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- Page 1 Apollo Mode A/C Transponder Model SL70R Installation Manual April 2003 560-0408-01...
- Page 2 No part of this document may be transmitted, reproduced, or copied in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of UPS Aviation Technologies Inc. Due to UPS Aviation Tech- nologies’ commitment to constantly improve the quality and performance of our products, infor- mation contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
- Page 3 TSO standards. The article may be installed only if further evaluation by the applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator.” Source: TSO-C74c RDERING NFORMATION To receive additional copies of this publication, order part # 560-0408-xx, Apollo SL70R Mode A/C Transponder Installation Manual. EFERENCE UBLICATIONS...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
LTITUDE NPUT OURCE ELECTION 3.2.2 RS-232 B ......................17 ELECTION ..............17 QUIPMENT PERATIONAL UNCTIONAL 3.3.1 .............................17 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 21 ..................21 ROUBLESHOOTING ROCEDURE ..............22 ONTACTING THE ACTORY FOR SSISTANCE LIMITATIONS ........................25 ........................25 NSTALLATION Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... - Page 6 OFTWARE ERSION 7.4.4 ..............................36 ESET 7.4.5 ............................36 PERATION ................37 ETUP ESSAGE EFINITIONS 7.5.1 ..........................37 UTPUT ESSAGES 7.5.2 .............................37 7.5.3 ..........................38 NPUT ESSAGES 7.5.4 ............................38 7.5.5 VFR...............................38 7.5.6 ............................39 A. E ............... 41 PPENDIX NVIRONMENTAL UALIFICATION Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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Page 9: General Information
POLLO ESCRIPTION The Apollo SL70R is an incomplete system and when connected to an appropriate host, will function as a TSO-C74c, Class A2, mode A/C transponder. The SL70R, in addition to providing replies to ATC interrogations, can provide altitude reporting, squawk code selection, and has built-in self-test and diagnostics. -
Page 10: System Interfaces
Input power ....7 watts typical (8 pulse reply, 200 replies / second) 20 watts max (12 pulse reply, 1200 replies / second) 5.8 watts standby Internal fuse....3 amp slow blow (UPS Aviation Technologies #S172-0007-012) Memory backup ..Internal EEPROM 1.3.2... -
Page 11: Environmental
1.3.3 NVIRONMENTAL The Apollo SL70R is designed and tested to meet appropriate categories of RTCA/DO- 160D. The Environmental Qualification Form is included in Appendix A. Operating temperature....-20°C to +55°C Storage temperature ....-55°C to +85°C Temperature variation .... -
Page 12: Regulatory Compliance
ACKAGE ONTENTS As shipped from the UPS Aviation Technologies factory, the Apollo SL70R package in- cludes most necessary items for installation other than supplies normally available at the installation shop, such as wire and coax cable, the antenna, or any optional switches. The items included in the package are listed in Table 1-1. -
Page 13: Table 1-1 Package Contents
General Information Table 1-1 Package Contents Part # Description 430-6067-1XX Apollo SL70R Transponder 424-0311-000 Apollo SL70R Installation Kit 162-1577 37 pin D-sub connector shell 162-0043 Right angle coax plug 202-0001 Cable tie 204-0037 Edge grommet 6” 221-0400 4-40 x ¼ SS pan head Phillips machine screw with lock washer 224-0404 4-40 x ¼... - Page 14 General Information OTES Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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Page 15: Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures 2. I NSTALLATION ROCEDURES This section describes the installation of the Apollo SL70R including mounting, wiring, and connections. A post installation check-out procedure is included in Section 3. 2.1 P NSTALLATION NFORMATION Always follow good avionics installation practices per FAA Advisory Circulars AC 43.13-1B, 43.13-2A, or current FAA guidance. -
Page 16: Installation Considerations
The rear connector plate should be attached to the mounting frame before installing. The rear connector plate can be used to tie down the cable as- semblies. Connect the shields on any shielded cables directly to the connector mounting plate. Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 17: Unit Installation /Removal
20 to 24 AWG wire. Make the crimp connections with a crimp tool as specified in the ‘Special Tools Required’ section on page 7. All wires should be 20 to 24 AWG unless otherwise specified. Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 18: Figure 2-3. Rear View Of Sl70R
Installation Procedures COAX CONNECTOR 37-PIN CONNECTOR Figure 2-3. Rear View of SL70R Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 19: Nterface Onnector Efinition
A2 altitude gray code input B4 altitude gray code input B1 altitude gray code input C2 altitude gray code input D4 altitude gray code input GP I/O 0 Altitude Source Select Ground Viewed from rear of unit Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 20: Antenna
-Solder outer shield to connector. -Solder center conductor -Slide matching ring into connector and around conductor. -Attach cap. Solder Cap 2 Places STEP 4 -Solder cap into place, 2 Places. -Shrink tube as shown. Figure 2-4. Coax Cable Assembly Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 21: Altitude
4. Breaker (or switch) must be accessible by pilot. See Section 2.3. 5. The length of cable used for the serial connection between the SL70R and the host should not exceed 20 feet. Figure 2-5. Wiring Diagram - Gray Code Altitude Input Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 22: Ident
4. Circuit breaker (or switch) must be accessible to pilot. See Section 2.3. 5. The length of cable used for the serial connection between the SL70R and the host should not exceed 20 feet. Figure 2-6. Wiring Diagram – Host Serial Altitude Input Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... - Page 23 Installation Procedures OTES Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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Page 25: Post Installation And Configuration Procedures
