Garmin GNS 530W, GPS 500W, GNS 530AW User Manual
500W Series
Quick
Reference
OBS
Key
Terrain Annunciator
Power and Com
Volume/Squelch
Photocell
for AutoDimming
Graphic Moving
Map Display and
Navigation Info
Procedure Key
Terrain Database
Data Card
Range Keys
Enter Key
Direct-To Key
Menu Key
Waypoint and
arrival alerts,
turn advisories,
function, and
page number
Clear Key
Comm Freq Flip/Flop
Nav Radio Freq Flip/Flop
Nav Radio Volume
Localizer ID
and Runway
Small Knob
Com/VLOC
Freq (kHz)
Com Freq
Window
Small Knob
(Cursor - Press
to activate)
Large Knob
Aviation
Database
Data Card
Flight Plan
Key
VNAV Key
Cam Lock
Message
Key
CDI
Key
Navigation
Source: GPS,
VLOC, or
GPS-PTK
Nav Freq
Window
Large Knob
Com/VLOC Freq
(MHz)
Flight Phase Annunciator
GPS Integrity Annunciator
MODEL DESCRIPTIONS
Model Descriptions
This guide covers the operation of the GNS 530W, GNS
530AW, and the GPS 500W. In general, all models will be
referred to as the 500W-series, except where there are physi-
cal or operational differences. The 500W-series units are 6.25”
wide and 4.60” high. The display is a 320 by 234 pixel color
LCD. The units include two removable data cards, one with
a Jeppesen aviation database (inserted in the left-most card
slot) and the second is a Terrain database (inserted in the
right-most card slot).
GPS 500W
The GPS 500W is a GPS-only unit with a WAAS GPS
engine and is TSO C146a certified for en route, terminal,
precision, and non-precision approaches. The GPS 500W
can simultaneously give aviators vital approach information and weather and traffic data in relation to their
position on a large, color moving map display. Thanks to
a high-contrast color display, the information can be easily
read from wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight.
Its color moving map features a built-in database that
shows cities, highways, railroads, rivers, lakes, coastlines,
and a complete Jeppesen aviation database. The Jeppesen
database (that can be updated with a front-loading data
card) contains all airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, FSS,
Approach, DPs/STARs and SUA information. The obstacle
and terrain databases provide an aid to navigation to help
you work with approved navigation charts.
nect to XM Satellite Radio’s XM WX Weather Service via the
GDL 69 datalink receiver plus XM Audio with the
GDL 69A.
GNS 530W and GNS 530AW
The GNS 530W and GNS 530AW include all of the
features of the GPS 500W, and also include an IFR certified
airborne VHF communications transceiver and IFR certified airborne VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers. This
multi-purpose unit is available with either a 10-watt (GNS
530W) or 16-watt (GNS 530AW) Com transceiver. References to the GNS 530W also include the GNS 530AW.
Pilots will enjoy the GPS 500W as an Multi-Function
Display (MFD), especially when it is coupled with traffic, lightning detection, and weather interfaces like Ryan
TCAD, TIS from the Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder,
L3 SKYWATCH™, or STORMSCOPE® WX 500. With the
Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) prediction program
included with the Trainer CD, the GPS 500W may be used
for oceanic or remote operations. For the latest in graphical
and textual weather information, the GPS 500W can con-
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KEYS AND KNOBS
Left-hand Keys and Knobs
The COM power/volume knob controls unit power and, in the
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GNS 530W, communications radio volume. Press momentarily to
disable automatic squelch control. Turn clockwise to turn the unit
on.
In the GNS 530W, the VLOC volume knob controls audio volume
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for the selected VOR/ Localizer frequency. Press momentarily to
enable/disable the ident tone.
In the GNS 530W, the large left knob (COM/VLOC) is used to
tune the megahertz (MHz) value of the standby frequency for the
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communications transceiver (COM) or the VOR/Localizer receiver,
whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor.
In the GNS 530W, the small left knob (PUSH C/V) is used to tune
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the kilohertz (kHz) value of the standby frequency for the communications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver, whichever
is currently selected by the tuning cursor. Press this knob momentarily to toggle the tuning cursor between the COM and VLOC
frequency fields.
In the GNS 530W, the COM flip-flop key is used to swap the
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active and standby COM frequencies. Press and hold to select the
emergency channel (121.500 MHz).
