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Garmin Apollo SL50 User Manual

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  • Page 2 © 2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel: 913/397.8200 Garmin (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, Hampshire S051 9DL, U.K.
  • Page 3 Welcome ... Welcome ... Welcome to a new era of aviation navigation communication. Once again, Garmin AT, Inc. has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The Apollo SL50 and SL60 are unequaled in providing the features, level of performance, and reliability that aviation users require.

  • Page 4: History Of Revisions

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Garmin AT, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. DOC Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Change Lat/Lon Reference Position ..11 Checking GPS Signal Strength..... . . 13 Entering a Destination Waypoint .
  • Page 6 Parallel Track Offset ......29 GPS Position........30 Countdown Timer.
  • Page 7 Creating a Flight Plan......48 Flight Plan Leg Information ......50 Manual Leg Activation.
  • Page 8 GPS Sensor........80...
  • Page 9 Introduction to GPS Navigation..... . . 91 GPS Overview ........91 GPS System Accuracy .
  • Page 10 GPS Command Failure ....99 GPS Self Test Failure ....100 GPS Sensor Lat/Lon Failure .

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1.3 inch high by 6.25 inch wide package that conserves panel space. The SL50 uses the same 8-channel GPS engine that is used in Garmin AT’s high end TSO C129 terminal and enroute certified products. The 32 character alphanumeric LED...

  • Page 12: Sl60

    The Emergency Search feature, invented by Garmin AT, when used with the Direct-To feature makes it easy to quickly select an airport as a new destination whether because of a change in plans, or to react to an emergency.

  • Page 13: Display

    The display is a 1-line by 32-character 5x7 dot Display matrix alphanumeric display. A photocell is located in the top left corner of the front panel display. The photocell automatically controls the light intensity of the display LEDs from low brightness at night to high brightness during daylight operation.

  • Page 14: Controls

    Introduction Controls Power/Volume/Squelch Knob(SL60) The knob on the left side of the SL60 controls power on/off, volume, and squelch test. Rotate the knob clockwise (CW) past the detent to turn the power on. Continue rotating the knob to the right to increase speaker and headphone amplifier volume level.
  • Page 15 WPT (Waypoint) - SL50 The Waypoint key allows access to the waypoint database. (SL60 accesses the database from within the System function - see page 39.) NAV (Navigation) Press the NAV key to reach the navigation functions. SYS (System Mode) Press the SYS key to reach the System mode functions.

  • Page 16: Apollo Sl50/60 Features

    Nearest Waypoint Search Internal Database of Airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, Frequencies, and Airport Info Update the database through the serial port SL50/60 GPS Receiver Performance Specifications 8-Channel Parallel GPS Receiver Certified TSO C129 Class A2 for En Route and Terminal Operation...
  • Page 17 SL60 Comm Radio Features 760 Communication Channels Frequency Range: 118 to 136.975 MHz Weather Channels: Receive only Active and Standby Flip/Flop Frequencies Volume Control 32-Character High-Intensity Alphanumeric LED Display Transmit Status Indicator Backlit Keypad Controls Automatic Display Intensity Control 2x10 Frequency Memory and Recall Stores/Recalls Ten User-Defined Frequencies Stores/Recalls Previous Ten Frequencies Frequency Monitor Function (listens to standby while...
  • Page 18 Apollo SL50/60 Features Notes...

  • Page 19: Getting Started The First Time

    This section explains how to get started using your Apollo SL50/60. Information in this section explains how to startup the unit, check signals from the GPS satellites, enter a seed position, and GOTO a destination waypoint. It is necessary to enter a seed position and the current time the first time you turn the unit on.

  • Page 20: Entering A Seed Position

    Seed choice of entering a Seed Position. The Seed Position Position is a starting reference point so the GPS receiver knows what satellites it is looking for. If a Seed Position has been previously entered, you do not need to select a new Present Position or a Reference Waypoint.

  • Page 21: Change Lat/Lon Reference Position

    2. Turn the Large knob to each character of the waypoint name. Change the character with the Small knob. aSLE c SALEM 3. Note that you can change the character just before the airport name to either a “c” or an “f.” The “c” indicates a “city”...
  • Page 22 Getting Started the First Time 4. After entering the Seed Position, you will be prompted next to clear the active flight plan. Choose Yes or No with the Small knob. Press ENT to now continue normal operations. Clear Active Flight Plan YES?

