the Thumbnail will be hidden from view. The Thumbnail will not appear on the Trafﬁc Function page if only trafﬁc would be presented in the Thumbnail. Correspondingly, it is not shown on the Terrain page if only terrain would be presented in the Thumbnail. This logic eliminates redundant views that would be created by the Thumbnail and normal views of trafﬁc and terrain. Additionally, the Thumbnail is disabled while operating on the ground. This state is determined by the “En Route/ Ground Transition Speed” set in the System Function page and is based on GPS ground speed.

TIS, TAS, TCAS, or ADS-B trafﬁc is shown on the Thumbnail in the same symbology used within the Trafﬁc Function. Any trafﬁc within sensor range and 5 nm is shown, in addition to trafﬁc causing an amber Trafﬁc Alert (TA) trafﬁc. Note that the GMX 200 supports one

Getting Started

Thumbnail and TIS

Trafﬁc Information Services (TIS)

There are two versions of TIS: TIS-A and TIS-B. Both are described below.

In the TIS-A system, ground radar sensors collect target information. The ground radar sensor then determines the targets in the vicinity of your aircraft and their bearing relative to your track. Up to eight of the targets are transmitted by the ground radar sensor the next time it communicates with your TIS-A enabled transponder.

In the TIS-B system, the ground radar sensors collect target information much the same as in the TIS-A system. However, with TIS-B, all targets collected by the ground radar sensor are broadcast to all aircraft equipped with UAT data link radios and that are within coverage of UAT ground broadcast stations.

Polar Navigation

When operating the GMX 200 in polar areas (above 72° north latitude or below 60° south latitude), the external position source must be set to True North navigation. Select True North navigation by setting Magnetic Variation to zero in the position source.

Getting Started

Flight Plan Map Orient Invert Nav Data Load Chart

Airports VORs NDBs Intersections Airspace

Low Airways High Airways Water Roads

Boundaries

Airport Chart

Obstructions Traffic Strikes

Cities

Nexrad* Metars* Lightning* Cell Move*

Terrain

Press Menu Item Keys

IFR

Flight Plan Map Orient Invert Nav Data Label

Low Airways High Airways Airport Chart* Load Chart*

Press Menu Item Keys

Alert Mode Operate Mode

Vert

Press Menu Item Keys

Alert Mode Altitude Option Altitude Filter Volume Approach Mode

Mute Duration Shield Shield Heights Shield Ranges

Press Menu Item Keys

Altitude Option Altitude Filter Volume Approach Mode Gnd/Flt Mode

Alert Mode

Press Menu Item Keys

TAS

Time Transmit Alt Altitude Option

Enter FID

Flight Plan Map Orient

Display Mode

Label Diagnostic

Press Menu Item Keys

TCAD 9900B TCAD 9900BX ADS-B Traffic

(Optional by Installation)

VFR

Flight Plan Map Orient Invert Nav Data Label

Press Menu Item Keys

Custom Map IFR Map VFR Map Traffic* Flight Plan Terrain*,** FIS Data Link* Lightning* Profile**

Press Menu Item Keys

TIS-A

Alert Mode Operate Mode

Press Menu Item Keys

MSG

Press Function Keys

MAP

TRAF

Summary

SPLIT

ABV NRM BLW UNR

* If Installed ** Not available unless altitude or TAWS installedsensor

FIS (GDL 69/69A)

FPL TER FIS (UAT)

