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GDL 50/51/52

Portable SiriusXM®, GPS Receiver, and
ADS-B Receiver User’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for GDL 50

Page 1: ...GDL 50 51 52 Portable SiriusXM GPS Receiver and ADS B Receiver User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited This part shall comply with Garmin Banned and Restricted Substances document 001 00211 ...

Page 3: ...ety critical information in connection with any aviation vehicle or marine usage The user should always exercise caution and common sense when confronted with severe weather conditions WARNING Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in near or around areas of hazardous weather Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditi...

Page 4: ...surized airplane will not be accurate Use the connected display device to disable pressure information from the GDL 5X WARNING The GDL 5X has a very high degree of functional integrity However the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and or self test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical Although unlikely it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur witho...

Page 5: ...zed repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot s authority to operate this device under FAA FCC regulations NOTE Temporary Flight Restriction TFR data is provided by the FAA and may not be updated outside of normal business hours Confirm data currency through alternate sources and contact the local FSS for interpretation ofTFR data This product has not been endorsed or oth...

Page 6: ...re 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 copyr...

Page 7: ...o or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the unit Consult the dealer or an experience...

Page 8: ...vice Innovation Sciences et Développment économique Canada Conformité Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS sans licence du ministére Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d interférences et 2 doit accepter toute interférence y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonction...

Page 9: ...RVIEW Micro USB Connector Optional External SXM Antenna Connection for GDL 51 52 Power Button Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Data Power Port Optional Audio Out Port for GDL 51 52 Removable ADS B Antenna for GDL 50 52 Figure 1 GDL 5X Interface GDL 52 shown ...

Page 10: ...ge 5 0V 0 25V 2 0A Max powered off and fast charge Power Source via the power data connector 10 32V 0 75A Max powered on and slow charge 10 32V 1 0A Max powered off and fast charge NOTE If powered ON from a standard USB wall charger the unit will auto detect the wall charger and go into standby mode In standby mode the battery LED will be solid red if charging or off if the battery is fully charge...

Page 11: ...following conditions are true 1 Ground Speed less than 20kts OR No GPS fix 2 No Connext connection 3 Running on battery only NOTE When the battery saver feature is active and the above three conditions are met the green battery LED will flash if the unit is about to shut down Press the power button once to cancel the battery saver feature and keep the unit on ...

Page 12: ...n 2 2 Bluetooth Setup USB Mass Storage Mode 3 second press o While the unit is booting up hold the Power Button for 3 seconds o GPS SXM ADS B LEDs will flash orange while in this state o Limited functionality can be used to install SW upgrades see Section 2 3 o Press the power button to exit this mode Reset the Unit Hold for more than 10 seconds ...

Page 13: ...n audio device are included in the pilot s guide of the connected display NOTE If having issues making a Bluetooth connection hold the power button down for 5 seconds The blue Connext LED will begin blinking Release the power button and then press the Power button again for 5 seconds Power cycle the GDL 5X and retry making a Bluetooth connection If the problem persists consult the GDL 5X Installat...

Page 14: ... GPS fix No signal No signal RED Charging solid Fault flashing Not used Fault Fault Fault ORANGE Battery 20 N A Firmware update N A Firmware update GREEN Battery 20 OR External power is applied Battery saver feature flashing N A GPS fix Received at least 1 ground station in past 60 seconds Marginal good signal BLUE N A Active connection OR pairing list cleared flashing N A N A N A LEDs are auto di...

Page 15: ...connection or directly through a serial cable The GDL 5X supports two connections to Bluetooth display devices The GDL 5X can also be physically wired to two displays 3 1 Interface Cables 3 1 1 GDL 5X to aera 660 Power Data Cable 011 03854 91 Power Connector To GDL 5X Data Power Port To aera 660 Mount Figure 3 GDL 5X to aera 660 Power Data Cable 010 12373 02 ...

Page 16: ...e 2 GDL 5X to Bare Wire Power Data Cable Connections Connection Wire Color AWG Vin 10 32 VDC Red 26 Not Used Gray Rx B Data In White Orange 28 Tx B Data Out Orange 28 Rx A Data In White Green 28 Tx A Data Out Green 28 Ground Black 26 EMI FILTER Figure 4 GDL 5X to Bare Wire Power Data Cable 010 11686 40 ...

Page 17: ... units include a detachable ADS B antenna but may use an optional external ADS B Antenna To remove the ADS B antenna rotate the antenna as shown in Figure 5 then gently pull out to detach the antenna Figure 5 GDL 50 52 ADS B Antenna Removal NOTE The GDL 5X can receive GPS information when interfaced with certain Garmin displays Refer to your specific Garmin display manual to determine if this is s...