  • Page 23: Checking Gps Signal Strength

    The unit shows the GPS signal strength screen in Checking GPS Signal the GPS Sensor function. Make it a habit to check Strength this screen to make sure that the unit is properly tracking visible satellites before you fly. The Apollo...

  • Page 24: Entering A Destination Waypoint

    Getting Started the First Time The GPS antenna must be able to “see” each satellite it is tracking. If a satellite is “shaded” by the wing or fuselage during a turn, it may temporarily lose track of that satellite. If this happens, or if the geometry of the satellites available is poor, the unit may temporarily calculate a “2D Fix”...

  • Page 25: Using The Direct-To Function

    Using the Direct-To Function 1. Press the Direct-To key. Change the waypoint type by moving to the character to the left of the waypoint name with the Large knob. vUBG f NEWBERG 2. Change the type of destination waypoint by turning the Small knob to select: airport (a), NDB (n), VOR (v), INT (i), or USER (u).
  • Page 26 Getting Started the First Time 6. Press SEL again to select the entire city name. aPDX +c PORTLAND 7. Turn the Small knob to view each airport with the current city name. The city name can be a maximum of 16 characters. Longer names will be truncated.

  • Page 27: Navigation Basics

    Nav info section of the System Functions chapter (see page 65). The Large knob will select the higher level Nav functions: Nav pages, Emergency Search, Parallel Track Offset, GPS Position, Countdown Waypoints. The Small knob will look at the pages available for each function;...

  • Page 28: Autonav

    Navigation Basics Ete aEUG 00:22 Brg 082 Turn the Small knob to view the other available Navigation displays. TAE = Difference between Track and Desired Track Bearing = Direction to waypoint Course = Desired Track between specific waypoints Desired Track = Course direction Track = Direction the aircraft is going Heading = Direction the aircraft is pointed...

  • Page 29: Nav Pages

    Bearing is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. The Bearing value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank or the GPS receiver does not have a valid position. Bearing Label Bearing Value "Diamond"...
  • Page 30 1000 to 9999 km in 1 km increments. The Range value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank or the GPS receiver does not have a valid position. Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance Off...
  • Page 31 0.001 nm resolution, 1.0 to 9.99 nm at 0.01 nm resolution, and 10.0 to 99.9 nm at 0.1 nm resolution. 1.6 <<<A If the GPS sensor is not sending a valid position, or the current TO waypoint is blank, the CDI will display “—Nav Flagged—”. North...
  • Page 32 Navigation Basics Desired Track (Dtk) Desired Track is the course angle between the FROM and TO waypoints referenced to the magnetic variation at the current FROM waypoint. Desired Track is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Dtk 173 48.0nm Trk 173 TAE 000 Desired Track Desired Track...
  • Page 33 0 to 999 knots in 1 knot increments. The Ground Speed value will be replaced with dashes if the speed is less than 5 knots, there is no valid GPS position, or the TO waypoint is blank. See page 71 for details on changing units of measurement.
  • Page 34 The result is rounded to the nearest 100 feet. The value will be replaced with dashes if there is no valid GPS position, the TO waypoint is blank, or the current position is outside of the database coverage area.

  • Page 35: Emergency Search

    (00:00 to 23:59) based on the UTC 24 hour clock. The values will be replaced with dashes if the speed is less than 5 knots, there is no valid GPS position, or the TO and destination waypoints are blank. eta aEUG...

  • Page 36: Searching Around A Reference Waypoint

    Navigation Basics miles of your present position. The Bearing and Distance to the displayed waypoint is shown on the right side of the display. Press ENT to set the displayed waypoint as the new destination (TO) waypoint. Searching Around a Reference Waypoint Use this function to search for the 20 nearest waypoints within 600 miles of a reference waypoint selected from the database.

  • Page 37: Setting Runway Limits

    5. Turn the Small knob to view the nearest 20 waypoints. Setting Runway Limits Narrow the type of airports that you will accept by choosing the runway length, lighting, and surface type. 1. While in the Emergency Search function, turn the Large knob to view the “Runway Limits”...

  • Page 38: Special Use Airspace

    Navigation Basics When searching around your present position, the Special first ten airspaces within 100 miles are displayed. If Airspace you are using the Simulator, the first 20 airspaces within 100 miles are displayed. While searching for airspaces, the keys and knobs are disabled and the following display will appear.

