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Garmin GTX GTX 330 Installation Manual
Summary of GTX GTX 330
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190-00207-02 november, 2010 revision r gtx 330/330d transponder installation manual.
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Page a gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 © copyright 2002 – 2010 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...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page i 190-00207-02 revision r current revision description revision page number(s) section number description of change r c-1, c-3, c-27 appendix c added circuit breaker specification document pagination section page range table of contents i-vi section 1 1-1 – ...
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Page ii gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 this manual reflects the operation of software version 6.00 or later. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. Information subject to export ...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page iii 190-00207-02 revision r table of contents paragraph page 1 general description..............................................................................................................1-1 1.1 introduction.................................................
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Page iv gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 paragraph page 5 post installation configuration and checkout procedure .........................5-1 5.1 operation .......................................................................................................................
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page v 190-00207-02 revision r list of illustrations figure page 2-1 antenna installation considerations ..................................................................................................2-4 2-2 gtx 330 unit rack......................................
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Page vi gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 gtx 330 hardware mod level history the following table identifies hardware modification (mod) levels for the gtx 330 and gtx330d mode s transponders. Mod levels are listed with the associated service bulletin number, service bullet...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 1-1 190-00207-02 revision r 1 general description 1.1 introduction this manual presents the mechanical and electrical installation requirements for the gtx 330 mode s transponder and gtx 330d diversity mode s transponder. 1.2 equipment description the garmin...
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Page 1-2 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 the gtx 330 is configured with all key controls. The layout of the front panel keys and displays segregates the transponder’s primary functions from the secondary functions. The unit can be configured so the aircraft avionics mast...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 1-3 190-00207-02 revision r 1.5 mutual suppression pulses other equipment on board the aircraft may transmit in the same frequency band as the transponder, such as dme or another transponder. Mutual suppression is a synchronous pulse that is sent to the othe...
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Page 1-4 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 the gtx 330 supports the following list of binary data selector (bds) registers: • bds (0,0) air initiated comm-b (aicb) • bds (1,0) data link capability report • bds (4,0) selected vertical intention (ehs only) • bds (5,0) track ...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 1-5 190-00207-02 revision r 1.7 technical specifications 1.7.1 environmental qualification form it is the responsibility of the installing agency to obtain the latest revision of the gtx 330 environmental qualification form. The form is available directly fr...
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Page 1-6 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 1.7.2 general specifications characteristic specification tso, jtso; gtx 330 tso-c112*, jtso-2c112a. Tso, jtso; gtx 330d tso-c112*, jtso-2c112a. Tso, etso; gtx 330 w/ es, gtx 330d w/ es tso-c166a, etso-c166a tso env cat refer to e...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 1-7 190-00207-02 revision r 1.7.3 physical characteristics characteristic specification bezel height 1.65 inches (42 mm) bezel width 6.25 inches (159 mm) rack height (dimple to dimple) 1.68 inches (43 mm) rack width 6.30 inches (160 mm) depth behind panel wi...
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Page 1-8 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 1.8 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 airc...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 1-9 190-00207-02 revision r 1.8.2 tso/etso deviations tso/etso deviation 1. Garmin was granted a deviation from tso-c112 to use rtca do-178b instead of rtca do- 178a. 2. Garmin was granted a deviation from tso-c112 to use rtca do-160d instead of rtca do- 160...
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Page 1-10 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 1.10 limited warranty all garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from the date of purchase for new remote-mount and panel-mount products; one year from the date o...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 2-1 190-00207-02 revision r 2 installation overview 2.1 introduction this section provides hardware equipment information for installing the gtx 330 mode s transponder, related hardware and optional accessories. Installation of the gtx 330 should follow the ...
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Page 2-2 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 2.2.2 equipment available item garmin p/n sub assy, connector kit, gtx 330 011-00583-00 smp, install rack, gtx 330 115-00294-00 sub assy, backplate, gtx 330 011-00582-00 (for use with gtx 330) sub assy, backplate, gtx 330d 011-005...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 2-3 190-00207-02 revision r 2.2.3 additional equipment required • cables - the installer will supply all system cables including circuit breakers. Cable requirements and fabrication are detailed in section 3 of this manual. • hardware - #6-32 x 100° flat hea...
