Garmin GMX 200 Installation Manual

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GMX 200 Installation Manual Page 5-13190-00607-04 Revision FNOTEThe ChartView Activation Card must not be used to store database files,including NavData, SafeTaxi, FliteChart, and ChartView.5.4 3 1 B External Device Setup, Configuration and CalibrationAll procedures in this section assume that the GMX 200 has been configured for the applicable externaldata sources. The original documentation for the external sensors describes how to calibrate the sensorusing another display – this section describes how those procedures are modified if the GMX 200 displayis used instead.5.4.1 7 3 B RADAR Configuration, Calibration and Checkout ProceduresThe following steps are performed to verify the interface between the RADAR sensor and the GMX 200I/O. The radome should NOT be installed during these tests as visual verification of antenna movementis required.Note that the Antenna Receiver/Transmitter should be installed and calibrated in accordance with themanufacturer’s specifications. This manual does not cover the installation or calibration of the actualART unit.WARNINGConfiguration procedures include steps that require the radar antenna to be powered on.Please observe all safety precautions during these steps including: Do not perform in thevicinity of refueling operations; Do not perform while personnel are in the vicinity(approximately 20 feet) of the radar sweep area.NOTESee FAA AC20-68B “Recommended Radiation Safety Precautions For AirborneWeather Radar” for safety precautions to be taken by personnel when operating airborneweather radar on the ground.5.4.1.1 9 6 B ART 2000 Calibration Procedures Using GMX 200Refer to the Bendix/King ART2000 Color Weather Radar System Installation Manual, Revision 4 orlater. Follow the instructions in "Stabilization calibration with Radar Indicator" or its equivalent.Skip the description in the ART2000 manual on how to enter calibration mode. The GMX 200 allows asingle button push to enter calibration mode. The GMX 200 MUST be in Install mode to calibrate theradar head. Follow the instructions below.1. Turn the GMX 200 on.2. After boot-up is complete, key-in the install sequence 1, 4, 6, on the line select keys to enter theInstall mode.3. Press the FN key until one of the smart key options is RADAR. If the RADAR option is notavailable, ensure that the GMX 200 is configured for a radar source.4. Press the smart key corresponding to the RADAR option. You will now switch to the Radar page.5. Press the STBY/ON line select key on the GMX 200 to put the radar unit into standby mode. Thismay take up to twenty seconds.6. Once the radar is in standby mode, one of the menu options will be TEST. Press the TEST key.7. Once the GMX 200 is in Test mode, press the MENU/ENT key to switch to the Setup page.