Garmin GDL 69 manual Overview0B, Introduction7B, Gather8BInformation

1 Overview0B

1.1 Introduction7B

Before the GDL 69/69A can be used, the unit must have services subscribed to and be activated by XM Satellite Radio. This document will take you through the process. Please note that the GDL 69 is a weather data link only. The GDL 69A is a weather data link AND audio receiver. This document covers the GDL 69/69A - MX20 Activation, the GDL 69/69A – G1000 Activation, GDL 69 – GNS 430/530 Activation, the GDL 69/69A – GNS 430W/530W Activation, GDL 69/69A – G600 Activation, and lastly the GDL 69/69A – GMX 200 Activation. There is a separate procedure for each type of installation. Before activating, the GDL 69/69A must be installed in accordance with the installation manual

P/N 190-00355-02 Rev E or later.

It is essential to follow the activation instructions carefully, correctly, and completely. Improper activation may result in an installation that receives an incomplete set of weather products, or an installation that functions only part of the time.

1.2 Gather8BInformation

Your GDL 69 or GDL 69A is shipped with one or two radio hardware identifications, respectively (Radio IDs). These IDs serve as identification codes for your XM-equipped GDL 69/69A and are needed in the activation process. The Audio ID is for the XM radio service, and the Data ID is for the weather products. The GDL 69 will have an Data ID whereas the GDL 69/69A with have an Audio ID AND a Data ID. The ID information is attached to the last page of this document. It is also printed on a label on the back of the unit. Be sure to visit http://www.garmin.com and verify that you have the latest revision

of the documents listed in TableX1-1Xthat pertain to your equipment.

Table 1-1. Documents

Unit	Document	Part Number
MX 20 MFD	MX 20 Pilot’s Guide	560-1026-( )
GNC 420(A)	GNC 420(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference	190-00140-20
GNS 430(A)	GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference	190-00140-00
400W Series or 500W Series	400W/500W Series Pilot’s Guide Addendum	190-00356-30
GPS 400	GPS 400 Pilot’s Guide and Reference	190-00140-60
GPS 500	GPS 500 Pilot’s Guide and Reference	190-00181-60
GNS 530(A)	GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference	190-00181-00
GMX 200	GMX 200 Pilot’s Guide	190-00607-02
GDU 620	G600 Pilot’s Guide	190-00601-02
		See Dealers Only
G1000 Integrated Flight Deck	G1000 Pilot’s Guide	website at
		garmin.com

NOTE

If your aircraft has not been powered on for an extended period of time your XM subscription may have been automatically deactivated. In the event that this happens you will need to refresh the unit. Refer to Section 2X .2X (MX20), 3X .4X (G1000), 4X .4X (GNS 430/530), 5X .3X (GNS 430W/530W), 6.2 (GMX 200), or 7.2 (G600) for the procedure on ‘Refreshing’.

XM Activation Procedures	Page 1
190-00355-04	Rev. H