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Garmin GTX 23 Installation Manual
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190-00906-01 august, 2011 revision a gtx 23 transponder installation manual.
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Page a gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 © copyright 2011 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries all rights reserved except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page i 190-00906-01 revision a information subject to export control laws this document may contain information which is subject to the export administration regulations ("ear") issued by the united states department of commerce (15 cfr, chapter vii, subchapter c) and whic...
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Page ii gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 table of contents paragraph page section 1 general description............................................................. 1-1 introduction .......................................................................................................
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Gtx 23 installation manual page iii 190-00906-01 revision a performance (ramp) test ............................................................................................................. 3-4 continued airworthiness .................................................................................
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Page iv gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 list of figures figure page section 1 general description............................................................. 1-1 section 2 installation overview....................................................... 2-1 antenna installation consid...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page v 190-00906-01 revision a list of tables table page section 1 general description............................................................. 1-1 section 2 installation overview....................................................... 2-1 section 3 installation procedu...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 1-1 190-00906-01 revision a 1 general description 1.1 introduction this manual presents the mechanical and electrical installation requirements for installing the garmin gtx 23 mode s transponder. 1.2 equipment description the garmin gtx 23 remote-mounted mode s trans...
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Page 1-2 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 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’ ads...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 1-3 190-00906-01 revision a 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 installatio...
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Page 1-4 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 1.7 technical specifications 1.7.1 physical characteristics 1.7.2 general specifications characteristic specification stand-alone rack width 1.78 inches (45 mm) stand-alone rack height 6.92 inches (176 mm) stand-alone rack weight 0.9 lbs. (...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 1-5 190-00906-01 revision a 1.7.3 power requirements 1.8 license requirements 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 mu...
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Page 1-6 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 1.9.1 gtx 23 tso/etso/rtca/icao compliance note 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. Note 2: complies with tso-166a...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 1-7 190-00906-01 revision a 1.9.2 tso/etso deviations 1.10 reference documents the following publications are sources of additional information for installing the gtx 23. Before installing the unit, the technician should read all relevant referenced materials along wi...
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Page 1-8 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 1.11 aviation limited warranty all garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: one years from the date of purchase for new remote-mount and panel-mount products; one year from the date of ...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 2-1 190-00906-01 revision a 2 installation overview 2.1 introduction this section provides hardware equipment information for installing the gtx 23 mode s transponder, related hardware, and optional accessories. Installation of the gtx 23 should follow the data detail...
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Page 2-2 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 2.3.2 antenna location considerations the antenna should be installed in accordance with ac 43.12-2a chapter 3. Figure 2-1 antenna installation considerations a. The antenna (garmin p/n 010-10160-00 or equivalent) should be mounted away fro...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 2-3 190-00906-01 revision a 2.4 cabling and wiring refer to the interconnect examples in appendix c for wire gauge guidance. Ensure that routing of the wiring does not come in contact with sources of heat, rf or emi interference. Check that there is ample space for th...
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Page 2-4 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 2.4.1 cable routing considerations when routing cables, observe the following precautions: • all cable routing should be kept as short and as direct as practical. • avoid sharp bends to prevent insulation from being breached. • avoid routin...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 2-5 190-00906-01 revision a figure 2-2 gtx 23 stand-alone rack (115-00629-00) figure 2-3 gtx 23 stand-alone rack, suggested mounting locations.
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 3-1 190-00906-01 revision a 3 installation procedure 3.1 unpacking unit carefully unpack the equipment and make a visual inspection of the unit for evidence of damage incurred during shipment. If the unit is damaged, notify the carrier and file a claim. To justify a c...
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Page 3-2 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 table 3-2 recommended crimp tools 1. Non-garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by garmin and consequently are subject to change without notice. 2. Extracting 18 awg contacts requires that the expanded wire barrel be cut off from the ...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 3-3 190-00906-01 revision a 3.7 final installation for final installation and assembly, refer to the outline and installation drawings shown in appendix d of this manual. A. Assemble the connector backshell as described in appendix b. B. Attach the connector to the re...
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Page 3-4 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 3.8.3 performance (ramp) test . If the unit is removed from the aircraft and operated, always connect j2302 to an antenna or a 50 Ω, 5-watt load. The gtx 23 transmits mode s acquisition squitters about once per second whether interrogations...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 4-1 190-00906-01 revision a 4 system interconnects 4.1 pin function list 4.1.1 p2301 figure 4-1 j2301 connector pin pin name i/o 1 not used -- 2 not used -- 3 not used -- 4 not used -- 5 not used -- 6 not used -- 7 not used -- 8 not used -- 9 not used -- 10 not used -...
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Page 4-2 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 power input requirements are listed in the following tables. The power input pins accept 14/28 vdc. Refer to figure c-1 and c-2 for power interconnections. 4.1.2 aircraft power connector p2301, continued pin pin name i/o 36 not used -- 37 a...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 4-3 190-00906-01 revision a 4.2 discrete functions 4.2.1 discrete outputs external suppression should be connected if a dme or tcas is installed in the aircraft avionics system. The gtx 23 suppression i/o pulses may not be compatible with all models of dme or tcas. Kn...