Page 18: ...external should be mounted at least 3 3 feet 1 meter away from the path of any high powered transmitter antenna such as a transponder or VHF radio antenna The GDL 5X should be mounted at least 6 inches 10 24 cm away from a magnetic compass WARNING It is the sole responsibility of the owner operator of the GDL 5X to place this mount and secure the unit so that it will not interfere with the aircraf...

Page 19: ...y require the use of an external antenna for best GPS ADS B and SiriusXM reception 1 Locate the proposed mounting position Ensure that the cabling will reach the required connections with room to secure the cables in a safe manner Cables may be inserted into the slot in the included suction cup to assist in routing cables 2 Place the mounting plate in position and mark the location of the four mou...

Page 20: ...umber tag is pointing in the direction of flight 6 Insert the GDL 5X into the mounting plate and then push down gently so it snaps into place WITH MOUNTING BRACKET 2X 1 188 30 16 38 10 2X 1 500 177 4 50 THRU ALL 344 8 74 X 100 See Step 4 GDL 5X Mounting Instructions Figure 6 GDL 5X Mounting Bracket ...

Page 21: ...oducts antennas mounting locations etc Model No part number and serial number Software versions Description of the problem Efforts made to isolate solve the problem 4 2 GDL 5X Physical Specifications Operating Temperature Range 4º F to 140º F 20 C to 60 C Charging Temperature Range 32º F to 90º F 0 C to 32 C Weight 0 75 lbs 0 34 kg Unit Width Height Depth GDL 51 4 9 12 44 cm 1 3 3 30 cm 3 4 8 64 c...

Page 22: ...unattended aircraft on a hot day To prevent damage remove the unit from the aircraft or store it out of direct sunlight Do not disassemble puncture damage or incinerate the unit battery When storing the unit for a limited length of time less than 30 days store within the following temperature range 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C When storing the unit for an extended time store within the following temperat...

Page 23: ... by completing our on line registration form today Registration ensures that you will be notified of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking Please have the serial number of your unit handy connect to our web site www garmin com and look for our Product Registration link on the Home page Use the line below to record the serial number in case it is lost is stolen ...

Page 24: ... activate your antenna 3 Verify the functionality of the activated services For SiriusXM weather on a connected device view the Weather Products list and confirm that your subscribed services are listed See the owner s manual provided with your device for more information For SiriusXM radio on a connected device go to the SiriusXM Audio Page and confirm that radio channels are available See the ow...

Page 25: ...RCHASED GARMIN HARDWARE EQUIPMENT WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDER S OFFERING IN THE FUTURE Subscription fee is consumer only Other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply All programming fees and weather data subject to change SiriusXM weather data and individual product availability vary by hardware equipment Reception of the SiriusXM signal may vary depending on location Subscript...

Page 26: ...RVICE PROVIDER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ABILITY OF YOUR GARMIN HARDWARE EQUIPMENT TO RECEIVE OR DISPLAY SUCH SERVICE OFFERING FURTHER SUCH SERVICE OFFERING CONTAINS INFORMATION FURNISHED BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OF GARMIN AND THEREFORE THE SERVICE OFFERING IS ACCORDINGLY FURNISHED WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF GARMIN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERC...

Page 27: ...URGED TO CHECK ALTERNATE WEATHER INFORMATION SOURCES PRIOR TO MAKING SAFETY RELATED DECISIONS YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR USE OF THE INFORMATION AND ALL DECISIONS TAKEN WITH RESPECT THERETO BY USING THIS SERVICE YOU RELEASE AND WAIVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST SiriusXM RADIO INC THE WEATHER COMPANY NAVCAST INCORPORATED AND GARMIN SWITZERLAND GmbH AND ALL OF THEIR RES...

Page 28: ...notberelieduponassafety critical in connection with any aircraft or automobile usage This information is provided as is and SiriusXM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties express and implied with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof SiriusXM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy reliability completeness or timeliness of the weather information disclosed on the Rad...

Page 29: ...URPOSE TITLE AND NON INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED b LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES RELATING TO THE USE OF THE RADIO SERVICE WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS RECEIVING OUR SERVICES REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS THAT YOU HAVE PAID...

Page 30: ...51st Street Olathe KS 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR U K Garmin aviation warranty information can be found at http garmin com en US legal aviation limited warranty Part Number 190 02087 02 Rev A ...

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