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GMA 342/345 Installation Manual
Rev. 5
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APPENDIX A INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR UPGRADING FROM A
GARMIN GMA 340
NOTE
This appendix contains installation considerations for upgrading from a Garmin
GMA 340. This is not a set of comprehensive installation instructions for installing a
Garmin GMA 342/345 in place of a Garmin GMA 340. Read this manual in its entirety
before starting any installation.
A.1 Mechanical Considerations
• The GMA 340 installation rack is compatible with the GMA 342/345. Refer to
manual for a list of installation materials.
• The GMA 340 connectors are compatible and may be reused.
If replacing a GMA 340 with a GMA 342/345, the GMA 340 (330-00220-25) connector backshells can be
reused. However, grounding the wire shields to the GMA 342/345 will be easier with the Garmin
backshells in GPN 011-02302-00. The Garmin backshells also offer higher immunity to HIRF. Current
installations will not be required to change the backshell type, but would benefit from doing so.
A.2 Electrical Considerations
shows the GMA 340 pins that may need to be modified to accommodate the GMA 342/345.
Refer to
of this manual for a list of pin functions and interconnect examples.
NOTE
If the GMA 340 installation to be replaced has three COM transceivers, the GMA 345
3-COM unit (Garmin PN 011-03520-20) should be used to accommodate the COM3
interface.