hevansrv7a
Well Known Member
Preface: my '496 supplies serial data to my GRT. It also supplies the same data directly to the TruTrack AP if the selector switch is set that way. If it's set the other way, the AP gets its data from the GRT. I did this for backup & redundancy.
I wired the XRX to send serial data to both the '496 and the GRT at the same time so that both screens will show traffic alerts. In addition, the two GRT screens are connected by a serial connection so the traffic shows on either/both of them.
After a number of attempts, following revised advice from GRT, I set the "profile" of the XRX to "garmin". This is 9600 baud. The '496 interface must be set to the only option that provides for "TIS in" and that is also automatically at 9600. The GRT must then be set to accept 9600 from the '496. Since I have the AP set to received data from either source, the AP must also be set to accept 9600 and the GRT to send it. The GRT must be set to receive TIS, too (not Zaon although that is available).
It seems complicated when you have to find open "ports" on the GRT at the right baud rates, but the set up is actually pretty straight forward when it's done.
The good news is that it works. I finished testing today including shooting ILS approaches under GRT control with GPS 496 supplying enroute guidance to the FAF.
And, of course, the traffic reporting is nice to have!
I wired the XRX to send serial data to both the '496 and the GRT at the same time so that both screens will show traffic alerts. In addition, the two GRT screens are connected by a serial connection so the traffic shows on either/both of them.
After a number of attempts, following revised advice from GRT, I set the "profile" of the XRX to "garmin". This is 9600 baud. The '496 interface must be set to the only option that provides for "TIS in" and that is also automatically at 9600. The GRT must then be set to accept 9600 from the '496. Since I have the AP set to received data from either source, the AP must also be set to accept 9600 and the GRT to send it. The GRT must be set to receive TIS, too (not Zaon although that is available).
It seems complicated when you have to find open "ports" on the GRT at the right baud rates, but the set up is actually pretty straight forward when it's done.
The good news is that it works. I finished testing today including shooting ILS approaches under GRT control with GPS 496 supplying enroute guidance to the FAF.
And, of course, the traffic reporting is nice to have!