503.391.3411 f | 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) specification

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3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual 503.391.3411 f

GNS 530(A) specifications

The 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) is a sophisticated avionics solution designed specifically for general aviation and business aviation environments. It serves as an influential tool for pilots, offering enhanced navigation and communication capabilities. This device is particularly popular among those operating in complex airspaces and those who require efficient flight planning and execution.

One of the standout features of the GNS 530(A) is its integrated GPS navigation system. This system provides accurate positioning and navigation data, utilizing high-sensitivity GPS technology that improves situational awareness and safety. The device displays a comprehensive moving map, enabling pilots to visualize their flight routes, airspace boundaries, and nearby airports easily. Furthermore, it utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) capabilities, enhancing the accuracy of GPS signals and allowing for precision approaches.

In addition to GPS functions, the GNS 530(A) integrates VHF communication capabilities. This function allows pilots to communicate effectively with air traffic control and other aircraft, ensuring smooth operations in busy airspace. The intuitive interface includes a large, high-resolution display that presents essential flight information, making it easy for pilots to monitor vital data at a glance.

Another significant characteristic of the GNS 530(A) is its ability to interface with other avionics and flight management systems. This connectivity streamlines the flow of information between systems, allowing pilots to access a broader range of functionalities and enhancing overall flight management. With features like flight plan creation and editing, pilots can easily adapt to changes in their route.

The device also incorporates advanced safety features, such as terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS) and traffic information systems (TIS). These technologies provide real-time alerts, helping pilots avoid potential hazards and maintain safe distances from other aircraft.

The GNS 530(A) is renowned for its durability and reliability, meeting rigorous aviation standards. Its user-friendly design ensures that pilots with various skill levels can efficiently use its features, making it an invaluable tool for enhancing airborne operations. Overall, the 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) significantly contributes to the efficiency, safety, and enjoyment of flying, representing a vital component in modern aviation avionics.

