Garmin GTX 23 User Manual

GTX 23

Transponder Installation Manual

190-00906-01 January, 2018 Revision G

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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Revision Revision Date Description

A 08/31/2011 Initial release

B 09/11/2012 Updated for SW v7.01

C 06/06/14 Updated mounting rack info

D 09/22/14 Updated TSO and configuration info

E 04/08/15 Corrected SW part numbers

F 10/20/15 Updated SW and CLD part numbers

G 01/03/18 Updated Transponder Capabilities info

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CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION

Revision

Page

Number(s)

iii Front Added Software License Agreement

1-1 1.2 Updated Equipment Description

1-5 1.7.1 Added continuous operation spec to Table 1-2

1-6 1.7.2 Updated Table 1-3

2-5 2.5 Added Electrical Bonding section

3-4, 3-5 3.8.1.1 Added Configuration Considerations section

4-4 4.2.2 Updated active low description in Table 4-4

4-5 4.3.1 Updated RS-232 description

C-1–C-12 Appdx C

C-2 Appdx C Updated Figure C-2

Section

Number

Description of Change

Removed Appendix C (Compliance Matrix) from previous revision

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DEFINITIONS OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING

Warni ngs are used to bring to the installer’s immediate attention that not only damage to the equipment but personal injury may occur if the instruction is disregarded.

CAUTION

Cautions are used to alert the individual that damage to equipment may

result if the procedural step is not followed to the letter.

NOTE

Notes are used to expand and explain the preceding step and provide further understanding of the reason for the particular operation.

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Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate.

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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

BY USING THE DEVICE, COMPONENT OR SYSTEM MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GARMIN (“THE GARMIN PRODUCT”), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in the Garmin Product (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the Garmin Product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain with Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You agree not to reproduce, decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH PAGE

Section 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................1-1

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

1.2 Equipment Description .................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 ADS-B Capabilities ......................................................................................................... 1-2

1.4 TIS System Capabilities................................................................................................... 1-3

1.5 Mutual Suppression Pulses .............................................................................................. 1-4

1.6 Interface Summary...........................................................................................................1-4

1.7 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 1-5

1.8 License Requirements...................................................................................................... 1-8

1.9 Certification ..................................................................................................................... 1-8

1.10 Operating Instructions.................................................................................................. 1-12

1.11 Reference Documents .................................................................................................. 1-12

Section 2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW........................................................2-1

2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Installation Materials ....................................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 Installation Considerations .............................................................................................. 2-3

2.4 Cabling and Wiring..........................................................................................................2-4

2.5 Electrical Bonding ........................................................................................................... 2-5

2.6 Cooling Air ...................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.7 GTX 23 Mounting Requirements .................................................................................... 2-5

Section 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.....................................................3-1

3.1 Unpacking Unit................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.2 Wiring Harness Installation ............................................................................................. 3-1

3.3 Electrical Connections ..................................................................................................... 3-1

3.4 Backshell Assembly......................................................................................................... 3-2

3.5 Weight and Balance ......................................................................................................... 3-2

3.6 Electrical Load Analysis.................................................................................................. 3-2

3.7 Final Installation .............................................................................................................. 3-3

3.8 Post Installation Configuration and Checkout ................................................................. 3-4

3.9 Continued Airworthiness ................................................................................................. 3-6

Section 4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS..........................................................4-1

4.1 Pin Function List.............................................................................................................. 4-1

4.2 Discrete Functions ........................................................................................................... 4-3

4.3 Serial Data Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 4-5

4.4 RS-232 Input/Output, Software Update Connections...................................................... 4-6

Appendix A CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF STRUCTURES A-1

A.1 Static Test Loading ........................................................................................................ A-1

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A.2 Determining Static Load Capability .............................................................................. A-1

Appendix B SHIELD BLOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........B-1

B.1 Shield Block Installation Parts ........................................................................................B-1

B.2 Shield Termination Technique – Method A.1 (Standard)...............................................B-3

B.3 Shield Termination Technique - Method A.2 (Daisy Chain).........................................B-7

