Garmin GTR 200- Manuals

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page iii TABLE OF CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE Section 1 General Description ...........................................................................1-1 1.1 Introduction........................................................................................

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page v LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE PAGE Section 1 General Description ...........................................................................1-1 Section 2 Installation Overview .........................................................................2-1...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page vii LIST OF TABLES TABLE PAGE Section 1 General Description ...........................................................................1-1 Table 1-1 Available Units .....................................................................................

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 1-1 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 Introduction This manual is intended to provide mechanical and electrical information for use in the planning and design of an installation of the GTR 200 into an aircraft. This manual is not a substitute for an appro...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 1-2 1.3 Technical Specifications 1.3.1 Physical Characteristics 1.3.2 General Specifications Table 1-2 Physical Characteristics Characteristics Specifications Bezel Height 1.35 in (34.29 mm) Bezel Width 6.25 in (158.8 mm) Rack Height (Dimple-to-Di...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 1-3 1.3.3 Display The display on the GTR is a sunlight readable LCD display. 1.3.4 COM Specifications The GTR 200 transmitter meets the requirements of RTCA DO-186B section 2.3 for a class 4 transmitter. Table 1-4 Display Specifications Characteri...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 1-4 The GTR 200 receiver meets the requirements of RTCA DO-186B section 2.2 for a class C receiver. 1.3.5 License Requirements The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to eliminate radio station l...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 1-5 1.4 Certification The GTR 200 does not have TSO authorization. 1.4.1 FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization 1.4.2 Industry Canada Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fo...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 2-1 2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 2.1 Introduction Careful planning and consideration of the suggestions in this section are required to achieve the desired performance and reliability from the GTR 200. The guidance of FAA advisory circulars AC 43.13-1B...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 2-2 2.3.2 Optional Accessories 2.4 Installation Considerations 2.4.1 COM Antenna A COM Antenna that meets TSO-C37( ) and C38( ) or TSO-C169( ), 50W, vertically polarized with coaxial cable is recommended but not provided. 2.4.2 Installation Materi...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 2-3 NOTE Canadian installations are required to meet Industry Canada specifications for maximum radiation as documented in Radio Specifications Standard 102 (RSS-102). For more information about RF exposure and related Canadian regulatory complian...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 2-4 2.6 Mounting Considerations The GTR 200 is designed to mount in the avionics stack in the aircraft instrument panel within view and reach of the pilot. The primary unit location should minimize pilot head movement when transitioning between lo...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 2-5 2.7.2 CAN Bus Considerations The CAN (controller area network) bus (Figure 2-1) is an interface format used to establish communication between several LRUs in the G3X system. Each end of the CAN bus “backbone” must be terminated. Each node len...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 2-6 2.8 Air Circulation and Cooling The GTR 200 unit meets all requirements without external cooling. However, as with all electronic equipment, lower operating temperatures extends equipment life. Reducing the operating temperature by 15° to 20°C...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-1 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.1 Unpacking the 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 justify a...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-2 3.3 Backshell Assembly Refer to Appendix A for backshell and Shield Block ground assembly instructions. 3.4 Mounting Requirements 3.4.1 Rack Installation Use the dimensions shown in Appendix C to prepare the mounting holes for the unit. You ma...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-3 3.5 Antenna Installation and Connections The GTR 200 requires a standard 50  vertically polarized antenna. Follow the antenna manufacturer’s installation instructions for mounting the antenna. The antenna should be mounted on a metal surface ...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-4 3.6 Post Installation Configuration and Checkout Procedures 3.6.1 System Configuration Overview This section contains checks to ensure the system is properly installed and functioning correctly as well as instructions for configuring the GTR 2...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-5 3.6.4 Configuration Pages The first page displayed in configuration mode (see Section 3.6.3 ) is the Configuration Mode Home page (Figure 3-2). From the Configuration Mode Home page, turn the LARGE Knob to select the desired subpage then press...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-6 3.6.4.1 Default Settings Table 3-3 lists the default values for the configuration mode settings. Table 3-3 Configuration Default Settings Page Setting Default Note COM SETUP SIDETONE 5 MIC GAIN 5 RF SQLCH 0 AUDIO SETUP INTERCOM ENABLED YES REC...