Contents

GNS 530A Page Revision Date of Revision Description Updated per Main SWRecord of Revisions Initial Release Copyright Table of Contents MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, GNS 530A Pilot’s Guide and Reference GNS 530A Pilot’s Guide and Reference Warranty Limited Warranty Blank Standard Package Section Introduction KEY and Knob Functions Left-hand Keys and Knobs Right-hand Keys and Knobs Bottom Row Keys Blank Direct-to Takeoff Tour Powering up the GNSFlight plan features Section IFR procedures Section Overview Instrument Panel Self-test Acknowledging the database informationPress the ENT Key Viewing the Checklists Setting fuel on board to full if not provided by sensor Returning to the previous page after viewing a message Satellite StatusViewing a system message Press the MSG Key again Changing the standby Vloc frequency Selecting COM and Vloc FrequenciesChanging the standby communication frequency Placing the standby frequency in the active ﬁeld Groups GroupsNAV Pages Selecting the desired NAV Map Direct-to NavigationSelecting a direct-to destination Default NAV Selecting the Default NAVPress and hold the CLR Key Figure NAV/COM Changing the data ﬁelds Selecting a communication or navigation frequency 22 Airport Window IFR Procedures To display the Procedures Page -23, press the Proc KeySelecting an approach, departure, or arrival Turn the small right knob to select the desired Nrst Nearest Nrst PagesDisplaying the Nrst pages Displaying a list of nearby airports Viewing additional information for a nearby airport Press the Direct-toKey Press the ENT Key Figure Press the MSG Key again to return to the previous display Nearest Nrst AirspaceViewing an airspace alert message Viewing additional airspace information Flight Plans FPL Creating a new ﬂight plan Activating the new ﬂight plan 35 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu Squelch VolumeCOM Window and Tuning Section COM Selecting a COM frequency Standby Frequency Auto-Tuning Selecting a COM frequency for a nearby airport Selecting a COM frequency for any airport in the ﬂight plan Nearest Artcc Stuck Microphone Quickly tuning and activatingEmergency Channel Selecting a COM frequency for any airport in the database Blank Selecting the desired page group from any Main page GroupsSection NAV Pages Selecting the desired page within the group Default NAV NAV page Group Quickly selecting the Default NAV Page from any Adjusting the Map scale Selecting Desired On-Screen Data Selecting a different data item for any data ﬁeld Enabling or disabling the auto zoom feature Restoring Factory SettingsRestoring all six data ﬁelds to factory default settings Dual Unit Considerations MAP Selecting a map range Quickly decluttering the Map Display Map Detail Level Map Panning Selecting the panning function and panning the Map DisplayPress the CLR Key to exit the information pages Map Direct-to Airspace Information on the MapPress the ENT Key to display an options menu Figure Map Setup Displaying the Map Page MenuMap To enable/disable automatic zoom Changing the map orientationPress the ENT Key to accept the selected option Figure Section NAV Pages Measuring bearing and distance between two points Distance MeasurementsAdding Data Fields to the Map To turn the data ﬁelds off/on Changing a data ﬁeld Restoring the factory default settingsClearing On-Screen Weather Data Press the small right knob to remove the cursor Selectable Display Settings TerrainTerrain Showing or hiding aviation data Displaying a 120˚ viewChanging the display range Select the Terrain Page and press the Menu Key Inhibiting Terrain Inhibit ModeTerrain Symbols Enabling Terrain Taws Taws Inhibiting Taws Enabling TawsPress the ENT Key. The Taws system is functional again Taws Symbols Manually testing the Taws systemTaws Manual Test NAV/COM Press the small right knob to activate the cursor Scrolling through the list of frequencies Viewing usage restrictions for a frequencyTo return to the NAV/COM Page, press the ENT Key Satellite Status Sky View GPS Receiver Status Should be in view Using satellite dataGPS Receiver Status Messages By an altitude serializer Overview Section DIRECT-TO NavigationPress the Direct-toKey, followed by the ENT Key twice Selecting a Destination by Facility Name or City Selecting a direct-to destination by facility name or city Selecting a Destination from the Active Flight Plan Selecting a direct-to destination from the active ﬂight plan Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to destination Selecting the Nearest Airport as a Direct-to DestinationShortcuts Selecting an on-screen waypoint as a direct-to destination Selecting a Direct-to destination from the Map Press the Direct-to Key followed by the ENT Key twiceSelecting