GPS 500W GNS 530W
On the GNS 530W, the large and small left knobs
allow you to tune the desired COM or VLOC
frequency.
In the GNS 530W, the VLOC flip-flop key is used to swap the
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active and standby VLOC frequencies
(i.e., make the selected standby frequency active).
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KEYS AND KNOBS
Right-hand Keys and Knobs
The range key (RNG) allows you to select the desired map scale. Press the
up arrow to zoom out to a larger area, or the down arrow to zoom in to a
smaller area.
Data is entered using the large and
small right knobs. Experiment with
them to become efficient at entering
data. This greatly reduces the amount of
time spent operating the 500W-series
unit in flight.
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The direct-to key provides access to the direct-to function, which allows
you to enter a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course (singleleg flight plan) to the selected destination.
The menu key (MENU) displays a context-sensitive list of options. This
options list allows you to access additional features or make settings changes
which relate to the currently displayed page.
The clear key (CLR) is used to erase information or cancel an entry. Press
and hold this key to immediately display the Default Navigation Page,
regardless of which page is currently displayed.
The enter key (ENT) is used to approve an operation or complete data
entry. It is also used to confirm information, such as the Database Page
during power on.
The large right knob (GPS) is used to select between the various page
groups: NAV, WPT, AUX or NRST. With the on-screen cursor enabled, the
large right knob allows you to move the cursor about the page.
The small right knob (PUSH CRSR) is used to select between the various
pages within one of the groups listed above. Press this knob momentarily
to display the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows you to enter data and/or
make a selection from a list of options.
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KEYS
VNAV
GPS 500W GNS 530W
Bottom Row Keys
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As a Suspend key, it is used to select manual
The nearest (NRST) key (GPS 500W)
displays the Nearest Airports page. Then,
turning the small right knob steps through
the NRST pages.
The course deviation indicator (CDI) key
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(GNS 530W) is used to toggle the navigation
source (GPS or VLOC) that provides output
to an external HSI or CDI.
The omni-bearing selector (OBS) key is
used for two functions: to activate OBS selection and as a suspend key.
or automatic sequencing of waypoints.
Pressing this key selects SUSP mode, which
retains the current “active to” waypoint as
your navigation reference even after passing
the waypoint (i.e., prevents sequencing to the
next waypoint). Pressing the OBS key again
returns to normal operation, with automatic
sequencing of waypoints.
The message (MSG) key is used to view
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system messages, important warnings, and
requirements.
The flight plan (FPL) key allows you to
create, edit, activate and invert flight plans,
as well as access approaches, departures and
arrivals. A closest-point-to-flight-plan feature
is also available from the flight plan key.
The vertical navigation (VNAV) key allows
you to create a three-dimensional profile
which guides you to a final (target) altitude at
a specified location.
The procedures (PROC) key allows you to
select approaches, departures and arrivals
from your flight plan. When using a flight
plan, available procedures for your departure
and/or arrival airport are offered automatically. Otherwise, you may select the desired
airport, then the desired procedure.
Whenever OBS mode is selected, you may set
the desired course to/from a waypoint using
the OBS Page, or an external OBS selector on
your HSI or CDI.
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POWER ON
Powering Up
1. Turn the COM power/volume knob clockwise to
turn the unit on and set the desired radio volume.
2. The Main and GPS software version page appears
briefly, followed by land and terrain database pages,
as the unit conducts self-tests to ensure proper
operation.
3. Once the self-test concludes, database confirmation pages are displayed, showing the effective and
expiration dates of the databases on the NavData®
card. Press the ENT key to acknowledge the last
database page and proceed to the instrument panel
self-test page. There may be more self-test screens
depending on optional equipment installed in your
aircraft.
4. The instrument panel self-test page allows you to
verify that the unit is communicating properly with
in-panel instruments. Compare on-screen indications with the information depicted on connected
instruments, such as the CDI, HSI, RMI and/or external annunciators. Once you have verified proper
operation, turn the large right knob to select
"Set Full Fuel?", "Go To Checklist", or "OK?" (to
display the Satellite Status Page), and then press
the ENT key. Other pages may exist depending on
the installation of optional features.
5. When the GPS receiver has acquired a sufficient
number of satellites to determine a position, the
Map Page is automatically displayed showing your
present position.
Power-up Sequence
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