  • Page 39: Parallel Track Offset

    The Nearest Airspace list is updated periodically as your aircraft moves and the following display will appear. Re-Organizing Airspaces... This function allows you to create a parallel course Parallel Track Offset offset to the left or right from your current FROM-TO course from 0.1 to 20.0 nm.

  • Page 40: Gps Position

    Track is in use. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will state that Parallel Track is in use. Using Direct-To will cancel Parallel Track. The GPS Position page shows the calculated Latitude Position and Longitude, as well as its Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP).
  • Page 41 3. Turn the Large knob to move between the time value fields. Countdown Timer 4. Turn the Small knob to edit the hours, minutes, or seconds value. Countdown Timer 5. Press ENT to start the timer at the selected time value.

  • Page 42: From/To/Next Waypoint

    Navigation Basics The From/To/Next Waypoint page allows you to From/To/Next Waypoint create a three waypoint mini-flightplan while within the Nav function. These waypoints are like a three waypoint window into your Active Flight Plan. Changes to this page or to the Active Flight Plan changes the other one.
  • Page 43 3. Turn the Large knob ccw one position to the waypoint type. Choose Airport (a), VOR (v), NDB (n), Intersection (i), or User-defined (u) with the Small knob. vABA f ARUBA 4. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the first character of the waypoint name.
  • Page 44 Navigation Basics To Waypoint 1. Press SEL and move to the To waypoint with the Large knob. aEUG 2. The insert (Ins?) choice will flash. Press ENT and then select the To waypoint as you did for the From waypoint. 3.

  • Page 45: Placing The To Waypoint On Hold

    Editing 1. While in the Navigation function, turn the Large knob to view the From/To/Next page. 2. Press SEL to start editing. 3. Turn the Large knob to select the From, To, or Next waypoint field to edit. 4. The flashing selection will ask you to choose between Ins (Insert), Chg (Change), or Del (Delete).

  • Page 46: Using Direct-To

    Navigation Basics Pressing the Direct-To key sets the From location Using Direct-To as your present position. When using the Direct-To function, overwritten with the word “Direct.” If you remove the Direct-To position with the Del? option, the old From waypoint is returned to that position. If you edit the From position, Direct-To navigation will be replaced by the new entered waypoint.

  • Page 47: Waypoint Functions

    Waypoint Functions The Apollo SL50/60 provides an extensive built-in Waypoint Information database of waypoint information to aid the navigator. Waypoints in the database are divided into 5 categories. This structure allows you to easily select a waypoint as a destination, search for waypoint information, search for nearest waypoints, or insert waypoints into a flight plan.
  • Page 48 Waypoint Functions VOR Waypoint Information — Identifier — Name — Radial and distance from the VOR — Bearing and distance from present position — Operating frequency — Lat/Lon coordinates NDB Waypoint Information — Bearing and distance from present position — Operating frequency —...

  • Page 49: Getting Information About A Waypoint

    You can access the Waypoint database by either Getting Information looking directly or by using a feature that draws about a information from the database, such as using Waypoint Emergency Search or creating a Flightplan. This section will describe going directly into the database, the other methods of using the waypoint database will be covered in the sections about the specific features.

  • Page 50: Database Update

    Connect your SL50/60 to the serial port of a PC with the appropriate cable. Use Garmin AT’s Waypoint Manager software to perform the update. 1. In the Waypoint Database, turn the Large knob to the Database Update page.

  • Page 51: Nearest (Emergency Search) Waypoint

    2. The SL50/60 will provide a series of displays showing your progress during the update process. Follow the directions in the Waypoint Manager documentation. An important safety feature of the SL50/60 is its Nearest (Emergency ability to locate waypoints closest to your position. Search) Should you have to land quickly, you can use this Waypoint...

  • Page 52: Create User Waypoint By Lat/Lon

    Waypoint Functions The Apollo SL50/60 allows you to create up to 200 Create User of your own waypoints to the waypoint database. Waypoint You can create a waypoint based on a Lat/Lon or by Lat/Lon using a radial and distance from another waypoint. You can also add the runway length.
  • Page 53 5. Runway Length is not shown on the first page of the waypoint. Turn the Large knob cw past the last Lat/Lon value or ccw before the first character of the waypoint name to view the Runway Length. HOME USER Rwy Length: 0000 ft 6.