a direct-to destination from the Map Specifying a Course to a Waypoint Cancelling Direct-to NavigationCancelling a direct-to Manually deﬁning the direct-to course Flight Plan Catalog Section Flight Plans Flight Plan Editing Adding a waypoint to an existing ﬂight plan Deleting a waypoint from an existing ﬂight plan Changing the comment line for an existing ﬂight plan Activating an existing ﬂight plan Activating Flight PlansInverting Flight Plans Activating an existing ﬂight plan in reverse order Copying a ﬂight plan to another ﬂight plan catalog location Copying Flight PlansDeleting Flight Plans Deleting a ﬂight plan Flight Plan Catalog Options 14 Crossﬁll GNS 530A Pilot’s Guide and Reference Deleting all ﬂight plans Sorting the catalog listing by number or comment Active Flight Plan Options Accessing the Active Flight Plan MenuActive Flight Plan Options shown in -1 are available for Active Flight Plan Active Flight Plan Page Menu Options Changing a data ﬁeld on the Active Flight Plan Activating a ﬂight plan along a speciﬁc leg 23 Active Flight Plan Page Menu With ‘Load?’ highlighted, press the ENT Key Selecting a departure for the departure airport 29 Active Flight Plan Page Menu Removing a waypoint using the CLR Key Press the CLR Key to display a conﬁrmation window Figure With ‘Activate?’ highlighted, press the ENT Key Reviewing a procedure while viewing a ﬂight planActivating a speciﬁc leg of the active ﬂight plan Press the ENT Key to select the WPT Page Group Blank Section Procedures Press the Proc Key to display the Procedures Activating an approach ‘GPS’ Designations Activating the approach, with vectors to ﬁnal NON-PRECISION Approach Operations Approaches with Procedure Turns  NAV/COM Flying the Procedure Turn Refer to -12 for the following steps Fly the outbound course Refer to -17 for the following stepsTurn to the ﬁnal approach course   Flying the Missed Approach 23 ‘Hold Teardrop’ Annunciation     Flying an Approach with a Hold  Refer to -27 for the following steps 29 Approach Mode Refer to -29 for the following steps Flying a DME Arc Approach 31 Final Approach   36 Procedures Refer to -35 for the following steps 38 Approach Mode Refer to -38 for the following steps Activating vectors-to-ﬁnal from the Procedures Vectors to FinalSelecting ‘VECTORS’ from the Transitions Window 42 Procedures Flying the Vectors Approach When approaching the FAF, a waypoint alert ATC instructs the pilot to turn right to a headingRefer to -46 for the following steps Course From Fix Flight Plan Legs       50 Waypoint Alert, Default NAV PMD VOR 55 Waypoint Alert On selecting departures Departure runway in this example ILS Approaches 59 Waypoint Alert   Selecting an ILS Approach As mentioned, the Vloc receiver must be Used for this approach. Press the ENT Key toAcknowledge the message Flying the ILS Approach   Refer to -68 for the following steps Turn to track the ILS approach course 70 CDI Scale Transition 72 Waypoint Alert Points to Remember for ALL Approaches Points to Remember for Localizer-based Approaches Localizer frequency must be active to use Vloc guidance Blank WPT page Group Section WPT PagesQuickly selecting a WPT Entering a waypoint identiﬁer Entering a waypoint facility name or city locationTurn the large right knob to select the next character ﬁeld Duplicate Waypoints First Facility for Charlotte Airport Location Selecting a waypoint identiﬁer from a list of duplicates Radar Radar coverage Yes or No Airport Location Page OptionsElevation In feet or meters Selecting an Airport Location Page Menu Option Airport Runway Displaying information for each additional runway Adjusting the range of the map image Airport Runway Page OptionsSelecting an Airport Runway Page Menu Option Airport Frequency 14 111.55 Highlighted Atis Asos Awos To return to the Airport Frequency Page, press the ENT Key Selecting an Airport Frequency Page Menu Option Airport ApproachAirport Frequency Page Options Scrolling through the available approaches and transitions Airport Approach Page Options 20 Approach Window Airport Arrival Loading an approach from the Airport ApproachScrolling through the available arrivals 24 Arrivals Window Airport Arrival Page Options Loading an arrival procedure from the Airport ArrivalAirport Departure Scrolling through the available departures Loading a departure procedure from the Airport Departure Airport Departure Page OptionsPress the ENT Key. The cursor moves to the runway ﬁeld Following descriptions and abbreviations are used IntersectionNDB Freq Frequency in kilohertz kHz VOR Selecting a VOR frequency from the VOR User Waypoint Creating User Waypoints Press the ENT Key to accept the selected position Press the small right knob to remove the ﬂashing cursor Creating User Waypoints