GTX-327

[gkucey]

Does the Garmin GXT-327 Xpndr require the serial-to-gray code converter to connect to the SV D37. Getting conflicting reports. Thanks

 

[dynonsupport]

The 327, 328, and 330 do not require converters. Single serial wire from the EFIS or SkyView works great.

The 320 does need the converter.

 

[n223rv]

What about a Garmin/Apollo SL-70? I assume I can use serial just like my D180? Thanks
-Mike

 

[dynonsupport]

If it worked with the D180 it will work the same with SkyView. There is no functional difference in the way a SkyView talks to a transponder and the way our D10 and D100 products did.

 

[apkp777]

I am sorry but I am confused. Section 9-10 of the SkyView installation manual describes connecting the Encoder Serial-to-Gray converter PN 100362-000.

I have a GTX 327, I do NOT need the converter? If not, how is my transponder hooked up. The Skyview manual only describes the use of the encoder.

 

[dynonsupport]

You do not need the converter with a 327. Run the TX wire of any of the 5 serial ports to the RX pin on the 327, then configure the output format on that pin to Icarus.

 

[n223rv]

So, if we have two displays, can we hook up the transponder to both displays for backup, like the gps?

 

[meljordan]

Yes, hook up the transponder to both displays, but turn one output on and leave the second output off. If you lose the first display, just go into the serial setup and turn on the second output (you can do this in flight, it takes only a few button pushes and knob turns). It works, I have done it in testing.

Regards,
Mel Jordan

 

[PhantomPholly]

I'll make another plug for Dynon and all of you Users to help keep the Wiki up to date with compatibility / wiring tips.

Here is a sample of a nice wiring matrix for the GNS 480.

Here is the HS-34 compatibility page - another page should be created for SkyView compatibility, or another column for SkyView should be added for links to system-specific wiring.

 

[dgardea]

You do not need the converter with a 327. Run the TX wire of any of the 5 serial ports to the RX pin on the 327, then configure the output format on that pin to Icarus.

Hello, I have a Garmin GTX320A. Will the above work for my transponder as well? Thanks for your help!

//Dave

 

[dynonsupport]

The 320 is an older transponder design and doesn't accept serial in. Only the 327, 328, and 330 do. You'll need out converter if you want to use a Dynon product as the encoder.

 

[dgardea]

Thanks for your reply .. on a Sunday no less! I also just noticed you answered my question in a post further up! Thanks //Dave

 

[tlongo]

I have the Becker 4401-1-175 transponder and it has RS422 output, will this communicate with the RS232 on my Dynon Skyview for altitude data or do I need RS232 to graycode converter?

 

[dynonsupport]

RS422 is a no-go on that model. The next model up (the 6401) describes that you can also get an RS232 signal using half of the RS422 wires, but I'm not sure we've heard of people doing that. It looks like the gray code converter will probably be needed.