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Page 2-4 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 figure 2-1. Antenna installation considerations a. The antenna(s) (garmin p/n 010-10160-00) should be mounted away from major protrusions, such as engine(s), propeller(s), and antenna masts. It should also be as far as practical f...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 2-5 190-00207-02 revision r 2.5 cabling and wiring 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 the cabling and mating connectors. Avoid sharp bends in cabling an...
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Page 2-6 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 2.5.1 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. • avoid routing cables near power sources (e.G...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 2-7 190-00207-02 revision r 2.7 cooling air the gtx 330 meets all applicable tso requirements without forced air cooling. The application of forced air cooling to the rear air nozzle of the gtx 330 is highly recommended to provide beneficial cooling to the u...
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Page 2-8 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 2.8.2 mechanical installation note avoid installing the unit near heat sources. If this is not possible, insure that additional cooling is provided. Allow adequate space for installation of cables and connectors. The installer wil...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 3-1 190-00207-02 revision r 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 j...
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Page 3-2 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 notes 1. Non-garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by garmin and consequently are subject to change without notice. 2. Extracting the 16 and 18 awg contact requires that the expanded wire barrel be cut off from the contact....
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 4-1 190-00207-02 revision r 4 system interconnects 4.1 pin function list 4.1.1 j3301 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 44 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 16 17 18 19 20 21 37 38 39 40 41 42 57 58 59 60 61 62 fi...
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Page 4-2 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 table 4-1. P3301 pin assignments (cont’d) pin pin name i/o 32 arinc 429 in 1 a in 33 arinc 429 in 2 a in 34 arinc 429 out 1 b out 35 arinc 429 in 1 b in 36 arinc 429 in 2 b in 37 arinc 429 out 1 a out 38 reserved -- 39 reserved --...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 4-3 190-00207-02 revision r 4.2 power and lighting function power input requirements and lighting bus input are listed in the following tables. The power-input pins accept 14/28 vdc. Aircraft power 2 is for connecting to an alternate power source, such as on...
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Page 4-4 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 4.3 temperature inputs table 4-4. Temperature probe pin assignments pin name pin number i/o current temperature probe out 41 out current temperature probe in 44 in temperature input is used for outside air temperature (oat) displa...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 4-5 190-00207-02 revision r 4.4 altitude functions parallel gray code altitude inputs are considered active if either the voltage to ground is resistance to ground is Ω. These inputs are considered inactive if the voltage to ground is 11- 33 vdc. Refer to fi...
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Page 4-6 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 4.4.3 altimeter interconnect, dual gtx 330 installation a dual gtx 330 installation can accept either parallel wire gray code altimeter input or rs-232 serial data input as shown in figure 4-2. If transponder number 2 is a garmin ...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 4-7 190-00207-02 revision r 4.4.4 altimeter selection priority the installer must be aware of the gtx 330 priority for selecting encoded altimeter interconnections. The gtx 330 searches in this sequence for altitude, and stops when it finds a valid pressure ...
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Page 4-8 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 4.5.2 discrete inputs table 4-7. Discrete inputs pin assignments pin name pin number i/o avionics master on select 1 in external ident select* 12 in external standby select* 13 in squat switch in 17 in tis connect select* 46 in au...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 4-9 190-00207-02 revision r 4.6 serial data electrical characteristics the gtx 330 can be configured to include gps, airdata, ahrs, efis/airdata, and adlp arinc 429 inputs, functioning as an arinc 429 data concentrator. Since the garmin 400/500 series produc...
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Page 4-10 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 4.6.2 rs-232 input/output, software update connections when the gtx 330 is installed in an aircraft an optional rs-232 serial data connector should be installed in the aircraft for future software upgrades, negating the need to r...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 4-11 190-00207-02 revision r figure 4-3. Gtx 330, software update connections 4.6.3 aircraft with both tis and tcas/tcad installed refer to figure c-8 for wiring connections. If redundant traffic systems are desired in the aircraft, such as tis and tcad/tcas...
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Page 4-12 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 4.6.4 arinc 429 input/output the arinc 429 output 2 port, j3301 pins 30 and 28, is at a high-impedance when in remote standby, therefore not active. When two gtx 330s are installed, the two arinc 429 output 2 ports may be hard wi...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-1 190-00207-02 revision r 5 post installation configuration and checkout procedure perhaps the most important factor in the gtx 330 transponder configuration and checkout is the mode s address entry and flight id. Refer to section 5.2.13.2 for mode s addre...