  • Page 54: Create User Waypoint By Radial/Distance

    Waypoint Functions 1. In the SL50, press the WPT key. In the SL60, Create User Waypoint by press the SYS key, turn the Large knob to Radial/Distance view the “Waypoint Database” page, and then press ENT. 2. Turn the Large knob to view the “Create User Wpt By Rad/Dis”...

  • Page 55: Delete User Waypoint

    6. Press ENT when you have finished entering the waypoint information. You will be prompted to create a name for the waypoint. #000 USER 44010.96N 121043.35W 7. Now, use the Large and Small knobs to enter the waypoint name. You can also adjust Lat/Lon and add the Runway Length.

  • Page 56: Modify User Waypoint

    Waypoint Functions 1. In the SL50, press the WPT key. In the SL60, press Modify User the SYS key, turn the Large knob to view the Waypoint “Waypoint Database” page, and then press ENT. 2. Turn the Large knob to view the “Modify User Waypoint”...

  • Page 57: Flight Plan Functions

    Flight Plan Functions Flight plans are specific routes between waypoints you may store in the Apollo SL50/60’s memory. This information is used to calculate useful flight statistics. The Flight Plan function allows you to have up to 10 stored flight plans. Each flight plan may have up to 20 legs.

  • Page 58: Active Flight Plan

    Flight Plan Functions Active Flight Plan The first plan in the Flight Plan function is the Active plan and is noted by the name *Active* with asterisks. This name cannot be changed in the Active page. *Active* The basic steps for creating a flight plan include: Creating a Flight Plan entering the plan name and inserting waypoints.
  • Page 59 3. Turn the Small knob to select the first flight plan name character. R_______ 4. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position. Turn the Small knob to select the next name character. You can have up to eight characters in the flight plan name.

  • Page 60: Flight Plan Leg Information

    Flight Plan Functions 9. The Ins? Prompt will flash in the To waypoint position. Press ENT. 10. Repeat steps 7-9 for the remaining waypoints in your flight plan. 11. Press SEL when your flight plan is complete. Two types of information are available within flight Flight Plan plan legs.
  • Page 61 Estimated Time of Arrival is for the displayed To waypoint. It is available only in the Active flight plan and requires an actual ground speed of more than 5 knots. If there is no valid ETA for the leg, dashes will replace the value. N aSLE 1 ** aEUG ETA?
  • Page 62 Flight Plan Functions ETE? ETE? is the same as ETE, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation. 1 ** aEUG Fuel? Fuel? shows the amount of fuel required to get from the From waypoint to the To waypoint for an inactive plan or from the present position to the To waypoint for the Active flight plan.

  • Page 63: Manual Leg Activation

    Direct-To If the leg page displayed is the currently active leg of the Active flight plan, and a Direct-To waypoint has been entered, the From waypoint will say “Direct.” The leg just prior to the currently active leg displays the leg as if the “direct” waypoint did not exist.

  • Page 64: Changing Existing Flight Plan Legs

    Flight Plan Functions active leg number will be reduced (i.e. from leg 7 to leg 6). Changing Existing Flight Plan Legs 1. In the Flight Plan function, turn the Large knob to a flight plan and then use the Small knob to display the leg of the plan that you want to edit.

  • Page 65: Deleting A Waypoint

    3. If another option was last used, turn the Small knob to choose Ins?. 3* a6S4 5. Press ENT. Use the Large and Small knobs to select the desired waypoint. a5J0 c JOHN DAY 6. After selecting the waypoint name, press ENT. 3* a6S4 Deleting a Waypoint 1.

  • Page 66: Flight Plan Options

    Flight Plan Functions In the Flight Plan function you may make changes Flight Plan Options to the active flight plan. 1. In the Flight Plan function turn the Large knob to the active flight plan. 2. Press SEL and then turn the Small knob to view the available functions.

  • Page 67: Copy Plan

    Copy Plan Pressing ENT when the “Copy Plan” option is displayed allows you to copy any existing plan into the current plan, overwriting all of the current plan’s waypoints. Route 2 259nm Estimate Ground Speed Pressing ENT when the “Est Gr Speed” option is displayed allows you to enter an estimated ground speed value to be used in estimating some leg info options, such as estimated fuel flow.

  • Page 68: Delete Plan

    Flight Plan Functions The estimated fuel flow can be selected from 0000 to 9999 units per hour. The units may be set in the System function (see page 71). Pressing ENT saves the entered value if the value entered is less than or equal to 999 US gallons per hour, after any necessary conversions are performed.

