Gps Navigation Checkout - Garmin Apollo GX50 GPS Installation Manual

YSTEM NITIALIZATION
"S I
ERIAL ORT EST
"S P T
"Extended MovMap
Data Format" ................................Enable/Disable extended moving map data. This should
HANNEL
"A/D C 1" .........................Factory use only. Used to check internal circuits and
YTE
"EEPROM B
GPS N
AVIGATION
Switch on the GX50/60/65 in the normal mode to complete this part of the checkout. The
GX50/60/65 will go through a sequence of self tests.
The GX50/60/65 requires a "seed" position, time, and date for the GPS sensor to know which
satellites to look for. Once this is entered, it will be saved and updated automatically. If the
GX50/60/65 is moved a great distance without being turned on, the seed position may have to
be re-entered.
Entering the seed position:
1. During the display startup sequence, press
LARGE
2. Rotate the
input the correct lat/lon, and then press
The seed position can also be input with reference to a waypoint. Refer to the user's manual
for instructions.
Entering the time and date:
The time and data can be entered after the power up sequence from the nav page display.
SYS
1. Press the
ENTER
press .
SEL
2. Press , rotate the
knob to input the correct time, and then press
GPS Operation and Position
This checkout is to be completed with the aircraft moved away from hangars and other
structures that may obstruct the view of the satellites.
1. Turn on the GX50/60/65 and allow the unit to acquire a position. All other avionics
should be turned off for this part of the test.
2. Check the position using the lat/lon navigation page. Press the
knob to the lat/lon page. The lat/lon should agree with a known reference position.
Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual
" .............Factory use only. Used to reset all internal memory
including user waypoints, flight plans, and configuration
data.
Caution: Using the system initialization function
will cause all user data to be lost!
" .....................Factory use only. Used to check the RS-232 serial ports.
be enabled when interfaced with an Apollo MX20 or
Sandel HSI. Call Customer Service if you have questions.
display voltages.
0000:" ...............Factory use only. Used to display eeprom setup memory.
C
HECKOUT
knob to move the cursor to different fields, rotate the
LARGE
button, rotate the
LARGE
knob to move the cursor to different fields, rotate the
SEL
when the position page is displayed.
ENT
to save the changes.
knob to display the "S
ENT
to save the changes.
NAV
Installation
SMALL
knob to
YSTEM NFO
I " page, and
SMALL
LARGE
button and rotate the
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