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1.7 Operating Instructions This section contains generic operating instructions for TSO purposes only and is not to be used for field operating instructions. NOTE Always refer to applicable airframe specific documentation for instructions on GX000 system operation. Refer to the applicable display pilot's guide for all other installations. This documentation can be found on www.garmin.com. 1.7.1 Operation In Weather Mode WARNING Begin transmitting only when it is safe to do so. When transmitting while the aircraft is on the ground, no personnel or objects should be within 11 feet of the antenna. CAUTION In Standby mode, the antenna is parked at the center line. It is always a good idea to put the radar in Standby mode before taxiing the aircraft to prevent the antenna from bouncing on the bottom stop and possibly causing damage to the radar assembly. When the weather radar system is in the Weather or Ground Map mode, the system automatically switches to Standby mode on landing. In Reversionary modes, the weather radar system continues to operate as long as at least one Touchscreen Controller is operating. If both Touchscreen Controllers fail, the radar system automatically switches to Standby Mode and cannot be controlled. 1.7.1.1 Showing Weather Radar Data on the Weather Radar Display 1. From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings. 2. Touch the Radar On Button. Radar options are enabled when button annunciator is green, off when gray. 3. Touch the Display Mode Button. 4. Touch the Weather Button. If the aircraft is airborne, the radar begins transmitting. 5. If the aircraft is on the ground, the Touchscreen Controller displays a prompt shown in the figure below to confirm radar activation. Touch the OK Button to begin transmitting, or touch the Cancel Button to return to the Weather Radar Settings screen. 6. Turn the joystick to select the desired map range. 7. The system displays a horizontal scan. To change to a vertical scan, refer to the following procedure. 190-00829-01 Rev. C GWX 70 Installation Manual Page 1-7

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190-00829-01
GWX 70 Installation Manual
Rev. C
Page 1-7
1.7
Operating Instructions
This section contains generic operating instructions for TSO purposes only and is not to be used for field
operating instructions.
NOTE
Always refer to applicable airframe specific documentation for instructions on GX000
system operation.
Refer to the applicable display pilot’s guide for all other installations.
This documentation can be found on www.garmin.com.
1.7.1
Operation In Weather Mode
WARNING
Begin transmitting only when it is safe to do so.
When transmitting while the aircraft is on
the ground, no personnel or objects should be within 11 feet of the antenna.
CAUTION
In Standby mode, the antenna is parked at the center line. It is always a good idea to put
the radar in Standby mode before taxiing the aircraft to prevent the antenna from
bouncing on the bottom stop and possibly causing damage to the radar assembly.
When the weather radar system is in the Weather or Ground Map mode, the system automatically switches
to Standby mode on landing.
In Reversionary modes, the weather radar system continues to operate as long as at least one Touchscreen
Controller is operating. If both Touchscreen Controllers fail, the radar system automatically switches to
Standby Mode and cannot be controlled.
1.7.1.1
Showing Weather Radar Data on the Weather Radar Display
1.
From Home, touch Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings.
2.
Touch the Radar On Button. Radar options are enabled when button annunciator is green, off when
gray.
3.
Touch the Display Mode Button.
4.
Touch the Weather Button. If the aircraft is airborne, the radar begins transmitting.
5.
If the aircraft is on the ground, the Touchscreen Controller displays a prompt shown in the figure
below to confirm radar activation. Touch the OK Button to begin transmitting, or touch the Cancel
Button to return to the Weather Radar Settings screen.
6.
Turn the joystick to select the desired map range.
7.
The system displays a horizontal scan.
To change to a vertical scan, refer to the following
procedure.