  • Page 69: Destination Waypoint Information

    3. Press ENT to place the active flight plan on hold. Waypoint sequencing will be inhibited. Waypoint sequencing remains inhibited until it is reenabled, even if you change waypoints or legs manually. *Active* Continue The Continue option is available for the Active flight plan when the flight plan status is Holding (waypoint sequencing is not allowed).

  • Page 70: Copying The Active Flight Plan

    Flight Plan Functions If no plan comment has been entered, press SEL to create one. 1. While viewing the desired flight plan, press INFO INFO. 2. Turn the Large knob to choose the Comment page and press SEL. 3. Turn the Small knob to select the first character. 4.

  • Page 71: System Functions

    System Functions Pressing the SYS key allows you to access the System functions. After pressing the SYS key, turn the Large knob to view the available functions. Press ENT when viewing the desired System function. Press ENT to reach the Flight Plan functions. The Flight Plans available pages include: the Active flight plan, inactive flight plans, and the page to create new...

  • Page 72: Com Radio Information (Sl60 Only)

    System Functions 5. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position. Turn the Small knob to select the next name character. aS20 6. After selecting the waypoint name, press ENT. 7. Press INFO to view information about the INFO waypoint.

  • Page 73: Com Noise Level

    Com Noise Level The Com Noise Level function shows the relative received noise level of the frequency you are listening to. The range displayed is between 0 and 255. The value will constantly change as you are viewing it as signal conditions change. A higher number indicates more noise.

  • Page 74: Intercom Level

    System Functions Intercom Level The Intercom Level page allows you to control the noise/sound listening level. The range displayed is between 1 and 255. A low value allows less sound through the intercom. A higher value increases the sound allowed through the intercom. When set to Variable, the level is adjusted with the Volume knob.

  • Page 75: Headphone Level

    Headphone Level The Headphone Level Adjustment page is used to display and adjust the headphone volume level.The range displayed is between 1 and 255. When set to Variable, the level is adjusted with the Volume knob. 1. In the Com Radio Information function, turn the Large knob to view the Headphone Level Adjustment page.

  • Page 76: Airspace Buffers

    System Functions 2. Turn the Small knob to view the pages for Airspace Setup. Airspace Setup Alerts: ON Airspace Buffers Three values may be adjusted for Airspace Buffers for determining CLOSE information: distance, elevation, and time. CLOSE distance may be from 0 to 99 nm at one nm intervals.

  • Page 77: Autonav Time

    CLASS B : OFF B OUTER : ON 2. Press SEL to activate selection. CLASS B : OFF B OUTER : ON 3. Turn the Large knob to choose the Airspace type. Turn the Small knob to select ON or OFF. CLASS B : OFF B OUTER : OFF 4.

  • Page 78: Navigation Mode Programmable Pages And Autonav

    System Functions Navigation Mode Programmable Pages and Autonav Pages This function allows you to customize both the look of the programmable basic navigation pages and the selection of pages used in the Autonav function. All basic Nav pages are programmable except the first (home) page.
  • Page 79 6. Turn the Large knob to move to the next field to edit. Turn the Small knob to select the Nav information. GroundSp 100kts ete 8S3 7. When you are finished selecting Nav page information, press ENT. You will be prompted to decide if you want to include this page in the Autonav scrolling.

  • Page 80: Creating A New Custom Nav Page

    System Functions Creating a New Custom Nav Page Besides being able to customize most of the Nav pages, you can also create an entirely new one. You can select information for up to four fields on the display. 1. Press SYS. Turn the Large knob to Nav Info and press ENT.

  • Page 81: Setting Units

    6. Use the Large and Small knobs to select information for the next field, if desired. 100kts Brg 353 ete SLE 7. Press ENT when you have finished selecting information for your custom Nav display. Choose Yes or No with the Small knob and then press ENT. NavPage 8 in Autonav Pages? Yes Restoring Default Nav Pages 1.

  • Page 82: Magnetic Variation

    System Functions 3. Press SEL to start field selection. Turn the Large knob to the desired field. Dtk 353 48.0nm Trk 353 tae 000 4. Turn the Small knob to select the field with different units. Press SEL to stop editing. Dtk 353 89.10km Trk 353 tae 000 Magnetic Variation Automatic or Manual Magnetic Variation can be set...

