Garmin XM GDL 69 User Manual

GDL 69/69A

XM

™

Satellite Radio

Activation Instructions

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subject to change. XM WX weather data displays and individual product availability vary by hardware
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UTABLEU OF CONTENTS

1

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

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

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

2 MX20 - GDL 69/69A Activation ........................................................................................................... 2

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

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

2.3 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A......................................................................... 5

3 G1000 – GDL 69/69A Activation .......................................................................................................... 7

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

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

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

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

3.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A....................................................................... 11

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

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

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

4.3 Verify XM Subscribed Services ................................................................................................ 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A....................................................................... 17

5 GNS 430W/530W – GDL69/GDL69A Activation ..............................................................................19

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

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

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

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

5.4 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A....................................................................... 21

6 GMX 200 - GDL 69/69A Activation ................................................................................................... 23

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

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

6.3 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A....................................................................... 25

7 G600 – GDL 69/69A Activation .......................................................................................................... 27

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

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

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

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

7.5 Deactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A....................................................................... 30

LIST OF FIGURES

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

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

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

Figure 2-4. Webpage Success Message ....................................................................................................... 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 7-4. Channel Listings Screen.......................................................................................................... 29

LIST OF

UTABLEUS

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

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

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

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

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

Table 5-1. GNS 430W/530W Weather Products Available in United States ............................................20

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

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

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1 0BOverview

1.1 7BIntroduction

Before the GDL 69/69A can be used, the unit must have services subscribed to and be activated by XM
Satellite Radio. This document will take you through the process. Please note that the GDL 69 is a
weather data link only. The GDL 69A is a weather data link AND audio receiver. This document covers
the GDL 69/69A - MX20 Activation, the GDL 69/69A – G1000 Activation, GDL 69 – GNS 430/530
Activation, the GDL 69/69A – GNS 430W/530W Activation, GDL 69/69A – G600 Activation, and lastly
the GDL 69/69A – GMX 200 Activation. There is a separate procedure for each type of installation.
Before activating, the GDL 69/69A must be installed in accordance with the installation manual
P/N 190-00355-02 Rev E or later.

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

1.2 8BGather Information

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

XTable 1-1X that pertain to your equipment.

and verify that you have the latest revision

Table 1-1. Documents

Unit Document Part Number

MX 20 MFD MX 20 Pilot’s Guide 560-1026-( )
GNC 420(A) GNC 420(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-20
GNS 430(A) GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00
400W Series or 500W Series 400W/500W Series Pilot’s Guide Addendum 190-00356-30
GPS 400 GPS 400 Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-60
GPS 500 GPS 500 Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00181-60
GNS 530(A) GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00181-00
GMX 200 GMX 200 Pilot’s Guide 190-00607-02
GDU 620 G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02

See Dealers Only

G1000 Integrated Flight Deck G1000 Pilot’s Guide

website at
garmin.com

NOTE

If your aircraft has not been powered on for an extended period of time your XM
subscription may have been automatically deactivated. In the event that this happens you
will need to refresh the unit. Refer to Section
430/530),

X5.3X (GNS 430W/530W), 6.2 (GMX 200), or 7.2 (G600) for the procedure on

‘Refreshing’.

X2.2X (MX20), X3.4X (G1000), X4.4X (GNS

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2 1BMX20 - GDL 69/69A Activation

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

2.1 9BActivation Steps

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

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

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

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

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

Do not power cycle the units during the activation process.

4. Verify that the yellow “GDL 69” failure flag is not displayed.

The absence of a failure flag confirms that the MX20 is communicating with the GDL 69/69A.

5. Go to the XM Activation Page.

a) Press the FN key until the FIS function is displayed. Press the FIS smart key.

b) Press the fourth smart key until STATUS is displayed.

c) Press the MENU/ENT key.

d) Press the line select key next to Products. Diagnostics and Start Diag will be displayed. (in

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

e) Press the line select key next to Diagnostics.

f) Activation will be displayed.

6. To activate service, call XM at 1.800.985.9200.

When activating the data service, specify Aviator LT, Aviator, or Aviator Pro. XM service should
activate in 45 to 60 minutes. During the activation process the unit may display several different
activation levels. This is normal and should be ignored. When the service class (Aviator LT,
Aviator, or Aviator Pro) and all of the weather products for the class that you subscribed to are
displayed, press the Accept smart key. See

XTable 2-1X for weather products available for the MX20.

Wait 10 to 30 seconds to allow the GDL 69/69A to process the accept command and lock in the
activation.

NOTE

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

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Data Radio ID

Smart Keys

Audio Radio ID

Line Select Keys

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

Figure 2-2. MX20 with Full Channel List

7. For GDL 69A units, the audio portion is activated independently from the weather. The activations
will not be simultaneous. Once the data channel is activated, bring up the XM Radio page on the
MX20. This can be accomplished by pressing the FN key until XM is displayed. Press the XM
smart key. A non-activated unit will display only channel 0 (Radio ID), channel 1 (XM Preview) and
channel 247 (Emergency Alert). An activated unit will display the full list of XM channels. Tune to
channel 1, while waiting for audio activation. Wait for the XM display to become populated with the
XM channel list (see Figure 2.2 above for an example of what this looks like).

8. Select an XM channel in order to lock in the radio activation.
Channels 0, 1, and 247 are free preview channels and should not be used for this procedure. Press the
Chan smart key and then press either the Up or Down Arrow key to select a new channel. Wait for
the channel to be displayed in the Active Channel box at the top of the XM display. The XM radio
activation is complete when the channel is displayed.

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

Product

High Resolution NEXRAD Radar
Radar Coverage
Precipitation Type (at surface)
City Forcasts
TFRs
METARs
TAFs
County Warnings

Winds Aloft (at altitude)
Lightning
AIRMETs
SIGMETs
Echo Tops
Severe Weather Storm Tracks
Satellite Mosaic

Aviator Lite

(Aviator LT)

Subscription

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Aviator

Subscription

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Aviator Pro

Subscription

2.2 10BRefreshing

If the unit is not activated after one hour (1.5 hours for the GNS 430/530 and GNS 430W/530W) a
‘refresh’ may be needed. To accomplish this go to the website www.xmradio.com/refresh
below. Follow the instructions as described on the website. If you are refreshing both the data (weather)
package and the audio package, you’ll have to do the refresh steps twice.

as pictured

Figure 2-3. Activation Refresh Page

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

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Figure 2-4. Webpage Success Message

Figure 2-5. Webpage Failure Message

After either receiving a success message or resolving the issue with XM, try the activation steps in
Section

X2.1X again. If you still are having trouble, call Garmin AT technical support.

2.3 11BDeactivating and Reactivating the GDL 69/69A

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

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