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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