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Apollo
SL50 and SL60
GPS Receiver and
VHF Communications
Transceiver
User's Guide
560-0955-00
March 1997

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  • Page 1 Apollo SL50 and SL60 GPS Receiver and VHF Communications Transceiver User’s Guide 560-0955-00 March 1997...
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written consent of II Morrow Inc. II Morrow and Apollo are trademarks of II Morrow Inc. © 1997 by II Morrow Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 3 The Apollo slim line series of avionics sets a precedent that will be the standard that all other avionics will be compared to. The Apollo SL50 is a full-featured slim line GPS receiver. The Apollo SL60 combines the capabilities of our outstanding...

  • Page 4: History Of Revisions

    Installations of TSO C-129 authorized Apollo SL50/60’s may be approved for supplemental navigation only. The Apollo SL50/60 may be used as the primary navigation data display, however, other means of navigation appropriate to the intended route of flight must be installed and operational. It is not required that these other systems be monitored.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · i History of Revisions ·...
  • Page 6 ENT (Enter) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 Apollo SL50/60 Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 Getting Started the First Time ·...
  • Page 7 Setting Runway Limits · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27 Special Use Airspace · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 28 Parallel Track Offset ·...
  • Page 8 Waypoint Comments · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 46 Flight Plan Functions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 47 Flight Plan Pages ·...
  • Page 9 Rename · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 56 Copy Plan · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 57 Estimate Ground Speed ·...
  • Page 10 Airspace Selections · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 66 Autonav Time · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 67 Navigation Mode Programmable Pages and Autonav Pages ·...
  • Page 11 Small and Large Knobs · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 81 Selecting Frequencies · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 81 Frequency Monitoring ·...
  • Page 12 IFR Output Tests · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 95 Message Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 97 New Messages ·...
  • Page 13 User Database Memory Loss · · · · · · · · · · · · 102 Comm Radio Failure (SL60 only)· · · · · · · · · 102 Flight Plan Memory Loss · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 103 User Memory Failure ·...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    The 32 character alphanumeric LED display uses an automatic intensity control to keep it easily readable in all conditions from direct sunlight to the dark of night. The Apollo SL50 has a wealth of easy to use Information Message Large, Outer...

  • Page 15: Sl60

    The Emergency Search feature, invented by II Morrow, 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 16: Annun

    Introduction The display is a 1-line by 32-character 5x7 dot 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 17: Controls

    Nine backlighted keys allow you access the Keys functions in your Apollo SL50/60. Flip/Flop (Arrows) - SL60 Press the Flip/Flop key to switch between the active...

  • Page 18: Wpt (Waypoint) - Sl50

    Introduction 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 19: Apollo Sl50/60 Features

    Apollo SL50/60 Features Apollo SL50/60 Features SL50/60 GPS Navigation Features 10 Reversible Flight Plans with 20 Legs Automatic Waypoint Sequencing 200 User-Defined Waypoints Nav Displays Lat/Lon Bearing and Distance Ground Speed and Track Angle Desired Track and Distance Internal CDI Display...
  • Page 20 Apollo SL50/60 Features 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...
  • Page 21 Apollo SL50/60 Features Notes...

  • Page 22: Getting Started The First Time

    The startup screen, testing, position, and database information shows on the display for several seconds and then will go into the Navigation function. Each time the Apollo SL50/60 is switched on, it must Seed Position locate satellites in the sky to acquire signals before determining a position fix in a complex process involving lengthy mathematical operations.

  • Page 23: Entering A Seed Position

    1. The previous Seed Position will display with the choice of SEL/ENT for a few seconds. If you don’t do anything, the Apollo SL50/60 will continue normally. You can also press ENT to accept the current position, though this is not required.

  • Page 24: Change Lat/Lon Reference Position

    Getting Started the First Time 2. Turn the Large knob to each character of the waypoint name. Change the character with the Small knob. aSLE c SALEM OR USA 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 25 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 26: Checking Gps Signal Strength

    Getting Started the First Time 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 SL50/60 requires signals from at least four satellites to calculate a 3D position fix (Lat/Lon and GPS altitude).

  • Page 27: Entering A Destination Waypoint

    Nav information will be dashed. With a seed position and the current UTC time and Entering a Destination date set, the Apollo SL50/60 is ready to begin Waypoint navigating a trip. Prepare for trip navigation by entering a destination waypoint.