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Page 4-4 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 4.3 serial data electrical characteristics 4.3.1 rs-232 input/output rs-232 input #1 is used to receive pressure altitude control commands. Rs-232 output #1 provides unit status and tis data. Rs-232 #1 input and output are also used for sof...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page 4-5 190-00906-01 revision a 4.4 rs-232 input/output, software update connections gtx 23 software is updated using the rs-232 #1 interface. When wiring the rs-232 #1 interface to the rest of the system, it may be useful to splice in a pigtail connector that could be pl...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page a-1 190-00906-01 revision a appendix a construction and validation of structures a.1 static test loading this appendix includes information necessary for testing load-carrying capabilities of equipment mounting structures, such as shelves, mounting plates and mounting...
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Page a-2 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 7. Examine the support structure carefully. If there has been damage or permanent deformation, the structure is not suitable and must be replaced with one that is strong enough to withstand the test loads. Examine all aircraft stringers, bu...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page b-1 190-00906-01 revision a appendix b shield block installation instructions b.1 shield block installation parts disclaimer: this instruction manual assumes skill and knowledge of aircraft harness fabrication techniques. Do not perform this installation if you are un...
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Page b-2 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 in figure b-1, “ar” denotes quantity “as required” for the particular installation. Figure b-1 shield block installation (78 pin example) note 18.
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Gtx 23 installation manual page b-3 190-00906-01 revision a b.2 shield termination technique – method a.1 (standard) for the following steps please refer to figure b-l. 1. Attach the shield block(s) (item 2) to the backshell (item 1) by inserting the flathead screws (item 3) through the holes on the...
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Page b-4 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 3. Connect a flat braid (item 6) to the shield exposed through the window of the prepared cable assembly (item 4) from step 2. The flat braid should go out the front of the termination towards the connector. It is not permitted to exit the ...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page b-5 190-00906-01 revision a secondary method: solder a flat braid (item 6) to the shield exposed through the window of the prepared cable assembly (item 4). Ensure a solid electrical connection through the use of acceptable soldering practices. Use care to avoid apply...
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Page b-6 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 6. Insert newly crimped pins and wires into the appropriate connector housing location as specified by the installation wiring diagrams. 7. Cut the flat braid (item 6) to a length that, with the addition of a ring terminal, will reach one o...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page b-7 190-00906-01 revision a b.3 shield termination technique - method a.2 (daisy chain) in rare situations where more braids need to be terminated for a connector than three per ring terminal it is allowable to daisy chain a maximum of two shields together before comi...
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Page b-8 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 at the end of the shielded cable (item 4), strip “quick term min” to “quick term max” (table b-4) length of the jacket to expose the shield. Next trim the shield so that at most 0.35 inches remains extending beyond the insulating jacket. Fo...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page b-9 190-00906-01 revision a table b-4 shielded cable preparations – (quick term) b.5 shield termination-method b.2 (daisy chain-quick term) in rare situations where more braids need to be terminated for a connector than three per ring terminal it is allowable to daisy...
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Page b-10 gtx 23 installation manual revision a 190-00906-01 b.6 daisy chain between methods a and b in rare situations where more braids need to be terminated for a connector than three per ring terminal and a mixture of methods a and b have been used, it is allowable to daisy chain a maximum of tw...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page b-11 190-00906-01 revision a figure b-8 d-sub spliced signal wire illustration.
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Gtx 23 installation manual – interconnect drawings page c-1 190-00906-01 revision a appendix c - interconnect drawings (example only) appendix c external interface drawings (example only) figure c-1.1 core interconnect examples gtx 23 p2301 21 42 xpdr circuit breaker 39 xpdr circuit breaker 56 60 58...
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Page c-2 gtx 23 installation manual – interconnect drawings revision a 190-00906-01 appendix c - interconnect drawings (example only) figure c-1.2 ads-b interconnect examples notes: 1. If the installation does not intend to transmit ads-b information, then none of the connections on this page are ne...
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Gtx 23 installation manual – interconnect drawings page c-3 190-00906-01 revision a appendix c - interconnect drawings (example only) figure c-1.3 tis display options example gtx 23 p2301 arinc 429 out 2 a arinc 429 out 2 b 30 28 p4001/5001 gns 4xx/5xx 50 arinc in 2a 46 tis connect select 51 11 arin...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page d-1 190-00906-01 revision a appendix d assembly and installation drawings figure d-1 gtx 23 remote rack/connector assembly 9.69 246.0 11.42 290.0 6.49 164.9 6.92 175.7 5.3 center of gravity 135 3.6 center of gravity 90 .9 center of gravity 23 4x .19 4.8 1.78 45.3 .32 ...
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Gtx 23 installation manual page d-2 190-00906-01 revision a appendix d assembly and installation drawings figure d-2 gtx 23 connector/rack assembly drawing 115-00629-00 125-00002-00 part of 011-00582-xx 011-01012-xx 211-63234-11 part of 011-01012-xx 211-60234-08 part of 011-00582-xx 330-00053-01 par...