Garmin GNS 530, Installation Manual

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500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 5-27
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5.3.13 TERRAIN System Check (For Units with TERRAIN Only)
Perform this verification check while on the ground. Before proceeding with this check, verify the
following:
x
The Terrain Data Card is inserted in the right card slot of the 500 Series TERRAIN unit.
x
Main Software Version is 6.00 or greater (shown on the first power-on page) is installed.
x
The 500 Series unit is configured for TERRAIN (see Section 5.2.3).
x
The 500 Series unit is capable of receiving a 3d-GPS position.
Perform the following steps to ensure the TERRAIN functional integrity:
1. Turn the 500 Series unit on in NORMAL mode.
2. Press the <ENT> button repeatedly to proceed through the self-test pages after power-on.
3. Verify that the “TER TEST” message is shown in the terrain annunciator field (lower-left portion of
the display).
4. Go to the TERRAIN page and verify the text “TERRAIN TEST” is displayed in the middle of the
TERRAIN page.
5. Verify that the “TER TEST” terrain annunciator message is removed; and
x
If a 3d-GPS signal is present, verify the terrain annunciator message is replaced with a
black empty square and a red/yellow terrain map is displayed on the TERRAIN page
indicating the relative altitude of the surrounding terrain.
x
If a 3d-GPS signal is not present, the terrain annunciator message is replaced by the text
“TER N/A” and the text “TERRAIN NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed on the TERRAIN
page. If no 3d-GPS signal is present, the 500 series unit should be allowed to acquire the
GPS position to display the red/yellow terrain map.
If the message “TER FAIL” is displayed in the terrain annunciator message field at any time, the
TERRAIN function is not properly working and steps should be taken to investigate the problem.