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Page 5-2 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 5.1.1 function selector switches the function selection switches are: • off ⎯ powers off the gtx 330. Pressing the stby, on or alt key powers on the transponder displaying the last active identification code. • stby ⎯ selects the ...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-3 190-00207-02 revision r stop in configuration mode, steps through functions in reverse. • crsr ⎯ initiates entry of the starting time for the count down timer and cancels transponder code entry. Selects changeable fields in configuration mode. • clr ⎯ re...
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Page 5-4 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 5.1.3 function display pressure alt displays the altitude data supplied to the gtx 330 in feet, hundreds of feet (i.E., flight level), or meters, depending on configuration. Flight time displays the flight time, controlled by the ...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-5 190-00207-02 revision r 5.2 configuration pages notes the configuration descriptions given in this section reflect software version 6.00 or higher. Software version 4.01 or later is required for mode s enhanced surveillance (ehs). When connecting the gtx...
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Page 5-6 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 5.2.1 configuration menu page configuration menu the jump to menu page provides the capability to select a configuration mode starting page without having to step through all of the pages. Press the crsr key and sequence through t...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-7 190-00207-02 revision r 5.2.2 audio mode pages voice and volume select desired voice. The choice of off is not available for traffic (tis) audio. Make sure the volume level is sufficient for the aircraft environment involved. Message message is used as a...
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Page 5-8 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 5.2.4 display mode page display mode selection description auto (automatic) default. Display automatically changes between positive mode (during the day) and negative mode (at night), depending on ambient light level received by t...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-9 190-00207-02 revision r min (minimum) (auto only) sets the minimum brightness of the display. The higher the number, the brighter the minimum brightness. Display minimum brightness has a range of 0 (zero) to 99, with the default set to 8. It is prudent t...
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Page 5-10 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 lvl (level) shows the current level of key lighting, based on the lighting input source (lighting bus voltage, or the ambient light if the source is photo) and the settings on this configuration page. This field has a range of 0 ...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-11 190-00207-02 revision r 5.2.7 contrast configuration page contrast mode selection description auto (automatic) default. Display contrast is automatically compensated for lcd temperature and other factors. An offset can be entered in the contrast level a...
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Page 5-12 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 speed (channel 1 – 3) selection description low standard low-speed arinc 429 (nominally 12.5 kilobits per second) high high-speed arinc 429 (nominally 100 kilobits per second) data (channel 1 – 4) channel selection description al...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-13 190-00207-02 revision r the garmin format is a data concentration function. The following data is sent out at specified intervals using high speed arinc 429 (100 khz). The transmit data labels and their rates are as follows: label data rate 100 selected...
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Page 5-14 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 5.2.10 rs-232 input and output page rs-232 input (altitude source, gps data) this is the electrical source for the gtx 330 altitude and gps data input. Refer to section 4.4.4 for altimeter data selection priority. Selection descr...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-15 190-00207-02 revision r format (altitude format) this field determines how the pressure altitude is shown on the gtx 330 display. Selection description flight lvl (flight level) default. The pressure altitude is displayed in hundreds of feet. For exampl...
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Page 5-16 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 5.2.12 temperature page sensor installed sets the sensor to yes or no. Default is no. Units sets the units to degrees fahrenheit or centigrade. Default is degrees c. 5.2.13 mode s address entry pages note it is very important to ...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-17 190-00207-02 revision r 7. Press the crsr key to select the next numeric entry field. Enter the next character as stated in the previous step, then move onto the next one, repeating the process until the complete number is entered. 8. When finished, pre...
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Page 5-18 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 using the func and/or start/stop keys, toggle through the pages to get off of, then back onto the aircraft address page. Verify that the address is correct. Turn the unit off. Power the unit back on in the normal mode. If the fli...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-19 190-00207-02 revision r 5.2.14 mode s aircraft type page used to support mode s protocols. Selection description ac type unknown, =15.5k lb, or rotor. Max airspeed unknown, 300 kt. Aircraft type sets the aircraft type message to rotor, to a weight of le...
