The Garmin Gx50 was designed for airplanes.
The Garmin Gx50, now discontinued, is a GPS device designed for use in aviation. It features a high-definition moving map display viewable even in sunlight. It is designed to position a plane's proximity to airports, runways and intersections. Pilots can use Smart Keys to operate the device. The Garmin Gx50 must be installed directly into the aircraft.
Instructions
1. Determine where you will mount the GPS.
2. Attach the connectors and the wiring harness to the mounting frame before the actual installation. The Gx50 is specifically designed to mount the avionics stack, located in the aircraft instrument panel so that the pilot can easily view and reach the device.
3. Clear about 1/8 or 1/4 of the area surrounding the Gx50. This will give the unit room for air circulation so it doesn't overheat.
4. Connect the altitude input to either an altitude encoder/converter or an air data converter. This will calculate the altitude of the aircraft.
5. Attach the 15- and 37-pin d-sub and coaxial cable connectors to the rear of the connector mounting plate. The rear connector plate should be connected to the mounting frame prior to installation.
6. Connect the shield grounds to the connector mounting plate.
7. Use a screwdriver to screw in the low-profile heads to install the mounting frame assembly in the instrument panel. Connect support brackets to the rear of the frame directly to the aircraft.
8. Point the clearance dimples upward when installing the mounting tube. Secure the mounting tube to the instrument panel structure by screwing them together with mounting screws. This will allow the unit to slide in and out.
9. Position the Gx50 unit with the front side facing up. Unscrew the cam lock mechanism by turning it counterclockwise and slide it into the frame.
10. Turn the cam lock mechanism clockwise and use your hand to tighten it into position. You can also use a hex screwdriver to tighten the installation. Ensure that the back of the bezel is flush to the mounting tube. If the cam lock is hard to turn, check that the binding and mounting tube have been correctly installed. You have now installed your Garmin Gx50.
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