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-7 3.6.4.2 COM Setup Page The COM Setup page (Figure 3-3) allows the installer to configure various transmit and receive settings as listed in Table 3-4. For testing purposes, an “X” will appear in the appropriate TX, RX, and SQ checkboxes when t...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-8 MIC GAIN Increasing or decreasing this setting, increases or decreases the transmit microphone gain respectively. Mic gain can be set from 0 to 10. A setting of 5 (default) represents the factory calibration, most headsets/microphones should w...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-9 3.6.4.3 Audio Setup The Audio Setup page (Figure 3-6, Figure 3-7) allows the installer to configure the various audio settings listed in Table 3-6. Refer to Section 3.6.4 to select the Audio Setup Page. Use the LARGE Knob to scroll through the...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-10 3.6.4.4 Softkey Setup Page The Softkey Setup page (Figure 3-8) allows the installer to configure the operation of Softkey 1 (top) and Softkey 2 (bottom), per the options listed in Table 3-6. Note that both softkeys cannot select the same func...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-11 3.6.4.5 Discrete Setup Page The Discrete Setup page (Figure 3-9) allows the installer to configure the operation of the discrete inputs per the options listed in Table 3-7. It is not necessary to connect the discrete inputs, if a discrete inp...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-12 3.6.4.6 Lighting Setup Page The Lighting Setup page (Figure 3-10) allows the installer to configure the operation of the bezel keys and display lighting, per the options listed in Table 3-8. Refer to Section 3.6.4 to select the Lighting Setup...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-13 The Lighting Graph page Figure 3-11 graphically displays the input (voltage or percentage of lighting sensor) and brightness in real time. Brightness level is displayed as the vertical (Y) axis, and input level is displayed as the horizontal ...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-14 3.6.5 Unit Ground Checks (Configuration Mode) Refer to Section 3.6.3 to put the GTR 200 into configuration mode. 3.6.5.1 Headset Tests Page The Headset Tests page (Figure 3-13) allows the installer to test the operation of the headset outputs...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-15 3.6.5.2 COM Tests Page The COM Tests page (Figure 3-14) allows the installer to test the operation of the COM functions. Refer to Section 3.6.4 to select the COM Tests Page. Figure 3-14 COM Tests Page Perform the below procedure to verify pro...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-16 3.6.5.3 Audio Tests Page The Audio Tests page (Figure 3-15) and the following procedure will ensure that the audio level into the GTR 200 AUX/Music inputs (listed in Table 3-9) is set to the ideal level for best sound quality and noise reject...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-17 3.6.5.4 Lighting Bus Interface Check The display and bezel key backlighting on the GTR 200 can track an external lighting/dimmer bus input and use it to vary the display and bezel key backlight levels accordingly. This check is only applicabl...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-18 3.6.6 Unit Ground Checks (Normal Mode) 3.6.6.1 TX Interlock Checkout Connect pins 4 and 5 per Appendix D . 3.6.6.2 Antenna Check If desired, the antenna VSWR can be checked using an inline wattmeter in the antenna coaxial using frequencies ne...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-20 3.7 Unit Software 3.7.1 Checking Software Version The GTR 200 comes pre-loaded with system software. However, if the software is out of date, it is recommended that current software be loaded from a micro SD card into the GTR 200. The current...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-21 3.7.3 Creating a Software Loader Micro SD Card NOTE Note: The application to create a loader card requires Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7. There is no Mac support at this time. 1. Go to the GTR 200 web page on Garmin’s web site.2. Down...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 3-22 a) If the software on the SD card matches the software in the GTR 200 the display will show “VER X.XX UP TO DATE PLEASE REMOVE CARD”. Note that this screen (Figure 3-20) will also be displayed following a successful software update and reboot...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 4-1 4 CONNECTOR PINOUT INFORMATION 4.1 Pin Function List 4.1.1 J2001 Connector Figure 4-1 J2001 Looking at rear of unit Table 4-1 J2001 Connector Pin Pin Name I/O 1 AIRCRAFT POWER In 2 DISC 1* In 3 LIGHTING BUS IN In 4 TX INTERLOCK OUT Out 5 TX IN...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 4-3 4.4 CAN Bus The CAN bus conforms to the BOSCH standard for Controller Area Network 2.0-B, and complies with ISO 11898. Pins 25 and 26 are used to terminate the CAN bus. The CAN bus on J2001 is used for communications between G3X system LRUs, a...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page 4-4 4.6 Serial Data – RS-232 Section 4.6.1.1 details the formats that can be selected for the RS-232 channel. NOTE The GTR 200 can be installed into the G3X system using an RS-232 or CAN bus (preferred) connection. 4.6.1 NMEA Format 4.6.1.1 Legacy...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-1 APPENDIX A SHIELD BLOCK CONNECTOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A.1 Shield Block Installation Parts Table 2-3 and Table A-1 list the parts needed to install a Shield Block. Parts listed in Table 2-3 are supplied in the GTR 200 Connector Kit (011-0...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-2 NOTE In Figure A-1, “AR” denotes quantity “As Required” for the particular installation. Figure A-1 Shield Block Install onto a Backshell 1 2 3 4 4 AR 5 AR 6 AR 7 AR 9 AR 12 AR 11 AR 10 AR 17 2 16 15 3 14 22 8 AR 13 AR 23 2