B.4 Shield Termination – Method B.1 (Quick Term)............................................................B-7

B.5 Shield Termination-Method B.2 (Daisy Chain-Quick Term) .........................................B-9

B.6 Daisy Chain between Methods A and B .......................................................................B-10

B.7 Splicing Signal Wires....................................................................................................B-10

Appendix C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS (Example Only)....................C-1

Appendix D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS.....................D-1

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE

Section 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................1-1

Section 2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW........................................................2-1

Figure 2-1. Antenna Installation Considerations ................................................................... 2-3

Figure 2-2. GTX 23 Remote Rack (115-00629-00) .............................................................. 2-6

Figure 2-3. GTX 23 Modular Rack (115-00438-00) ............................................................. 2-6

Figure 2-4. GTX 23 Remote Rack, Suggested Mounting Locations..................................... 2-7

Section 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.....................................................3-1

Figure 3-1. Aircraft Length and Width Determination.......................................................... 3-4

Figure 3-2. Combined GPS Antenna Containment ............................................................... 3-5

Section 4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS..........................................................4-1

Figure 4-1. J2301 Connector ................................................................................................. 4-1

Figure 4-2. GTX 23 Software Update Connections .............................................................. 4-6

Appendix A CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF STRUCTURESA-1

Figure A-1. Upward static Load Test ................................................................................... A-2

Figure A-2. Forward Static Load Test .................................................................................. A-2

Appendix B SHIELD BLOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.......... B-1

Figure B-1 Shield Block Installation (78 pin example).........................................................B-2

Figure B-2 Method A.1 for Shield Termination ....................................................................B-3

Figure B-3 Insulation/Contact Clearance ..............................................................................B-5

Figure B-4 Method A.2 (Daisy Chain) for Shield Termination ............................................B-7

Figure B-5 Method B.1 (Quick Term) for Shield Termination .............................................B-8

Figure B-6 Method B.2 (Daisy Chain-Quick Term) for Shield Termination........................B-9

Figure B-7 Daisy Chain between Methods A and B ...........................................................B-10

Figure B-8 D-Sub Spliced Signal Wire illustration .............................................................B-11

Appendix C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS (Example Only) ...................C-1

Figure C-1 Core Interconnect Examples ...............................................................................C-1

Figure C-2 ADS-B Interconnect Examples ...........................................................................C-2

Figure C-3 TIS Display Options Example.............................................................................C-3

Appendix D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS ....................D-1

Figure D-1 GTX 23 in Remote Rack, Outline Drawing....................................................... D-1

Figure D-2 GTX 23 Connector/Remote Rack Assembly Drawing ...................................... D-2

Figure D-3 GTX 23 in Modular Rack, Outline Drawing ..................................................... D-3

Figure D-4 GTX 23 Connector/Modular Rack Assembly Drawing..................................... D-4

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE PAGE

Section 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................1-1

Table 1-1 ADS-B Versions.................................................................................................... 1-2

Table 1-2 General Specifications........................................................................................... 1-5

Table 1-3 Transponder Capabilities....................................................................................... 1-6

Table 1-4 Physical Characteristics......................................................................................... 1-7

Table 1-5 Power Requirements.............................................................................................. 1-7

Table 1-6 TSO/ETSO/RTCA/ICAO Compliance ................................................................. 1-9

Table 1-7 TSO/ETSO Deviations ........................................................................................ 1-10

Table 1-8 Additional TSO/ETSO Deviations Specific to Software Versions ..................... 1-11

Table 1-9 Non TSO Functions............................................................................................. 1-11

Table 1-10 Other Regulatory Criteria.................................................................................. 1-11

Table 1-11 Reference Documents........................................................................................ 1-12

Section 2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW........................................................2-1

Table 2-1 Installation Materials............................................................................................. 2-1

Table 2-2 Equipment Available............................................................................................. 2-1

Table 2-3 GTX 23 Connector Kit (011-01012-01)................................................................ 2-2

Table 2-4 Cable Specifications .............................................................................................. 2-4

Section 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.....................................................3-1