  • Page 28: Using The Direct-To Function

    Getting Started the First Time 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 OR USA 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 29 +c PORTLAND OR USA 8. When you have entered the waypoint name, press ENT. Your Apollo SL50/60 will now switch to the Navigation function and show information based on your present position to the Direct-To destination waypoint. ete HIO...

  • Page 30: Navigation Basics

    This section explores the navigation function and describes the powerful features it contains. When you become comfortable operating the unit, you may wish to “fly” the Apollo SL50/60 using the built-in simulator. Follow the instructions in the Simulator section for using the simulator.

  • Page 31: Autonav

    Navigation Basics Turn the Small knob to view the other available Navigation displays. North TAE = Difference between Track and Desired Track Course Bearing = Direction to waypoint Course = Desired Track between specific waypoints Desired Track = Course direction Track Track = Direction the aircraft is going Angle...

  • Page 32: Nav Pages

    Navigation Basics Nav Pages Nav Display Choices Estimated Time Enroute (Ete) ETE is to the current TO (destination) waypoint from your present position based on the current ground speed. The units shown are in hours and minutes, 00:00 to 99:59. If the ground speed is less than or equal to 5 knots, the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or there is no TO waypoint, the ETE value will be shown as dashes.
  • Page 33 Navigation Basics Range (Rge) The distance from your present position to the TO waypoint. Units can be set as either nautical miles or kilometers in the Nav Info section of the System functions (see page 71). Nautical mile units are 0.00 to 9.00 nm in 0.01 nm increments, 10.0 to 99.9 nm in 0.1 nm increments, and 100 to 9999 nm in 1 nm increments.
  • Page 34 Navigation Basics nm full scale per side. The airplane symbol is also used as a To-From indicator. When the airplane is facing up, you are on the “To” side of the destination waypoint. When the airplane is facing upside down, you are on the “From” side of the destination waypoint.
  • Page 35 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 36 Navigation Basics Track (Trk) Angle Track Angle is the angle of your actual direction of travel. Track is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Track is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. The Track value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank, if the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or if ground speed is less than...
  • Page 37 Navigation Basics Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) The elevation of the highest obstruction near the aircraft plus a 1,000 or 2,000 foot buffer added for safety. In non-mountainous terrain, a 1,000 foot buffer is added. In mountainous terrain, a 2,000 foot buffer is added.

  • Page 38: Emergency Search

    Navigation Basics Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) The first ETA is to the current TO waypoint at the current Ground Speed from the present position. The second ETA uses the total flight plan distance remaining to the last waypoint in the flight plan based on the current Ground Speed.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Setting Runway Limits

    Navigation Basics 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 41: Special Use Airspace

    Navigation Basics When searching around your present position, the Special Use Airspace first ten airspaces within 100 miles are displayed. If 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 42: Parallel Track Offset

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

  • Page 43: Gps Position

    Navigation Basics 4. Turn the Large knob to the distance field. Turn the Small knob to select the offset distance. PTK Offset LEFT 2.5nm In Use 5. After making your choices, press ENT. A “p” will replace the waypoint type to indicate that Parallel Track is in use.
  • Page 44 Navigation Basics 3. Turn the Large knob to move between the time value fields. Countdown Timer 00:05:00 4. Turn the Small knob to edit the hours, minutes, or seconds value. Countdown Timer 01:05:00 5. Press ENT to start the timer at the selected time value.

  • Page 45: From/To

    Navigation Basics The From/To/Next Waypoint page allows you to From/To/- Next create a three waypoint mini-flightplan while within Waypoint 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 46 Navigation Basics 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 ANTILL 4. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the first character of the waypoint name.
  • Page 47 Navigation Basics To Waypoint 1. Press SEL and move to the To waypoint with the Large knob. aEUG Ins? next _____ 2. The insert (Ins?) choice will flash. Press ENT and then select the To waypoint as you did for the From waypoint.

  • Page 48: Placing The To Waypoint On Hold

    Navigation Basics 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.

  • Page 49: 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, From waypoint identifier 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.

  • Page 50: Waypoint Functions

    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 51 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 52: Getting Information About A Waypoint

    Waypoint Functions 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 53: Database Update

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

  • Page 54: Nearest (Emergency Search) Waypoint

    Waypoint Functions 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 55: Create User Waypoint By Lat/Lon

    Waypoint Functions The Apollo SL50/60 allows you to create up to 200 Create User Waypoint by of your own waypoints to the waypoint database. Lat/Lon You can create a waypoint based on a Lat/Lon or using a radial and distance from another waypoint.
  • Page 56 Waypoint Functions 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 57: Create User Waypoint By Radial

    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 view Radial/- the “Waypoint Database” page, and then press Distance ENT. 2. Turn the Large knob to view the “Create User Wpt By Rad/Dis”...