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-3 A.2 Shield Termination Technique – Method A.1 (Standard) 1. The appropriate number of Shield Block Backshells will be included in the particular LRU connector kit. Figure A-2 Method A.1 for Shield Termination 2. At one end of a shielded cable ...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-4 3. Connect a Flat Braid (item 4, Figure A-2 ) to the shield exposed through the window of the prepared cable assembly from step 2. The Flat Braid should go out the front of the termination towards the connector. It is not permitted to exit the...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-5 Secondary Method: Solder a Flat Braid (item 4, Figure A-2 ) to the shield exposed through the window of the prepared cable assembly. Ensure a solid electrical connection through the use of acceptable soldering practices. Use care to avoid appl...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-6 NOTE Refer to Figure A-1 for all item numbers in the following steps 6-13. 6. Insert newly crimped pins and wires into the appropriate connector housing location as specified by the installation wiring diagrams. 7. Cut the Flat Braid (item 6) ...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-7 A.3 Shield Termination Technique - Method A.2 (Daisy Chain) In rare situations where more braids need to be terminated for a connector than three per ring terminal it is allowable to daisy chain a maximum of two shields together (see Figure A-...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-8 Connect a Flat Braid (item 4, Figure A-5) to the folded back shield of the prepared cable assembly. The flat braid should go out the front of the termination towards the connector. It is not permitted to exit the rear of the termination and lo...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-9 A.5 Shield Termination-Method B.2 (Daisy Chain-Quick Term) In rare situations where more braids need to be terminated for a connector than three per ring terminal it is allowable to daisy chain a maximum of two shields together before coming t...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-10 A.6 Daisy Chain between Methods A and B In rare situations where more braids need to be terminated for a connector than three per ring terminal and a mixture of Method A.1 and Method B.1 have been used, it is allowable to daisy chain a maximu...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Rev. G Page A-11 Figure A-8 D-Sub Spliced Signal Wire illustration 0.75 inches MIN. SHRINK ABLE TUBING END OF SHIELD BL OCK 4 inches M AX. 0.35 inches M AX. WINDOW SIZE SLEE VE EDGE EDGE OF STRAIN RELIEF OUTER EDGE OF SPLICE 3 inches M AX. SPLICE OUTER SOLDER

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision G Page C-1 APPENDIX C OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure C-1 GTR 200 Outline Drawing CG .70 17.8 FROM RACK FRONT DIMPLE CG 4.10 104.1 CG 3.10 78.7 BEZEL 6.25 158.8 34.3 1.35 BEZEL 6.30 160.0 RACK PANEL TO MOUNTING HOLES SPACING DIMPLE FROM FRON...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision G Page C-2 APPENDIX C Outline and Installation Drawings Figure C-2 GTR 200 Assembly Drawing 115-01878-00 GTR200 RACK GTR200 UNIT 011-02980-00 GTR200 CONNECTOR KIT 011-03240-00 212-20065-00 212-00018-04 211-60209-09 330-00053-01 BAGGED KIT 233-00087-0...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision G Page C-3 APPENDIX C Outline and Installation Drawings Figure C-3 GTR 200 Installation Drawing FOLLOWING CONNECTOR KIT ASSEMBLY, INSERT TAB OF CONNECTOR PLATE INTO RACK SLOT AS SHOWN. STEP 1 STEP 2 SLIGHTLY DEPRESS RETAINING SPRING AND INSERT CONNEC...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision G Page C-4 APPENDIX C Outline and Installation Drawings Figure C-4 GTR 200 Panel Cutout Drawing RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT NOTE: FRONT EDGE OF RACK LIP MUST BE FLUSH WITH THE FRONT OF THE AIRCRAFT PANEL A A REAR INSERTED RACK FRONT INSERTED RACK 6.31 1...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision G Page D-1 APPENDIX D Interconnect Examples Figure D-1 GTR 200 Interconnect Example Notes

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision G Page D-6 APPENDIX D Interconnect Examples Figure D-6 GTR 200/CAN Bus Interconnect Drawing COM ANTENNA COM ANTENNA CAN BUS LO CAN BUS LO CAN BUS HI CAN BUS HI CAN TERM A CAN TERM ACAN TERM B CAN TERM B 6 7 26 2625 25 LEAVE OPEN TO IDENTIFY GTR AS CO...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision G Page D-7 APPENDIX D Interconnect Examples Figure D-7 Dual GTR 200/GMA 240 Interconnect Drawing P O W ER P O W ER G ND P IL O T MIC HI PILO T M IC LO 1 *P T T PILO T R E CE IVE R AU D IO O U T HI R E C E IVE R AUD IO O U T LO 20 35 17 36 10 10 29 29...