Table 3-1 Pin Contact Part Numbers (High Density) ............................................................ 3-1

Table 3-3 Unit Power Loads.................................................................................................. 3-2

Table 3-2 Recommended Crimp Tools (High Density)......................................................... 3-2

Section 4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS..........................................................4-1

Table 4-1 J2301 Pin Assignments ......................................................................................... 4-1

Table 4-2 Aircraft Power ....................................................................................................... 4-3

Table 4-3 Discrete Outputs .................................................................................................... 4-3

Table 4-4 Discrete Inputs.......................................................................................................4-4

Table 4-5 RS-232 Input/Output ............................................................................................. 4-5

Table 4-6 ARINC 429 Input/Output...................................................................................... 4-5

Appendix A CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF STRUCTURESA-1

Table A-1 Static Test Load................................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B SHIELD BLOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.......... B-1

Table B-1 Parts Supplied for a Shield Block Installation (011-01012-01)............................B-1

Table B-2 Parts Not Supplied for a Shield Block Installation (Figure B-1)..........................B-1

Table B-3 Shielded Cable Preparations for Garmin Connectors...........................................B-3

Table B-4 Shielded Cable Preparations – (Quick Term).......................................................B-9

Appendix C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS (Example Only) ...................C-1

Appendix D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS ....................D-1

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

NOTE

1.1 Introduction

This manual is intended to provide mechanical and electrical information for use in the planning and design of an installation of the GTX 23 into an aircraft. This manual is not a substitute for an approved airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or complete installation data package. Attempting to install equipment by reference to this manual alone and without first planning or designing an installation specific to your aircraft may compromise your safety and is not recommended. The content of this manual assumes use by competent and qualified avionics engineering personnel and/or avionics installation specialists using standard aviation maintenance practices in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations and other relevant accepted practices. This manual is not intended for use by individuals who do not possess the competencies and abilities set forth above.

Garmin recommends installation of the GTX 23 by a Garmin-authorized installer. To the extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be liable for damages resulting from improper or negligent installation of the GTX 23. For questions, please contact Garmin Aviation Product Support at 1-888-606-5482.

1.2 Equipment Description

The Garmin GTX 23 rack-mounted Mode S Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that operates on radar frequencies, receiving ground radar and TCAS interrogations at 1030 MHz and transmitting a coded response of pulses on a frequency of 1090 MHz. The GTX 23 is equipped with IDENT capability that activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds.

The GTX 23 replies to Mode A, Mode C and Mode S interrogations. Mode A replies consist of framing pulses and any one of 4,096 codes, which differ in the position and number of pulses transmitted. Mode C replies include framing pulses and encoded altitude. Mode S interrogations are selective. The Mode S transponders can respond to a single directed interrogation from the ground station or another aircraft.

The GTX 23 with Extended Squitter Enabled provides Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology that improves situational awareness and flight safety. With ADS-B capabilities, position, velocity, and heading information are automatically transmitted to other aircraft and ground stations. The current air traffic control system depends on the transmission of interrogations for pertinent aircraft information at a slower update rate. ADS-B provides immediate surveillance of air-to-air traffic and aircraft in remote or inhospitable areas not currently covered by radar.

The GTX 23 is a Level 2 transponder, providing downlink of aircraft information. Ground stations can interrogate Mode S Transponders individually using a 24-bit ICAO Mode S address, which is unique to the particular aircraft. In addition, ground stations may interrogate a GTX 23 for its Transponder data capability and the aircraft's Flight ID, which is the registration number or other call sign. The GTX 23 makes the maximum airspeed capability (set during configuration setup) available to TCAS systems on-board nearby aircraft to aid in the determination of TCAS advisories. The GTX 23 also supports receiving TIS services from ground stations.

The GTX 23 meets Mode S Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) requirements. Mode S Enhanced Surveillance is used predominantly in European airspace. It provides information consisting of additional aircraft parameters (see CS-ACNS and AMC 20-13) to ground radar systems. Compliance with Enhanced Surveillance may require additional interface between aircraft systems and the GTX 23.

