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Gns 400/500 Series Activation

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5 GNS 400/500 SERIES ACTIVATION The GNS 400/500 Series must be configured to accept information from a GDL 69 Series in accordance with the applicable GNS 400/500 Series installation manual. The complete activation process may take over 90 minutes, depending on the demands of the SiriusXM activation system. Do not cycle or remove power from the units during the activation process. It is recommended that the aircraft is outside and away from metallic structures. For activation, you will need the SiriusXM Radio ID and your billing information. The SiriusXM Radio ID is located on the Data Link Status page (see figure 5-1) and on the back page of this document. NOTE The GNS 400/500 Series navigators only support data services. Request DATA ONLY service using the Data Radio ID if connected to a GDL 69 Series unit with an audio receiver. NOTE Once service is activated, do not change pages until the DATA LINK STATUS page shows satellite radio service is activated. 5.1 Activation Steps 1. Ensure the aircraft's SiriusXM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. 2. Connect aircraft to external power source if available. 3. Apply power to system and allow GNS 400/500 Series and GDL 69 Series units to power up. 4. Select the DATA LINK page from the AUX page group. 5. Press the inner right knob to activate the cursor. Turn either the outer or inner right knob clockwise until DATA LINK STATUS is highlighted. Press the ENT key to select Data Link Status page. 6. Locate the Radio Data ID in the SATCOM SER NUM field. See figure 5-1 for additional information. For information on SAT ID/CONNECTIVITY, see table 5-1 and table 5-2. The SATCOM Operation field will always indicate Idle. To activate service, refer to SiriusXM's website at www.siriusxm.com/sxmaviation, or call (855) 796-9847. 7. Once the activation process with SiriusXM is complete, press the inner right knob to exit the DATA LINK STATUS page. 190-00355-04 Rev. L GDL 69/69A SiriusXM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions Page 5-1

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190-00355-04
GDL 69/69A SiriusXM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions
Rev. L
Page 5-1
5
GNS 400/500 SERIES ACTIVATION
The GNS 400/500 Series must be configured to accept information from a GDL 69 Series in accordance
with the applicable GNS 400/500 Series installation manual. The complete activation process may take
over 90 minutes, depending on the demands of the SiriusXM activation system. Do not cycle or remove
power from the units during the activation process. It is recommended that the aircraft is outside and away
from metallic structures. For activation, you will need the SiriusXM Radio ID and your billing
information. The SiriusXM Radio ID is located on the Data Link Status page (see figure 5-1) and on the
back page of this document.
NOTE
The GNS 400/500 Series navigators only support data services. Request DATA ONLY
service using the Data Radio ID if connected to a GDL 69 Series unit with an audio
receiver.
NOTE
Once service is activated, do not change pages until the DATA LINK STATUS page shows
satellite radio service is activated.
5.1
Activation Steps
1.
Ensure the aircraft’s SiriusXM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
2.
Connect aircraft to external power source if available.
3.
Apply power to system and allow GNS 400/500 Series and GDL 69 Series units to power up.
4.
Select the DATA LINK page from the AUX page group.
5.
Press the inner right knob to activate the cursor. Turn either the outer or inner right knob clockwise
until DATA LINK STATUS is highlighted. Press the
ENT
key to select Data Link Status page.
6.
Locate the Radio Data ID in the SATCOM SER NUM field. See figure 5-1 for additional
information. For information on SAT ID/CONNECTIVITY, see table 5-1 and table 5-2. The
SATCOM Operation field will always indicate Idle. To activate service, refer to SiriusXM’s
website at
www.siriusxm.com/sxmaviation
, or call (855) 796-9847.
7.
Once the activation process with SiriusXM is complete, press the inner right knob to exit the
DATA LINK STATUS page.