190-01553-00 GTR 200 Installation Manual Revision G Page D-8 APPENDIX D Interconnect Examples Figure D-8 GTR 200- J2001 Connector Layout C COPILOT HS LO 30 30 8 AUX MONO ONO IN 2 IN 2 9 RECEI EIVER R AUDIO LO 29 29 RECEI EIVER R AUDIO OU OUT HI 10 10 COPILOT HS RIGHT 11 11 COPILOT HS LEFT 12 12 13 1...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................. 1 Display .................................................................................................................... 1 Controls .....................

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 1 GTR 200 DESCRIPTION The GTR 200 is a VHF communications transceiver with a built in stereo intercom. The GTR 200 operates in the aviation voice band, from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz, in 25 kHz steps. GTR 200 Front Panel Menu Button Power/ Volume/ Squelc...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 2 GTR 200 CONTROLS Control Description Menu Button Press to view Menu options on the right side of the screen. (ICS VOL, ICS SQ, ♫ VOL, SETUP, USER FREQ, and ABOUT). Power/Volume/Squelch Knob The Power/Volume/Squelch knob located in the bottom left co...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 3 GTR 200 Control Description LARGE and SMALL Knobs The LARGE right (MHz) and SMALL right (kHz) knobs are used for tuning frequencies and data entry. Press the SMALL Knob to select menu items or access the Frequency Menu from the main screen. SOFTKEYS...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 4 GTR 200 BASIC OPERATION POWER-UP Turn the GTR 200 on by either turning the Power/Volume/Squelch knob clockwise or, if installed, turning on the master switch that powers the radios. COM RADIO New frequencies are first selected as a Standby frequency...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 5 GTR 200 STANDBY COM FREQUENCY MONITORING The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to monitor the Standby frequency for activity, while listening to the Active frequency. When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatic...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 7 GTR 200 4) Turn the SMALL Knob to begin editing, turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the next field. 5) Press the SMALL Knob to accept the name entry. 6) Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the FREQ Field. 7) Turn the SMALL Knob to tune ...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 8 GTR 200 3) Turn the SMALL Knob to move the cursor to the desired frequency. 4) Press the SMALL Knob to tune the highlighted frequency as the Standby frequency. Press the Frequency Transfer Key to tune as the Active Frequency. EMERGENCY CHANNEL The G...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 9 GTR 200 MAIN MENU The Menu provides configuration options for the Internal Communications System (ICS VOL, and ICS SQ) (if configured), Music ♫ VOL, SETUP, USER FREQ, and ABOUT. Accessing/Using the Main Menu: Press the MENU Key to access the Menu. U...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 10 GTR 200 • ICS MUTE ♫ (ON/OFF) - When ON, music will be muted when the intercom is active. Only available when ICS is configured. • COM 3D AUDIO (ON/OFF) - When ON, 3D audio is enabled for received transmissions when Standby COM Channel monitoring i...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 11 GTR 200 Because this feature uses different signals for left and right channels, it requires wiring for stereo intercom and stereo headsets. If 3D audio is activated when mono headsets are in use, the listener will still hear all audio sources; how...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 12 GTR 200 ABOUT SCREEN The ABOUT screen shows the unit Serial Number, and System Software version number. Accessing the ABOUT Menu: 1) Press the MENU key. 2) Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight ABOUT and press the SMALL Knob. 3) Press the BACK Softkey t...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 13 GTR 200 ICS CONFIGURATION The GTR 200 features a stereo integrated Intercom System (ICS). The GTR 200 may also be installed and configured for Keyed ICS operations. Keyed ICS is typically used in an extremely noisy environments, such as an open coc...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 14 GTR 200 APPENDIX SOFTKEY CONFIGURATION The GTR 200 features two User-defined softkeys. Softkeys are defined in Configuration Mode, see below for configuring softkeys. Softkeys can be disabled or assigned to one of the following: • PILOT PTT ( ) - P...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 15 GTR 200 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Action GTR 200 does not power on No power to the GTR 200 Check power connections, breakers, and main avionics switch Faulty electrical wiring or connection Perform electrical system test GTR 200 does n...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 16 GTR 200 MESSAGES When a Message has been issued by the unit, the Message will be shown on the display. Messages are provided as an aid in troubleshooting the radio functions. Message Description Action VOLUME KEY IS STUCK The key has been in the pr...

190-01553-01 Rev. C Garmin GTR 200 Pilot’s Guide 18 GTR 200 If efforts to resolve the problem fail, Garmin customer service staff will gladly assist you. Please have the following information ready: • System configuration (products, antennas, mounting locations, etc.) • Model No., part number, and s...