Garmin 190-00004-00 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Av. Kit Install. Manual
190-00004-00 Rev. G
Page 11
With power applied to the aviation rack turn the GPS 100 on. The Self-Test Page will
be displayed followed by the Initialization Page. The GPS 100 must be properly set-
up per the instructions in Section 3.5 before performing the checkout procedure. Prior
to approving the Initialization page verify the following interfaces as appropriate:
CDI Ensure the CDI is deflected half scale left (2.5 dots).
TO/FROM Ensure the TO/FROM flag is in a TO condition.
NAV FLAG Ensure the NAV FLAG is out of view.
MESSAGE ANNUNCIATOR Ensure the message annunciators are illuminated.
RMI Ensure the RMI indicates 315
o
.
Approve the Initialization page, select the GPS Status page from Navigation Menu 1
(see Chapter 9 for more information on the GPS Status page). The process of satellite
acquisition is fully automatic and under normal circumstances will require 2-3
minutes to obtain navigation information (15 minutes or less when searching the sky).
If unable to acquire satellites, relocate the aircraft away from obstructions which
might be shading reception. If the situation does not improve, check the antenna
installation.
AUDIO
Select the Event Timer 1 page from Navigation Menu 2 (see Chapter 10 of the GPS 100
Owners Manual for more information on event timers). Set the count down timer to
go off in 1 minute. Prior to viewing the message indicating TIMER 1 EXPIRED (while
the "M" character is flashing in the upper right hand corner of the display), ensure the
audio interface is operating properly.
ARGUS 3000/5000/7000 or STORMSCOPE SERIES II with NAVAID or SHADIN FUEL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Once GPS position information is available, use the AutoStore
TM
function to store a
waypoint at your current position (see Chapter 8 of the GPS 100 Owners Manual for
information on the AutoStore
TM
function). After storing your location, GOTO the stored
waypoint (see Chapter 6 of the GPS 100 Owners Manual for information on the GOTO
function). Ensure the ARGUS or STORMSCOPE or SHADIN fuel management system
are receiving data from the GPS 100 and are functioning properly.