The host system should verify that the SL70R does not report a failure indication when turned on. NOTE: The system status message reports the failures. Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... - Page 26 HECK Altitude Data (Reported by Host): Performance Verification: (As Reported by Host) [ ] Pass [ ] Pass External Inputs: [ ] Remote ident checked [ ] N/A [ ] External standby [ ] N/A OMMENTS Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
“Alt” modes to generate replies. The unit is not receiving interrogation Check the antenna connections. signals. No interrogation signal available. Need to either use a ramp test set or climb to altitude where ATC radar service is available. Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 30: Contacting The
Troubleshooting 4.2 C ONTACTING THE ACTORY FOR SSISTANCE If the Apollo SL70R unit fails to operate despite troubleshooting efforts, contact the UPS Aviation Technologies factory for assistance. UPS Aviation Technologies 2345 Turner Rd. SE Salem, Oregon 97302 U.S.A. Phone:503.581.8101 or 800.525.6726 Be prepared to offer the following information about the installation: •... - Page 31 Troubleshooting OTES Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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Page 33: Limitations
2. The transponder is to be operated in compliance with CFR 14 section 91.215 for ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment. 3. The transponder must be tested as specified in CFR 14 section 91.413 within the previous 24 months. Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... - Page 34 Limitations OTES Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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Page 35: Periodic Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance 6. P ERIODIC AINTENANCE The Apollo SL70R does not require any regular general maintenance except as included in this section. 6.1 B IENNIAL HECK The transponder must be tested within the previous 24 months as specified in 91.413 of the FAA regulations. - Page 36 Periodic Maintenance OTES Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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Page 37: Serial Interface Specification
The SL70R operates in a broadcast mode. Once the startup is finished, the SL70R will begin sending the appropriate serial data and processing any incoming serial data. 7.2.5 ESSAGE EFINITIONS These messages support the basic operation of the SL70R module. Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 38: Output Messages
The converter issues this code if the temperature of the internal heater is greater then 55°C, indicating a possible hardware problem or the data received from the encoder is invalid indicating a possible encoder or wiring problem. • -09982=Altitude Out of Range Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 39: Mode Message
Table 7-5. Ident Table Definition ASCII Ident Enabled 0x49 Ident is Inactive 0x2D 7.3.2.3 M ESSAGE XAMPLES ^MD O,-,12000006 Standby Mode, Ident inactive, Squawk code is 1200 ^MD A,I,23540120 Mode A, Ident active, Squawk code is 2354 Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 40: Reply Count
FPGA minor revision number Transponder Configuration C= Mode A/C S= Mode S 11-12 Reserved for future use fill with spaces (0x20) 13-14 Checksum of bytes 0 through 8. In hex ASCII i.e. “FA” ‘\r’ ASCII carriage return (0x0D) Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 41: System Status
Status Data Hex ASCII Checksum of bytes 0 through 8. In Hex ASCII i.e. “FA” ‘\r’ ASCII carriage return (0x0D) 7.3.6.3 S YSTEM TATUS ESSAGE XAMPLE ^SS FFFF3C no failures ^SS FFFE3B 3.3 volt supply failure. Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 42: Input Messages
#AL +02100T+25D4 2100 feet above sea level (@29.92 inches Hg) with temperature @+25°C #AL -00045T+45DE 45 feet below sea level (@29.29 inches Hg) with temperature @+45°C #AL -09980T-12E6 ERROR CODE (temp below +25°C) with temperature @-12°C Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 43: Mode
Dddd ASCII Squawk code 12-13 Checksum of bytes 0 through 11. In hex ASCII i.e. “FA” ‘\r’ ASCII carriage return (0x0D) Table 7-13. Mode Table Definition ASCII Standby Mode 0x4F Mode A 0x41 Mode C 0x43 Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 44: Software Version
Checksum = C8H ‘\r’ ASCII carriage return (0x0D) 7.4.5 PERATION This message sets the SYS_BOOT register in the eeprom and then forces the system to reset. To exit setup mode, turn unit off, then back on. Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 45: Essage Definitions
ASCII space (0x20) In hex ASCII i.e. “1F” ACSII comma (0x2C) 7-10 dddd Data Value In hex ASCII i.e. “1F89” 11-12 Checksum of bytes 0 through 10. In hex ASCII i.e. “FA” ‘\r’ ASCII carriage return (0x0D) Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 46: Input Messages
This message sets the default VFR code. The squawk code is set to the VFR code when the unit is powered up or VFR button is initially pressed. Unit must be in setup mode. 7.5.5.1 I NTERFACE PECIFICATION Buffer Length 11 bytes 7.5.5.2 S VFR F ORMAT PECIFICATION Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... -
Page 47: View Eep Rom
ASCII space (0x20) ‘dd‘ Hex ASCII Location i.e. “13” up to 7FH Checksum of bytes 0 through 5. In hex ASCII i.e. “FA” ‘\r’ ASCII carriage return (0x0D) 7.5.6.3 V XAMPLE #VE 1342 View eeprom location 13H Apollo SL70R Installation Manual... - Page 48 Serial Interface Specification OTES Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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Page 49: Form
Environmental Qualification Form PPENDIX NVIRONMENTAL UALIFICATION The Apollo SL70R has been tested to the following environmental categories per proce- dures defined in RTCA/DO-160D. Environmental Qualification Form Nomenclature: Apollo SL70R Manufacturer: Part No.: 430-6067-xx UPS Aviation Technologies TSO No.: TSO_C74c 2345 Turner Road SE... - Page 50 Environmental Qualification Form OTES Apollo SL70R Installation Manual...
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