Flight Plan Map Orient Set Barometer

Press KeysMenu Item

Graphical Wx Text

Clear Sort View

Press KeysMenu Item

Press Function Keys

Forecast

Page 1

Page 2

Page 3

Surface City Time SIGMET AIRMET

Freezing Lvl County Cyclone TFR Lbl Label

Flight Plan Legend Map Detail Map Orient

Text

Sorting View

Status

Products

Diagnostics Activation

Press KeysMenu Item

Current

Page 1

Page 2

Page 3

NEXRAD Coverage METARs Lightning Cell Move

Cloud Tops Echo Tops Winds Aloft Wnds Aloft Alt TFR Lbl

Label Flight Plan Legend Map Detail Map Orient

Function Summary

Getting Started

Press Function Keys

Flight Plan 360/120 Strike/Cell Hdg Stab System Data

Demo Self Test Noise Monitor Strike Test

Press KeysMenu Item

CHART

Press KeysMenu Item

Search ID Select Airport Select Chart Select Loaded Load Current

RADAR

Stby/On Off

Wx/Map

Horiz/Vert Tilt/Brg Gain

Stab

Stby/On Test Off

Stby/On

Sctr/Scan

/Hold

Press KeysMenu Item

XM Satellite Radio

<< Cat >> Direct

Page 1

Pages 2-4

Radio ID Save Preset Last Channel Preset 1-2

Presets 3-15

Press KeysMenu Item

Press Function Keys

SYS

Press Function Keys

Nav

Press KeysMenu Item

Ownship Symbol Lat/Lon Format Baro Units Set Baro Correction Display Lat/Lon Lines

Initial En Route Zoom Scale Initial Ground Zoom Scale Transition Speed Slave Zoom to GPS Zoom Autoload Electronic Charts

Map Detail Altitude Units

Press KeysMenu Item

Info Test

Test Pattern 1 Red Test Pattern Green Test Pattern Blue Test Pattern White Test Pattern

Black Test Pattern Test Pattern 2

Stby/On Test Off

Stby/On Wx/Map Tilt/Hold

Press KeysMenu Item

GWX 68 RS-181/RS-811A

ART 2000

Stby/On Off

Stby/On Wx/Map Horiz/Vert Tilt/Brg Hold

Stby/On Test Off

Press KeysMenu Item

Function Summary

DETAILED OPERATION

Message Log (MSG)

The Message function displays information about the GMX 200 or the external sensors. The amber MSG ﬂag will ﬂash until the message is viewed. The MSG ﬂag will remain in view while any messages remain in the message log. New messages that have not been viewed will be highlighted as bold text.

Detailed Operation

Message Log

Message Log Function Display

1. Press FN until you see the MSG function key.

2. Press the MSG key.

3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow “smart” keys to move to additional messages, if more than one page of messages exist.

4. Press CLEAR to remove the stored messages.

Detailed Operation

Map Scale and Map Orientation

Barometric Pressure Track Angle Distance from

Present Position to Next Waypoint

Ground Speed

Pressure Altitude Above Mean Sea Level

Custom Map

Custom Map (MAP)

The Custom Map function provides a graphic display of map features in relation to the aircraft location to help improve situational awareness. Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide that apply to using data displayed on the moving map. The custom map function is unique in allowing you to selectively “overlay” all available types of information onto a single display. Press the MENU/ENTER key to display a list of options on the right side of the screen. Press the Menu Item key next to the displayed option. Repeated presses of the Menu Item key will scroll through the available selections for each option. Turning on too many layers may clutter the display.

The “smart” keys at the bottom of the display over the function keys control the map scale by zooming in or out, moving the map view around with the Pan feature, and viewing Info about the current destination waypoint.

Initial Zoom Level

The initial zoom level that is used on start-up is determined by a setting made in the System Function.

Auto Zoom

Auto Zoom is activated by adjusting the zoom level to the far extremes of the zoom range. When activated, the indicated zoom level will change from a number to the text “A,” followed by the zoom scale.

While in the Auto Zoom mode, the screen will automatically adjust the current zoom level to maintain the current “TO” waypoint on the screen. When approaching the waypoint, the zoom level will not drop below 2 nm. When the waypoint is reached and the next waypoint in the ﬂight plan becomes active, the zoom level will automatically adjust to bring that waypoint on the map.

When installed with a GNS 480-series GPS receiver, the GMX 200 zoom level can be controlled by the GNS 480. This feature must be enabled in the System function with the “Slave Zoom to GPS Zoom”

Map Scale

The In and Out function keys control the map scale by zooming in and out. You can zoom in to 0.25 nm and zoom out to 1250 nm. The scale distance is

setting enabled.

