190-01115-01 G3X™/G3X Touch™ Avionics Installation Manual
Rev. AV Page 7-3
7.3 General Specifications
See Section 2.2 for power/current specifications, and Section 2.4.1 for dimension/weight specifications.
7.4 Unit Installation
Fabrication of a wiring harness is required. Sound mechanical and electrical methods and practices are
recommended for installation of the GEA 24. Refer to Section 2.3
for wiring considerations, and to Section
23.4 for pinouts.
The GEA 24 connects to other LRUs in the G3X system using the CAN bus. To provide an optional
redundant path for engine data, a secondary RS-232 connection to a single GDU™ display is also
supported. See Figure 24-1.11
for wiring and configuration information.
1. Mount the unit to a suitable mounting location using (4) #10-32 pan or hex head screws.
2. Assemble the connector backshells and wiring harness.
3. Connect CAN terminator to unit if required (Section 2.3.1.3.3
).
4. Connect backshell connectors.
7.5 Mounting Requirements
The GEA 24 will mount remotely. The GEA 24 will be secured to the airframe using four #10-32 pan or
hex head screws supplied by the installer.
CAUTION
Do not mount the GEA 24 on the ‘hot’ side (engine side) of the firewall, or in any location
where it would be exposed to radiated heat from the engine.