  • Page 83: Flight Timer Trigger

    6. Turn the Large knob to move to the E or W direction field. Turn the Small knob to select E or W and then press ENT. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will note that you have selected manual magnetic variation.
  • Page 84 System Functions The Direct-To Entry Option becomes a factor if you go Direct-To a waypoint which is not in the Active flight plan. With the May Clear Direct-To Entry Option, the Direct-To waypoint will be inserted in the Active flight plan, and all of the other waypoints will be deleted from the Active flight plan.

  • Page 85: Cdi Scaling

    CDI Scaling The CDI Scaling option allows you to select manual or automatic full scale deflection of the internal CDI. Manual full scale deflection options include: 0.30 nm, 1.00 nm, and 5.00 nm. Automatic scaling will use 5.00 nm as the setting. 1.

  • Page 86: System Information

    System Functions System Information following pages: Date and Time, Software and Database Version, Display test, and Owner Info. Date and Time 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the System Information function and press ENT. You cannot change the values in Simulator mode. This information is provided by the satellites and you will not usually need to change it.

  • Page 87: Software Version

    Software Version The Software Version function provides version information about the Apollo software, serial number, database, GPS sensor, display software, and Com Radio software for the Apollo SL60. 1. In the System Information function turn the Large knob to reach Software Version page.

  • Page 88: Fuel Measure Units

    System Functions 5. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the Display Software Version page. Display SW Version: 6. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the Com Radio Software Version page (SL60 only). COM Radio SW Version: Fuel Measure Units Fuel Measure Units for the appropriate displays can be selected as: US Gallons (usg), Imperial Gallons...
  • Page 89 2. Turn the Small knob to view the Owner Information. Address: 2345 TURNER RD SE 3. Start editing by pressing SEL. User Must First Enter Password.. 4. The password entry page is then ready. Select the characters with the Small knob and move to the next character to the right by turning the Large knob cw.

  • Page 90: Gps Sensor

    1. In the System function, turn the Large knob to reach the GPS Sensor page. Press ENT. GPS Sensors: 2. The GPS Health page is shown if GPS information is received. The GPS number and dimension (2D, 3D, or no position), number of healthy, and number of visible satellites are shown.

  • Page 91: Satellite Search Status

    Use this function when it appears that the GPS receiver is locked up or seems to be taking far longer than it should to lock onto the signals. 1. In the GPS Sensor Information function, turn the Small knob to view the GPS Normal Reset page.
  • Page 92 System Functions Notes...

  • Page 93: Comm Radio Operation

    Comm Radio Operation This section introduces the basic operating details of the VHF Communications Transceiver portion of the Apollo SL60. Turn the Power/Volume control clockwise past the Power On/Off OFF detent. Turn the Power/Volume control clockwise to Volume increase the volume level and counterclockwise to decrease volume.

  • Page 94: Frequency Monitoring

    Comm Radio Operation 2. Turn the Small knob to change the values in 25 kHz increments. The kHz selection range is between 000 and 975 kHz in 25 kHz steps. Note that only two digits are displayed to the right of the decimal point.

  • Page 95: Recalling A Frequency

    The SL60 can access several areas of stored Recalling a Frequency frequencies. frequencies from its database of: TO, FROM, INFO, weather, and emergency frequencies. 1. Press SEL to recall frequencies in the COM function. 2. Turn the Large knob view the frequency types. 3.
  • Page 96 Comm Radio Operation 2. Turn the Large knob to select the frequency type. Turn the Small knob to display the available frequencies. The waypoint identifier, type, and frequency are displayed. 119.80 s121.30 SLE atis 124.55 3. Press ENT to move the database frequency into the Standby frequency position.

  • Page 97: Auto Stored Frequencies (Auto)

    Auto Stored Frequencies (Auto) The SL60 keeps track of the last ten Active frequencies and stores them in a stack. When a new frequency is used, it becomes number one on the stack and the old number ten frequency is removed. Each time a new Active frequency is used, the last (tenth) frequency is automatically dropped off the list.

  • Page 98: User Stored Frequencies

    Comm Radio Operation User Stored Frequencies When you press the ENT key the Standby frequency is stored in User memory. The SL60 stores the last ten frequencies selected by the user. The next time a new User frequency is stored, the last (tenth) frequency is automatically dropped off the list.