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Page 5-20 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 5.2.15 aircraft size page (es enabled units only) aircraft length type sets the length of the aircraft to less than or equal to 15 meters, less than or equal to 25 meters, less than or equal to 35 meters, less than or equal to 45...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-21 190-00207-02 revision r 5.2.18 gray code input page gray code this field shows the status (1 = ground, 0 = open) of each of the ten gray code altitude inputs. This information may aid in installation troubleshooting. This page is not used in systems tha...
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Page 5-22 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 oat this field displays the input level from the outside air temperature sensor. Unit temp this field displays the input level from the unit temperature sensor. 5.2.21 rs-232 input page depending on the selected inputs on channel...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-23 190-00207-02 revision r 5.2.22 arinc 429 channels pages the gtx 330 receives one of the following sets of arinc 429 data on either arinc 429 receivers #1, #2 or #3. The labels are chosen when selected in arinc 429 input, section 5.2.9. The received data...
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Page 5-24 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 efis display system (ef/ad) label data 100 selected course (degrees) 102 selected altitude (feet) 203* pressure altitude (feet) 204 barometric corrected altitude (feet) 205 mach number 206 indicated air speed (knots) 210 true air...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page 5-25 190-00207-02 revision r 5.2.23 arinc 743a label data 102 selected altitude (feet) 103 track angle (degrees) 110 latitude (degrees) 111 longitude (degrees) 112 ground speed (knots) 130 horizontal protection level (feet) 133 vertical protection level (fee...
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Page 5-26 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 5.3 enhanced surveillance (ehs) the following table shows equipment connections required to meet mode s enhanced surveillance (ehs) criteria. Included are a list of parameters to other on-board avionics equipment formats that are...
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Gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page a-1 190-00207-02 revision r appendix a certification documents a.1 stc permission installers may reference the following stc as evidence of initial airworthiness. Installers are hereby granted permission to refer to this stc. It should be noted, however, thi...
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Page a-2 gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual revision r 190-00207-02 a.2 continued airworthiness other than for regulatory periodic functional checks, maintenance of the gtx 330 is “on condition” only. Refer to the gtx 330 maintenance manual (garmin p/n 190-00207-05). Periodic maintenance of the gt...
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Appendix b assembly and installation drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page b-1 (page b-2 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure b-1. Gtx 330 outline drawing.
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Appendix b assembly and installation drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page b-3 (page b-4 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure b-2. Gtx 330 connector/rack assembly drawing.
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Appendix b assembly and installation drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page b-5 (page b-6 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure b-3. Gtx 330 recommended panel cutout dimensions.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-1 (page c-2 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-1. Gtx 330 to 400/500 series units, typical interconnect wiring diagram.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-3 (page c-4 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-2. Gtx 330 to gns 480 (cnx80), typical interconnect wiring diagram.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-5 (page c-6 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-3. Gtx 330 to gns 480 (cnx80) and mfd, simplified interconnect wiring diagram.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-7 (page c-8 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-4. Gtx 330 interconnect wiring diagram, discrete and audio connections.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-9 (page c-10 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-5. Gtx 330 interconnect wiring diagram, serial devices connections.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-11 (page c-12 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-6. Gtx 330 interconnect wiring diagram, altitude and temperature connections.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-13 (page c-14 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-7. Dual transponder interconnect wiring diagram, dual display connections (sheet 1 of 2).
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-15 (page c-16 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-7. Dual transponder interconnect wiring diagram, dual display connections (sheet 2).
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-17 (page c-18 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-8. Gtx 330 interconnect wiring diagram, aircraft with tis and tcad/tcas.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-19 (page c-20 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-9. Dual txp interconnect wiring diagram, encoding altitude connections (sheet 1 of 3).
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-21 (page c-22 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-9. Dual txp interconnect wiring diagram, encoding altitude connections (sheet 2).
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-23 (page c-24 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-9. Dual txp interconnect wiring diagram, encoding altitude connections (sheet 3).
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-25 (page c-26 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-10. Gtx 330 w/es to gdl 90 connections.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-27 (page c-28 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-11. Gtx 330 to 400w/500w series units ads-b interconnect.
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Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 330/gtx 330d installation manual page c-29 (page c-30 blank) 190-00207-02 revision r figure c-12. Gtx 330 to 400w/500w series units ads-b tx only interconnect.