from the Map Capturing and saving the present position as a user waypoint Modifying User Waypoints 42 Position Field Selected User Waypoint Page Options Viewing a list of all user waypoints Deleting a user waypoint User Waypoint ListPress the small right knob to return to the User Waypoint Select the User Waypoint List, as described in this section Renaming a user waypoint from the User Waypoint List Deleting a user waypoint from the User Waypoint List Deleting all user waypoints from memory 50 User Waypoint List Page Menu Blank Nrst page Group Section Nrst PagesQuickly selecting a Nrst Nearest FSS Nearest Airport Navigating to a Nearby Waypoint Frequency Moved to Active Field Nearest Intersection Desired Airport Highlighted Nearest NDB Nearest VOR Quickly tuning a VOR’s frequency from the nearest VOR Viewing additional information for a nearby VOR Nearest Center Artcc Nearest User Waypoint Nearest Flight Service Station FSS 20 FSS Field Selected Nearest Airspace Shows ‘Inside of airspace’Press the MSG Key again to return to the previous Viewing additional details for an airspace Listed on the Nearest Airspace Press the COM Flip-ﬂopKey to activate the selected frequency Training See Chart SurfaceProhibited Restricted Unspeciﬁed Section Vloc Receiver Ident Audio and VolumeVloc Window and Tuning To select a VOR/localizer/ILS frequency Vloc Ident Window To select a Vloc frequency from the VOR Page or Nearest VOR Tuning the Vloc when an approach is active Frequency Highlighted on Nrst VOR CDI Key Highlight ‘Load?’ Quickly selecting an AUX AUX page GroupSection AUX Pages Turn the small right knob to select the desired AUX Flight Planning Selecting a menu option from the Flight PlanningFollowing menu options are available 10-3 Flight Planning Page Fuel Planning Performing fuel planning operations Flight Planning Page Trip Planning Performing trip planning operations Flight Planning Page Density Alt/TAS/Winds Calculating density altitude, true airspeed, and winds aloft Flight Planning Page Scheduler Entering a scheduled message ﬂashing cursor highlights the ﬁrst message ﬁeld Flight Planning Page CrossﬁllEditing a scheduled message Deleting a scheduled message 10-9 Utility 15 Utility Selecting a menu option from the Utility 16 Trip Statistics Utility Page Checklists Creating a checklist Inserting a checklist step into an existing checklist Executing a checklistEditing a checklist Deleting a checklist or all checklists Sorting the checklists by name or entry Utility Page Flight TimersCopying a checklist Viewing, using, or resetting the generic timer Recording or resetting the departure time Viewing, using, or resetting total trip time Utility Page Raim Prediction Resetting trip statistics readoutsUtility Page Trip Statistics Predicting Raim availability Utility Page Software Versions Utility Page Database Versions Setup Utility Page Terrain Database Versions Selecting a menu option from the Setup 29 Units/Position ±0.3 nm or Auto Approach Raim ProtectionAuto oceanic ±5.0 nm or Auto Enroute For example, if the buffer is set at 500 feet, Setup Page CDI/Alarms 31 Restricted Alarm Window Setup Page CDI Scale/Alarms Changing the maximum CDI scale Setting the arrival alarm and alarm distance Changing the ILS CDI scale Setup Page Units/Position Setting the magnetic variationChanging the units of measure Mgrs Military Grid Reference System Changing the position formatDisplaying the map datum Press the ENT Key to accept the selected format Displaying local time or UTC Setup Page Date/TimeSetting the local time Press the ENT Key to accept the selected offset Setting the minimum runway length and runway surface Setup Page Display BacklightSetup Page Nearest Airport Criteria Changing the backlighting intensity Setup Page Data Field Conﬁguration Conﬁguring the Auxiliary Data FieldAbbreviation Data Type Setup Page COM Conﬁguration Setting the COM channel spacingWith ‘Restore Defaults?’ highlighted, press the ENT Key 10-30 Section Vertical Navigation Displaying the Vertical NavigationPress the Vnav key Creating a vertical navigation proﬁle Target Altitude Selected 11-3 Restoring the factory default Vnav settings Disabling/enabling the vertical navigation Vnav messages Operating Criteria System must have a valid 3-D GPS position solutionIntroduction Limitations Using Terrain Terrain AlertingBaro-Corrected Altitude Unlighted Obstacle Altitude When an alert is issued, visual annunciations are displayed Terrain Alerts Alert Type Annunciation Pop-Up Alert Terrain Failure None Terrain Inhibited Terrain Not Available Shows system status annunciations that may also be issued Alert Type Premature Descent Alerting Is displayed in the Terrain annunciator ﬁeld Terrain Failure Alert Terrain not Available Alert General