  • Page 99: Weather Channels

    Weather Channels The standard weather channels are stored in the memory of the SL60 (Americas database only). You cannot transmit on a weather channel frequency. 1. Press ENT and then turn the Large knob to display the Weather channel memory. 119.80 s121.30 weather 162.40Y 2.

  • Page 100: Intercom Function

    Comm Radio Operation When two headphone and microphone jacks are Intercom Function connected to the SL60, these headsets can be used as a voice-activated intercom. When you select the Intercom function with the installed selector switch, the intercom function is enabled.

  • Page 101: Introduction To Gps Navigation

    55 degrees from the equator. Each satellite orbits the earth twice in 24 hours. The GPS was developed and the satellites launched by the U.S. Department of Defense with the original intent of supplying highly accurate position fix information for military applications.

  • Page 102: Gps System Accuracy

    (usually abbreviated Lat/Lon); with four or more satellites, GPS altitude can also be calculated. The GPS allows a high degree of position fix System accuracy. The system can produce a position fix Accuracy accurate to within less than one meter.

  • Page 103: Start Up Displays

    Start Up Displays Start Up Displays The Start Up Sequence runs each time the unit is powered on. Until the Start Up Sequence is completed, no other editing or mode selections work. The Start Up Sequence varies between units due to installation differences. The initial start up message is displayed for about three seconds.

  • Page 104: Software Memory Test

    If the checksum passes, the next screen is displayed for two seconds. Software Test Passed Failure to pass the software checksum test indicates that the software memory is corrupted. The GPS board will not continue operation when the following screen is displayed. Nav SW Failed: Contact II Morrow...

  • Page 105: Miscellaneous Nvram Memory Failure

    ENT. Flight Plan Memory Failed: If the flight plan memory checksum test fails, both the COM board and the GPS board continue to function. Miscellaneous NVRAM Memory Failure All other user input values which are held in...

  • Page 106: Special Use Airspace Displays

    ENT. Database Failed: If the database checksum test fails, both the COM board and the GPS board continue to function. This display indicates whether Airspace Alerts have Special been selected. Airspace...

  • Page 107: Message Function

    Message Function Message Function Message function is responsible for warning the user changing conditions which require immediate attention. When a new message exists, the MSG annunciator flashes on and off approximately twice per second, until either the user views the new message, or the condition causing the message goes away.

  • Page 108: New Messages

    Message Function The New Message page shows how many new Messages messages are stored. 1. Press MSG. Turn the Large knob to switch between Old and New messages. 2. Turn the Small knob to view each message. The Old Message page shows how many old messages are stored.

  • Page 109: Close

    It becomes an old message after viewing. GPS Communications Failure GPS Command Failure When data is being received from the GPS sensor but responses to commands sent to the GPS sensor are not being received, this message is generated.

  • Page 110: Gps Self Test Failure

    GPS Cannot Compute Lat/Lon GPS RAIM Not Available When RAIM detection is not available for the GPS sensor, a warning is generated. The current flight phase is displayed first (either Terminal or Enroute). It becomes an old message after viewing.

  • Page 111: Arrival At The To Waypoint

    Arrival At the To Waypoint The arrival message is generated when within 36 seconds of arrival at the current To waypoint. It is cleared after viewing it; it does not become an old message after viewing. The arrival condition will also go away without viewing the message after crossing the angle bisector.

  • Page 112: User Database Memory Loss

    Message Function screen is displayed. This message does not become an old message after viewing. Push ENT to set OBS Course User Database Memory Loss This message indicates that one or more user waypoints or user-defined comments had a checksum error. This message is cleared after the message is viewed.

  • Page 113: Flight Plan Memory Loss

    Flight Plan Memory Loss This message indicates that one or more flight plans had a checksum error. This message is cleared after the message is viewed. Flt Plan Memory Loss: 1 Deleted User Memory Failure This message indicates that one or more user settings were not within valid limits at power-up and needed to be reset.

  • Page 114: Low Internal Battery Voltage

    Message Function Low Internal Battery Voltage This message is generated when low internal battery voltage is detected. It becomes an old message after being viewed. Battery voltage is checked every 15 seconds. This battery backs up the memory for information added by the user. Low Battery Voltage: Service Now High Battery Voltage This message is generated when high battery...

