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400/500 Series
Garmin Optional
Displays
Pilot’s Guide Addendum For:
•GDL 49 Weather Datalink
•GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Datalink
•GTX 330/330D TIS
•Garmin TAWS (GPS 500 & GNS 530)
•Garmin TERRAIN
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Foreword This Pilot’s Guide Addendum is written for: • Garmin GPS 400, GNC 420/420A, and GNS 430/430A Main System Software Version 5.01 • Garmin GPS 500 & GNS 530/530A Main System Software Version 6.01 • GTX 330/330D Main Software Version 4.01 • GDL 49 Main Software Version 2.03 • GDL 69/69A Main Software Version 2.12 Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. © Copyright 2004, 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its s
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INTRODUCTION WARNING: Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently Warnings and Cautions verify the accuracy of this data which should be used only as an aid for situational awareness. Ter- rain data must not be used as the sole basis for decisions or maneuvers to avoid terrain or obstacles. Terrain data must not be used for navigation. CAUTION: Use the 400/500 Series Units at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully re
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Introduction Contents Table of Contents PART ONE: TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS) INTERFACE Section 1: TIS Operation and Symbology .....................................................................................1 TIS Operation ......................................................................................................................................1 TIS Limitations ...............................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Section 2: NEXRAD Overview .....................................................................................................12 NEXRAD Description .........................................................................................................................12 Table of Contents NEXRAD Abnormalities .....................................................................................................................12 NEXRAD Limitations ..................................
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Section 5: Temperature, Dewpoints, and Winds .........................................................................24 Introduction Displaying Temperature/Dewpoints ....................................................................................................24 Table of Contents Displaying Wind Data ........................................................................................................................24 Section 6: Troubleshooting .......................................
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TERRAIN/Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage .................................................................................36 INTRODUCTION Navigation Database ...........................................................................................................................36 Table of Contents Nearest Airport Criteria & TERRAIN Phase of Flight .........................................................................37 TERRAIN Destination Airport ........................................
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TAWS Symbols ..................................................................................................................................50 Introduction Color Interpretation ...........................................................................................................................50 Table of Contents General Database Information ............................................................................................................51 Database Versions ..................
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Section 1 PART ONE: TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS) INTERFACE TIS Operation and Symbology Section 1: TIS Operation and Symbology TIS Operation NOTE: Part One of this Addendum assumes the user has experience operating the 400/500 Series units and the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder. The Traffic Information Service (TIS) provides a graphic display of traffic advisory information in the cockpit for non-TCAS equipped aircraft. TIS is a ground-based service providing relative location of all How
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TIS Limitations Section 1 TIS Operation and Symbology NOTE: This section on TIS Limitations is not comprehensive. Garmin recommends the user review the TIS Limitations section of the Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 1-3-5. TIS is NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft. TIS should not be used for avoidance maneuvers during IMC or other times when there is no visual contact with the int
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TIS information is collected one radar scan prior to the scan during which the uplink occurs. Section 1 Therefore, the surveillance information is approximately 5 seconds old. In order to present the intrud- TIS Operation and Symbology ers in a “real time” position, the TIS ground station uses a “predictive algorithm” in its tracking software. This algorithm uses track history data to extrapolate intruders to their expected positions consistent with the time of display in the cockpit. Oc
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TIS Symbology Section 1 TIS traffic is displayed on the 400/500 Series unit according to TCAS symbology, graphically displayed TIS Operation and Symbology on a dedicated graphical page (Traffic Page; see below), and on the moving Map Page. A Traffic Advisory (TA) symbol appears as a solid yellow circle (or half circle on the outer range ring if the traffic is outside the range of the dedicated Traffic Page). All other traffic is displayed as a hollow white diamond. Altitude deviation from own a
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Section 2 Section 2: Control and Display Controls and Display TIS Traffic Display Status and Pilot Response • STBY — When the 400/500 displays STBY in the upper right hand corner of the display the TIS system is in standby mode and cannot display traffic data. • OPER — When the 400/500 displays OPER in the upper right hand corner of the display the TIS system is in operational mode and available to display traffic on the Traffic or Map Page. • AGE — If traffic data is not refreshed within 6
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Traffic Ground Track Section 2 Traffic ground track is indicated in the 400/500 display by a “target track vector”, a short line displayed Controls and Display in 45-degree increments, extending in the direction of target movement. Traffic Warning Window When the unit is on any page (other than the NAV Traffic Page) and a traffic threat is imminent, the Traffic Warning Window is displayed. The Traffic Warning Window shows a small thumbnail map which can take the user to the Traffic Page by pressing
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Map Page Section 2 TIS traffic is displayed on the Map Page in addition to the Traffic Page. Controls and Display Configuring TIS Traffic Data on the Map Page To configure TIS traffic on the Map Page: 1. Turn the small right knob to select the Map Page. 2. Press the MENU key. Turn the small right knob to select ‘Setup Map’? 3. The flashing cursor highlights the GROUP field. Turn the small right knob to select ‘Traffic’ and press ENT. 4. Turn the large right knob to select the desired Traffic Mode opt
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Highlighting TIS Traffic Using Map Page Panning Section 2 Another Map Page feature is panning, which allows you to move the map beyond its current Controls and Display limits without adjusting the map scale. When you select the panning function — by pressing the small right knob — a target pointer will flash on the map display. A window also appears at the top of the map display showing the latitude/longitude position of the pointer, plus the bearing and distance to the pointer from your prese
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Section 3: TIS Operational Procedures Section 3 TIS Operational Procedures Introduction TIS warns the user with voice and visual traffic advisories whenever it predicts an intruder to be a threat (see sidebar). The user should not start evasive maneuvers using information from the 400/500 Intruder Aircraft display or on a traffic advisory only. The display and advisories are intended only for assistance in visually locating the traffic, due to the lack in resolution and coordination ability. Th
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Manual Override Section 3 The user can manually switch between standby (STBY) and operating (OPER) mode of operation to TIS Operational Procedures manually override automatic operation. To place the display into operating mode from the standby mode (to display TIS traffic): 1. Turn the cursor on and highlight ‘STBY’. 2. Turn the small right knob to select ‘OPER?’ 3. Press ENT to confirm. To place the display into standby mode from operating mode (to stop displaying TIS traffic): 1. Turn the c
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Section 1 PART TWO: WEATHER DATA LINK INTERFACE Introduction Section 1: Introduction How it Works: The Garmin 400/500 Series units provides the display and control interface for the textual and graphi- GDL 49: cal weather data link. For the GDL 49, satellite up-linked textual and graphical weather data is received NEXRAD and METAR data is collected by the National on a request/reply basis. Transmissions are made using bursts of compressed data at a rate of 4800 bps. Weather Service and d
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Section 2: NEXRAD Overview Section 2 NEXRAD Overview NEXRAD Description WSR-88D weather surveillance radar or NEXRAD (NEXt generation RADar) is a Doppler radar system that has greatly improved the detection of meteorological events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. An extensive network of NEXRAD stations provides almost complete radar coverage of the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The range of each NEXRAD is 124 nautical miles. NEXRAD Abnormalities There are p
