In a message dated 1/28/2005 11:00:16 A.M. Central Standard Time,
jschroeder@perigee.net writes:
Have you
read anything about the ability to connect a GDL 69 to the Garmin
GNS 480 (CNX 80)?
John,
Nope, the connection is thru the MX20 - that is both the GNS480 and the
GDL69 send info to the MX20 whilst the 430/530 will be able to display GDL69
info soon.
The GNS 480 provides advanced integration of leading-edge technologies with
the following innovative features:
- Glideslope guidance for LNAV/VNAV (Gamma 2) and LPV (Gamma 3) approaches,
and advisory vertical guidance for other non-precision approaches with
vertical path data associated with them
- Reversionary Modes on the Approach
- Automatic SUSPend key function
- New interfaces to Garmin GTX 330/33/320/32 Mode S/C transponders
- New interface to display traffic data from L-3 Avionics Systems Skywatch
- New "NAV" page with a full compass rose CDI display
- Flight Planning page enhancements
- Dual GNS 480 flight plan crossfill capability
- Ability to calculate RAIM when out of Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)
coverage
- Automatic frequency checking for ILS, backcourse, and VOR approaches
- Notification of navigation to non-WGS 84-compliant waypoints in the active
flight plan
- Ability to manually select maximum CDI scaling
The GNS 480 is also seamlessly integrated to work specifically with the
MX20 multi-function display
(MFD).
MX20 Features
- Advanced 6-inch diagonal color AMLCD display
- Built-in terrain elevation database
- Optional Chart View functions based on Jeppesen approach charts and
airport surface diagrams
- Split-screen capability for multiple displays
- Aircraft position and track on VFR- or IFR-style moving map
- Enabled for ADS-B or TIS-B traffic targets
- Control/display for available airborne weather radar
- Displays GPS mapping, radar, lightning, traffic, terrain, and datalink
systems
- Flexible I/O support for RS-232 and ARINC 429 interfaces
- 10-40 Vdc power capability
The Weather capability is in the MX20, not the GNS480.
Scott Krueger
AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL (KARR)
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