Ost Nstallation Heckout; C Heckout - Garmin Apollo GX50 GPS Installation Manual

P I
OST NSTALLATION
Once the unit is installed, complete the checkout procedure to verify proper operation. Refer
to the User's Guide for operating instructions.
The steps that are not applicable to a particular installation may be skipped. A checkout log
sheet is included on page 31 to fill out during the checkout procedure. Make a photocopy of
the log sheet for ease of use if desired.
The checkout procedure is broken into several groups. The GPS Navigation Checkout, VHF
Comm Checkout (GX60/65), and the Final System Check should be completed with the
aircraft moved clear of hangers and other structures.
Mounting / Wiring Check
Verify that all cables are properly secured and shields are connected to the rear of the
mounting frame. Check the movement of the aircraft controls to verify that there is no
interference.
T M C
EST ODE HECKOUT AND
The GX50/60/65 has a built-in test mode to simplify the checkout. To operate the GX50/60/65
in the test mode, hold down the leftmost and rightmost "smart keys" while switching on the
power. To return to normal operation, switch the power off, then back on.
Avionics Outputs
Check the avionics output connections by using the test mode as follows. Rotate the
knob to select each test.
1. Using the "CDI T
2. Using the "VDI T
O
3. Using the "T
outputs.
AMP
4. Using the "L
annunciators.
ALID
5. Using the "V
valid flag outputs.
Installation Configuration
The GX50/60/65 must be configured to match the operation supported by the installation.
This includes IFR, VFR, approach, and Search and Rescue operation selections.
1. In test mode, rotate the
SEL
2. Press . Rotate the
knob for APPR* selection. Rotate the
O
N ). Rotate the
knob to select SAR operation (Y
only be set to Y
* (GX50/60 only)
Note: Make sure that all installation requirements are complete for the selected operation.
Refer to the System Configurations section on page 4 for installation requirements.
Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual
C
HECKOUT
S
ETUP
RIANGLE
" page, rotate the
RIANGLE
" page, rotate the
ROM LAG
/F F " page, rotate the
UTPUTS
O " page, rotate the
LAG AGES
F P " page, rotate the
LARGE
knob to the "I
SMALL
knob to select IFR operation (Y
LARGE
knob for SAR (Search and Rescue) selection. Rotate the
ES
or N
ES
when IFR is set to Y
SMALL
knob to check left, mid, and right.
SMALL
knob to check down, mid, and up.
SMALL
knob to check the Off, To, and From
SMALL
knob to check all the connected
SMALL
knob to check all the connected
NSTALL PTIONS
O
SMALL
knob to select approach operation (Y
O ENT
). Press when complete. (Note: APPR can
ES
).
Installation
" page.
ES O
or N ). Rotate the
SMALL
LARGE
LARGE
ES
or
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