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1.3 ADS-B Capabilities

NOTE

The GTX 23 provides the capabilities of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, which improves situational awareness and flight safety. With ADS-B capabilities, position, velocity, and heading information are automatically transmitted to other aircraft and ground stations. The current air traffic control system depends on a transponder request for pertinent aircraft information. ADS-B provides automatic transmission of aircraft information without a request.

1.3.1 ADS-B Versions

There are three distinct ADS-B versions recognized by regulatory authorities. As shown in the table below, the Garmin GTX 23 w/ES currently supports ADS-B Out 1090MHz Extended Squitter capability meeting ‘Version 1’ or ‘Version 2' ADS-B system requirements depending on software version (Table 1-1).

Table 1-1 ADS-B Versions

ADS-B

Version

Version 1 Yes 6.00 - 6.20 Equipment designed to (E)TSO-166a / RTCA DO-260A

Version 2* Yes

*Version required by 2020 ADS-B Out mandate defined in 14 CFR 91.225

GTX 23

w/ES

Compliant

Supported

SW Version

7.01

and later

Regulatory Standard/Minimum Performance

Specification

Equipment designed to TSO-166b / RTCA DO-260B

1.3.1.1 Installation Approval of Version 2 ADS-B Systems

GTX 23 w/ES transponders running software versions v7.01 and later support Version 2 ADS-B Out functionality.

There are two options for installers wanting to install GTX 23 w/ES transponders running software versions v7.01 and later:

1. Installers may elect to disable the ADS-B Extended Squitter function, as described in Section 3.8

2. Installers must utilize a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the GTX 23 with the Version 2 ADS-B Extended Squitter activated.

It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the ADS-B Out system is compliant with AC 20-165 and to ensure compatibility between the GTX 23 and the ADS-B Out position source equipment. See Garmin ADS-B Out Compatible Equipment (190-01533-00) for compatible equipment shown to be eligible for 14 CFR 91.227-compliant installations in accordance with AC 20-165

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1.4 TIS System Capabilities

Traffic Information Service (TIS) provides a graphic display of traffic advisory information in the cockpit for non-TCAS equipped aircraft.

TIS is a ground-based service providing relative location of all transponder equipped aircraft within a specified service volume. The TIS ground sensor uses real time track reports to generate traffic notification.

Traffic display is available to aircraft equipped with a Mode S data link such as the Garmin GTX 23 transponder. Traffic can then be displayed on a Garmin GDU Primary Flight Display, or GNS 400W/ 500W-series unit.

Surveillance data includes all transponder equipped aircraft within the coverage volume. Aircraft without an operating transponder are invisible to TIS. TIS displays traffic within seven nautical miles from 3000 feet below to 3500 feet above the requesting aircraft.

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1.5 Mutual Suppression Pulses

Other equipment on board the aircraft may transmit in the same frequency band as the transponder. DME, TCAS, or another transponder are examples of equipment that operate in the same frequency band. Mutual suppression is a synchronous pulse that is sent to the other equipment to suppress transmission of a competing transmitter for the duration of the transmission. The transponder transmission is suppressed by an external source, and other equipment on board that transmit in the same frequency band are suppressed by the GTX 23 transponder. This feature is designed to limit mutual interference.

1.6 Interface Summary

The GTX 23 provides the following interface connections via the rear connector. See Section 4 and Appendix C for connection details.

• External IDENT input

• External STBY input (useful for dual transponder installations)

• External mutual suppression pulse input/output

• Aircraft power input (14/28 Vdc)

• RS-232 input #1 connection for altitude and unit control data

• RS-232 output #1 connection for TIS and unit status

• RS-232 input #2 connection for GPS data for ADS-B

• Supports Comm-A and Comm-B protocol

• ARINC 429 outputs for TIS data

• ARINC 429 input

The GTX 23 supports the following list of Comm-B Definition Subfield (BDS) registers:

• BDS (0,0) Air Initiated Comm-B (AICB)

• BDS (0,5) Extended Squitter Airborne Position (ES Enable Units Only)

• BDS (0,6) Extended Squitter Surface Position (ES Enable Units Only)