To exit the autozoom mode, simply increase or decrease the current zoom level to re-enter the manual adjust mode.

measured from the location of your aircraft symbol to the top of the screen. The Map Scale is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. The map orientation appears above the map scale.

Map Orientation and

Zoom Level (Map

Scale)

Pan

The Pan keys are used to move the display around so you can see beyond the initial boundaries of the screen. The PAN function key is one of the “smart” keys available at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the rotary knob will also activate the Pan function. When you select the Pan function, four “arrow” keys appear on the right side of the screen next to the Menu Item keys. Move the

Panning Controls

map in the desired direction by pressing the Menu Item key next to the arrow that shows which way you

want the map to move. Press the PAN key again to exit the Pan mode. While panning, a green reference line is drawn from the center of the viewed area back to your current position.

Info

Press the INFO key to toggle viewing of information about the current “TO” waypoint. Press the INFO key again to hide the information.

Each press of the  key will step through the available information for the current “TO” waypoint. The number of pages depends on the amount of information about the waypoint. Press the WX key to view any available METARs for the selected waypoint. Note that not all airports will have METARs available. The Wx key is available with the GDL 90 UAT and GDL 69/69A FIS sensors.

Detailed Operation

Custom Map

Info page 1

Info page 3 Info page 4

Info Weather

Info In Pan Mode

Info page 2

The INFO smart key supports operation in con-

junction with the PAN feature.

On any of the maps (Custom Map, IFR and VFR), entering the INFO mode while pan is active, will show information about the nearest airport to the center of the screen. This allows panning around the immediate area and obtaining information about airports in the vicinity without changing the current “TO” waypoint.

While in this mode, only the INFO smart key is highlighted. The PAN key is highlighted when exiting the Info mode. Only information about airports can be obtained with this feature.

Runway diagrams of airports will be displayed in the same orientation as the main map (i.e., North Up, Track Up, or DTK Up).

Detailed Operation

Custom Map

Custom Map Menu Option Page 1

The ﬁrst option page of the Custom Map function lets you select options for the choices of Flight Plan, map orientation, Invert, Nav Data, and Load Chart. The last option selection takes you to the next page of options. For menu items with tri-state options, the active option is color coded in the item key label. When the option is clear, the icons and labels are not displayed. When the option has a cyan background, icons and labels are all shown. When the option box has a white background, only the icons are shown.

the top of the screen. Track Up sets the current track of the aircraft as the top of the screen. Track Up Arc sets the current track of the aircraft and a 120° arc at the top of the screen. Track Up 360 sets the current track of the aircraft at the top of the screen and a 360° ring with the aircraft symbol position in the center. Desired Track Up sets the desired track to the next waypoint as the top of the screen. Press the Menu Item key next to this option to scroll through the options.

Invert

the background color. Depending on which layers are turned on, inverting the display may help readability for the current lighting conditions. For instance, when Terrain is shown, the Invert option switches between white and black text. When terrain is turned off, the Invert option switches between a white background with black text and a black background with white text.

The Invert option changes the display of text and

Custom Map page with Menu Items (page 1)

Flight Plan

The Flight Plan option controls the display of the Flight Plan course line. Pressing the Menu Item key next to the Flight Plan option toggles between showing or not showing the Flight Plan route line.

Map Orientation

This option controls the screen orientation in reference to the aircraft symbol. You may select from North Up, Track Up, Track Up Arc, Track Up 360, and Desired Track Up. North Up sets magnetic north as

Nav Data

The Nav Data option controls the display of navigation data. Subsequent presses of the Menu Item key for this option provides choices of no nav data, nav data in the corners (waypoint, bearing, zoom, and distance), or full nav data. The full nav data option includes the information in the four corners selection plus altitude, barometer setting, track, and ground speed.

NOTE: Altitude and barometer setting information is not shown in TAWS installations.

NOTE: When GPS altitude is conﬁgured, the barometer setting is not displayed.

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