  • Page 115: Flight Simulator

    This speed and altitude information will remain constant throughout the simulation. The Apollo SL50/60 uses a simulated GPS sensor to provide position, speed, and course information. As no external sensors are connected while the simulation is running, no information is displayed about external sensors.
  • Page 116 1. Remove the Apollo SL50/60 from the front panel of your aircraft. Use a 3/32” hex driver (p/n 998-0048 included with installation kit). Mounting Screw GPS/COMM 119.80 s121.50 PULL SQUELCH 2. Connect the Power/PC Cable (p/n 500-4026-xx) to the connector on the back of your Apollo SL50/60.
  • Page 117 SL50/60 will automatically retain the previous Flight Plan and switch to the Nav function. The Apollo SL50/60 will go to the Nav function and a simulated GPS sensor begins tracking your position from the first From waypoint in the Active flight plan.
  • Page 118 Flight Simulator Notes...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    If you cannot correct the problem, contact your dealer. If your dealer is unavailable, contact the Garmin AT factory at the address and phone number listed. If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your...
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting Problem Unit does not power on No GPS signal reception Search for nearest waypoints reveals too few or wrong types of waypoints Position fix seems inaccurate Waypoints sequencing is erratic Wrong bearing and track values Can’t change active frequency...

  • Page 121: Glossary Of Navigation Terms

    Circular Error Probable (CEP): As applied to GPS position fix accuracy, the radius of a circle inside of which there exists a 50 percent chance of being located. Constellation: A group of stars or objects, such as GPS satellites, in the heavens.
  • Page 122 Glossary of Navigation Terms Course Deviation: A measurement of distance left or right from the desired course of travel. Course Deviation Indicator (CDI): A graphic indicator of course deviation typically shown as a graduated horizontal bar with an icon indicating the deviation distance left or right of course.
  • Page 123 Drift: Displacement from the intended course of travel. Elevation: The angle of a GPS satellite above the horizon. Emergency Search: The function that allows to immediately navigate to the nearest airport in the case of an emergency. Ephemeris: A list of accurate positions or locations of a celestial object as function of time.
  • Page 124 Glossary of Navigation Terms Ground frequency Ground Speed (GS): Speed of travel across the ground. In aviation, the relation between ground speed and air speed is affected by the prevailing winds. HDOP: Horizontal Dilution of Precision. See Dilution Of Precision. Heading: The direction that the aircraft is pointing.
  • Page 125 Glossary of Navigation Terms magnetic lines concentrate. A magnetic compass points to the magnetic north. Magnetic Variation (Mag Var): The angle between the magnetic and true north. At various points on the earth it is different due to local magnetic disturbances. It is shown on charts as isogonic lines marked with degrees of variation, either east or west.
  • Page 126 Glossary of Navigation Terms NAVSTAR: The name given to GPS satellites formed from the acronym for NAVigation System with Time And Ranging. Non-Directional frequency/medium sending non-directional signals that can be used for navigation. OBS: Omni-Bearing Selector. Parallel Track Offset: A course that is parallel to the designated course, but offset to the right or left by a given distance.
  • Page 127 Glossary of Navigation Terms Selective Availability (SA): The degradation of accuracy of GPS position fix data by the United States Department of Defense for civilian use. Space Vehicle (SV): A GPS satellite. Statute Mile: A distance measurement equal to 5,280 feet or 0.87 of a nautical mile.
  • Page 128 Glossary of Navigation Terms Universal Transverse Mercator Map Projection System (UTM): Also known as Military Grid Coordinates, the UTM grid consists of 60 north-south/east-west zones, each six degrees wide in longitude. Very High Frequency Omnirange (VOR): A navigational aid that transmits signals such that a receiver can indicate its current radial or bearing from the transmitter.
  • Page 129 INDEX Airspace....96 Buffers ....66 Selections ... . . 66 Setup.
  • Page 130 Glossary ... . 111-118 GPS ....80, 81, 91 Failure ....100 Health .
  • Page 131 Info ..28, 37, 40, 59, 62, 98 Key ....5 Info . 28, 37, 40, 60, 62, 98, 85 Key .
  • Page 132 Squelch knob ....4 Standby ....29 Standby 29 ....3 Start up displays.
  • Page 134 © 2003 by Garmin AT, Inc. 2345 Turner Rd., S.E. Salem, OR 97302 U.S.A. Phone 503.581.8101 800.525.6726 In Canada 800.654.3415 FAX 503.364.2138 http://www.garminat.com Part #560-0955-01 Rev C September 2003...

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