• BDS (0,7) Extended Squitter Status Position (ES Enable Units Only)

• BDS (0,8) Extended Squitter Aircraft Identification and Category (ES Enable Units Only)

• BDS (0,9) Extended Squitter Airborne Velocity – Subtypes 1 and 3 (ES Enable Units Only)

• BDS (0,A) Extended Squitter Event Driven Data (ES Enable Units Only)

• BDS (1,0) Data Link Capability Report

• BDS (1,7) Common Usage Ground Initiated Comm-B (GICB) Capability Report

• BDS (1,8) Mode S Specific Services GICB Capability Report

• BDS (1,9) Mode S Specific Services GICB Capability Report

• BDS (1,D) Mode S Specific Services Protocols (MSP) Capability Report

• BDS (2,0) Aircraft Identification

• BDS (4,0) Selected Vertical Intention

• BDS (5,0) Track and Turn Report

• BDS (6,0) Heading and Speed Report

• BDS (6,1) Emergency/Priority Status (ES Enable Units Only)

• BDS (6,2) Target State and Status (ES Enabled Units Only, software versions v8.01 and later)

• BDS (6,5) Aircraft operational Status (ES Enable Units Only)

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1.7 Technical Specifications

1.7.1 General Specifications

Table 1-2 General Specifications

Characteristic Specification

Environmental Qualification Form

FCC Authorization Emission Designator 12M0M1D

FCC Authorization ID IPH-0046400

Temperature Range -45°C to +70°C (continuous operation)

Humidity

Altitude 55,000 Feet

Transmitter Frequency 1090 MHz ±1 MHz

Transmitter Power 125 Watts minimum, 250 Watts nominal.

Receiver Frequency 1030 MHz

Receiver Sensitivity -74 dBm nominal for 90% replies

External Suppression Input

External Suppression Output

Audio Output 4.04 Vrms to 7.85 Vrms into a 500 Ω load

Maximum Days of Continuous Operation

005-00131-03

95% @ +50°C for 6 hours; 85% @ +38°C for 16 hours; Tested to Category A in DO-160D

Low  0.5 V; High  8 V, maximum is +33 Vdc

Output: minimum is +18 V (for 300 Ω load) and maximum of +23 V (for 2000 Ω load).

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1.7.2 Transponder Capabilities

Table 1-3 Transponder Capabilities

Characteristic Specification

Mode A Capability 4096 Identification Codes

Mode C Altitude Capability 100 Foot increments from -1000 to 62,700 feet.

Mode S Altitude Capability

Mode S Uplink Capability UF0, UF4, UF5, UF11, UF16, UF20, UF21 - see Note 1

Mode S Downlink Capability DF0, DF4, DF5, DF11, DF16, DF17, DF20, DF21

Data Link Capability

Diversity No

Extended Squitter Yes, see Note 2 and Note 3

Elementary Surveillance Yes, see Note 3

Enhanced Surveillance Yes, see Note 3

Selective Identification Code Support

TSO-C112d Class 1

Note 1: Each supported UF Format interrogation will illicit the corresponding DF format response. There is no response to the following UF formats: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24.

The following are exceptions to the responses:

• If UF4 is received with RR of 16 through 31 the unit will respond with DF 20.

• If UF5 is received with RR of 16 through 31 the unit will respond with DF 21.

• If UF20 is received with RR of 0 through 15, the unit will respond with DF4.

• If UF21 is received with RR of 0 through 15, the unit will respond with DF5.

• If UF16 Broadcast interrogation is received, the unit will not reply. If UF16 non-Broadcast interrogation is received, the unit will reply with DF16 if RL indicates a request for a long reply, otherwise it will reply with DF0.

• IF UF0 is received with RL=1 the unit will respond with a DF16.

Note 2: The GTX 23 does not source the data for extended squitter / ADS-B messages. The GTX 23 must receive this data from other equipment in order to provide extended squitter / ADS-B functionality. Also, ADS-B must be configured on.

