Captain Avgas
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I'm doing a power load analysis and I would appreciate it if any-one with a Garmin 696 or 796 can advise me how many amps the device consumes in continuous operation.
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Garmin 696/796 amp draw.
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From my final load plan sheets...
I show .4 amp in my final load VP-50 planning sheets...
I show .4 amp in my final load VP-50 planning sheets...
MauiLvrs
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I think that 4 amps is in there somewhere....
Mine is 1.7 amps
That is with XM running and steady state like you would typically see in flight. I did not measure boot up. Bat was about 2/3 charged and some of that current would have been charging the battery. It is a 696
That is with XM running and steady state like you would typically see in flight. I did not measure boot up. Bat was about 2/3 charged and some of that current would have been charging the battery. It is a 696
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tomcostanza
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Mine draws about 0.6A with the screen at full brightness, without XM.
696 Power Draw
Just for reference, I had my VPX configured for a 2 amp draw for the 696 and it would trip every time. Setting it to 3 amps (which required a pin reassignment) and will let you know if it was successful. At least now, that circuit can draw up to 5 amps so it will be just a software change if it does not work, as opposed to assigning a different pin.
Just for reference, I had my VPX configured for a 2 amp draw for the 696 and it would trip every time. Setting it to 3 amps (which required a pin reassignment) and will let you know if it was successful. At least now, that circuit can draw up to 5 amps so it will be just a software change if it does not work, as opposed to assigning a different pin.
humptybump
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The 795 has a 3A inline fuse. When it's internal battery needs a small amount of charging and the unit is operating at full brightness, I see 1.7A pretty consistently.
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Upon further investigation, the 696 was on a 1 amp circuit that I moved to a max 5 amp circuit that is set at 3 amps. I am sure it will not have any problems and was probable drawing just over 1 amp when it would trip (charging the battery).
Upon further investigation, the 696 was on a 1 amp circuit that I moved to a max 5 amp circuit that is set at 3 amps. I am sure it will not have any problems and was probable drawing just over 1 amp when it would trip (charging the battery).