Database Information Database Versions Updating terrain/obstacle databases Database UpdatesTerrain/Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage Database Coverage Area Taws Alerting Section Taws Using Taws 1000’ AGL Taws Alerts Taws Annunciation Field Indicates the default conﬁguration RTC Warning Phase of Flight Forward Looking Terrain AvoidancePop-Up Alert Aural Message Taws Inhibit Functional again Excessive Descent Rate Alert Negative Climb Rate After Takeoff Alert NCR Negative Climb Rate NCR Alert Criteria ‘FIVE-HUNDRED’ Aural Alert Taws not Available AlertTaws Failure Alert Database Information for Taws 13-12 Traffic Information Service TIS Interface Section Additional FeaturesTIS Operation TIS Operational Procedures TIS LimitationsAbove the requesting aircraft Figure 14-3 TIS Symbology TIS Audio AlertingTrafﬁc Type Trafﬁc TIS Trafﬁc data is displayed on the Trafﬁc Page Figure Trafﬁc Coasting Banner Age Indicator TIS Trafﬁc Display Status and Pilot Response Trafﬁc Warning Window 10 ‘Standby’ Message Trafﬁc Page Display Range ‘TA’ annunciationChanging the display range on the Trafﬁc TA only Only trafﬁc advisories are displayed on the Map Thumbnail Trafﬁc on MapConﬁguring TIS trafﬁc on the Map Displaying Thumbnail Trafﬁc on the Map Activating the panning feature and panning the map display Highlighting TIS Trafﬁc Using Map Page PanningPower-Up Test GTX 330 has failed After Landing Flight ProceduresManual Override Press the ENT Key to conﬁrm Weather Data Link Interface Introduction Nexrad Abnormalities Weather ProductsNexrad Description Nexrad Limitations Nexrad Intensity Display DBZ Rain Snow Source of Nexrad Echo Requesting Nexrad Data Requesting Nexrad data from the Data Link Data Received Message GDL 49 Only Requesting Nexrad data from the MapFollow the preceding steps 4 Press the small right knob Customizing Nexrad Data on the WeatherTo display Nexrad Data on the Weather Customizing the Nexrad data on Weather Customizing Nexrad Data on the Map Customizing the MapPattern Request Shortcuts Three methods of selecting the Airport Location Viewing the Data Link Request Log Sending Position Reports GDL 49 OnlyData Link Request Log Page GDL 49 Only Data Link Request Log Page is displayed Figure Requesting Graphical Metars Requesting graphical Metars from the Data LinkSelect the Data Link Page from the AUX Page Group Metar Request Page has the following user- selectable ﬁelds Select the Map Displaying graphical Metars on the NAV WeatherRequesting graphical or textual Metars from the Map Displaying graphical Metars on the NAV Weather Weather Legend Displaying Textual MetarsDisplaying the Weather Legend Displaying Temperature/Dewpoints Displaying Wind Data Troubleshooting Monitoring the Data LinkView the Data Link Status Has been lost During power-up‘ ’ ‘Data Link has View’ Standard Aviation Forecast Abbreviations‘Satellite Quality is ‘0’ Graphics Metar GraphicsMETARs Ceiling and Visibility Flight Rules Winds Wind SpeedBlank Unknown Temperature Dewpoints Temp Dewpoint Display Ranges 14-32 Fault Detection Fault Detection ExclusionDetection and Exclusion PRE-DEPARTURE Verification of FDE Terminal and En Route Area Navigation Rnav Operations’ Messages Messages ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV Terms COM transmitter power has been reduced Data transfer cancelled crossﬁll is busy Data transfer cancelled version mismatchFPL is full remove unnecessary waypoints Nm of an arrival airport, when an approach is loaded Not receiving input data on 429 Channel Select appropriate frequency for approach Unit conﬁguration has changed The GNS Persists, contact a Garmin dealer for assistance Abbreviations Fpm Glideslope Lrg Large Gallons Liters FeetLocalizer Heading Millibars of Pressure Inches of Mercury Med Medium Total Air Temperature ProceduresPower Temperature Expressed as a horizontal position error in feet or meters Navigation TermsALT altitude Height above mean sea level MSL 16-13 16-14 Appendix a Data Card USE To insert the NavData or Terrain Data card Figure A-2 To remove the NavData or Terrain data card Figure A-2 Figure A-3 Swing Arm Handle Operation Update Rate Once per second, continuous Accuracy Unit Weight Pounds installed 3.9 kgTemperature Unit Size 25’W x 11.00’D x 4.60’H Appendix B Specifications What is RAIM, and how does it affect approach operations? Appendix C MAP Datums Can I ﬁle slant Golf ‘/G’ using my GPS? What does the OBS key do and when do I use it? Annunciator How do I ﬂy the GPS with an autopilot and DG heading bug? Figure C-4 ‘SUSP’ Annunciation When does the CDI scale change, and what does it change to? ﬂashing turn advisory ‘TURN to ###’Enroute/Oceanic CDI Comparison GPS vs. VOR Index GPS Map orientation 3-10 Index Index Blank Page 503.391.3411 f