Note 3: Compliance with elementary surveillance, enhanced surveillance, and extended squitter ADS-B is shown at the installation-level per EASA CS-ACNS. The GTX 23 implements the technical requirements necessary of a transponder that CS-ACNS requires, but installation of a GTX 23 by itself does not constitute compliance with elementary surveillance, enhanced surveillance, or extended squitter ADS-B requirements. Also, in order for the GTX 23 to meet the technical requirements of CS-ACNS for enhanced surveillance or extended squitter ADS-B, the GTX 23 must have the feature configured on and it must receive data to populate the relevant BDS registers.

25 Foot increments from -1000 to 50,175 feet with suitable serial data altitude. 100 Foot increments from -1000 to 62,700 feet.

Level 2, Comm-A (TIS), Comm-B (GICB, Comm-B Broadcast), TCAS Crosslink, Subnetwork Version 5

Yes

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1.7.3 Physical Characteristics

Table 1-4 Physical Characteristics

Characteristic Specification

Modular Rack Width 1.72 inches [44 mm]

Modular Rack Height 6.30 inches [160 mm]

Modular Rack Weight 0.4 lbs [0.18 kg]

Remote Rack Width 1.78 Inches (45 mm)

Remote Rack Height 6.92 Inches (176 mm)

Remote Rack Weight 0.9 lbs. (0.41 kg)

Depth Including Connectors (measured from front face of unit to rear of connector backshells)

Depth Including Connectors and Shield Blocks (measured from front face of unit to rear of shield blocks)

Connecter Weight (including backshell) 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)

GTX 23 Unit Weight 3.1 lbs. (1.41 kg)

11.05 Inches (281 mm)

11.44 inches (291 mm)

1.7.4 Power Requirements

Table 1-5 Power Requirements

Characteristic Specification

Input Voltage

Power Input 22 Watts Typical, 45 Watts Maximum

Maximum Full TSO Reply Rate; Mode C, 1200 PRF, Code 7777

Maximum Quiescent 0.85 A @ 28 Vdc, 1.1A @ 14 Vdc

14/28 Vdc See the Environmental Qualification Form for details on surge ratings and minimum/maximum operating voltages.

1.6 A @ 28 Vdc, 3.1 A @14 Vdc

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1.8 License Requirements

CAUTION

The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to eliminate radio station license requirements for aircraft and ships. The GTX 23 installation must comply with current transmitter licensing requirements. To find out the specific details on whether a particular installation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation.

If an aircraft license is required, make application for a license on FCC form 404, Application for Aircraft Radio Station License. The FCC also has a fax-on-demand service to provide forms by fax. The GTX 23 owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the GTX 23.

The UHF transmitter in this equipment is guaranteed to meet federal communications commission acceptance over the operating temperature range. Modifications not expressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license and make it unlawful to operate the equipment.

1.9 Certification

The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. The article may be installed only if performed under 14 CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.

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1.9.1 GTX 23 TSO/ETSO/RTCA/ICAO Compliance

Table 1-6 TSO/ETSO/RTCA/ICAO Compliance

Function

Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System/Mode Select (ATCRBS/MODE S) Airborne Equipment

Extended Squitter Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) and Traffic Information Services – Broadcast (TIS-B)

1. Complies with ICAO Annex 10, Amendment 77 Tables: 2-64, 2-80, 2-96 functionality only when the Enhanced Surveillance function is enabled during configuration.

2. Complies with TSO-C166a/ETSO-C166a functionality only when the Extended Squitter function is enabled during configuration.

3. Complies with TSO-C166b functionality only when the Extended Squitter function is enabled during configuration.

Performance

Standard

TSO-C112 Class 2A

TSO-C112d Class 1 Level 2ens

ETSO-2C112b

TSO-C166a

(See Note 2)

TSO-C166b

(See Note 3)

ETSO-C166a

(See Note 2)

Garmin GTX 23 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Equipment Description

1.3 ADS-B Capabilities

1.4 TIS System Capabilities

1.5 Mutual Suppression Pulses

1.6 Interface Summary

1.7 Technical Specifications

1.8 License Requirements

1.9 Certification