  • Page 58: Delete User Waypoint

    Waypoint Functions 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 59: Modify User Waypoint

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

  • Page 60: Flight Plan Functions

    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 61: 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* 259nm Dest: PDT The basic steps for creating a flight plan include: Creating a Flight Plan...
  • Page 62 Flight Plan Functions 3. Turn the Small knob to select the first flight plan name character. R_______ Enter a New Plan Name 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 63: Flight Plan Leg Information

    Flight Plan Functions 9. The Ins? Prompt will flash in the To waypoint position. Press ENT. aEUG N Ins? 0000 0.0nm 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 64: Eta

    Flight Plan Functions 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.

  • Page 65: Ete

    Flight Plan Functions ETE? ETE? is the same as ETE, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation. 1 ** aEUG N aSLE ETE? 00:24 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 66: Direct-To

    Flight Plan Functions 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”...

  • Page 67: 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 68: Deleting A Waypoint

    Flight Plan Functions 3. If another option was last used, turn the Small knob to choose Ins?. 3* a6S4 N Ins? 0500 162nm 5. Press ENT. Use the Large and Small knobs to select the desired waypoint. a5J0 c JOHN DAY OR USA 6.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Copy Plan

    Flight Plan Functions 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 Copy Plan? Estimate Ground Speed Pressing ENT when the “Est Gr Speed”...

  • Page 71: 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 72: Destination Waypoint Information

    Flight Plan Functions 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* Holding Dest: PDT Continue The Continue option is available for the Active flight plan when the flight plan status is Holding (waypoint sequencing is not allowed).

  • Page 73: 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 74: System Functions

    Waypoint Database of the waypoint information in the database. In the Apollo SL50, pressing the WPT key will take you into the Waypoint database. In the SL60, press SYS, turn the Large knob to the Waypoint Database page, and then press ENT.

  • Page 75: Com Radio Information (Sl60 Only)

    System Functions 4. Turn the Small knob to select the first character. aSAA c SARATOGA WY USA 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 c GOLDENDALE WA USA...

  • Page 76: Software Version

    System Functions 3. Turn the Large knob to view the available pages. Software Version 1. Press SYS and then turn the Large knob to reach the Com Radio Information page. Press ENT. COM Radio SW Version: 2. Software Version information is displayed. RF Signal Strength The RF Signal Level function shows the relative signal strength of the frequency you are listening to.

  • Page 77: Sidetone Level Adjustment

    System Functions 1. In the Com Radio Information function, turn the Large knob to the Intercom Squelch Level page. Intercom Squelch: 2. Turn the Small knob to adjust the level. Intercom Squelch: 3. The desired level will be activated as selected. You do not need to press ENT.

  • Page 78: Navigation Information

    System Functions The Navigation Information function allows to Navigation Information make adjustments on the way information is shown in the Navigation function. The pages available include: Airspace Setup, Autonav Time, Nav Mode Display Programming, Magnetic Variation, Flight Timer Trigger, Direct-To Entry Option, and CDI Scaling.

  • Page 79: Airspace Selections

    System Functions 1. While viewing the Airspace Buffer page, press SEL. Airspc Buffers: 10min 2. Turn the Large knob to select the desired value to change. Turn the Small knob to change the value. Airspc Buffers: 10min 3. Press ENT when the desired values have been selected.

  • Page 80: Autonav Time

    System Functions 4. Press ENT after selecting ON or OFF for each Airspace type. Turn the Small knob to view the other Airspace pages. Autonav Time Autonav Time is the delay time that each Navigation page will be displayed before rotating to the next page.
  • Page 81 System Functions 2. Turn the Large knob to reach Nav Mode Display Pages. Nav Mode Display Pages 3. Turn the Small knob cw to view the second (first editable) Nav page. A 0.002 Brg 128 77.5nm 4. Press SEL to activate editing. The first Nav field will flash.

  • Page 82: Creating A New Custom Nav Page

    System Functions 10. Turn the Small knob to view another Nav page and repeat steps 4-9. Selecting Autonav Pages 1. While you are viewing a Nav page information page, press SEL and then ENT. 2. You will be prompted to decide if you want to include this page in the Autonav scrolling.
  • Page 83 System Functions 3. Turn the Small knob to select the desired Nav information to be displayed in that field. 100kts 4. Turn the Large knob to move to the next field. 100kts ______ 5. Turn the Small knob to select the desired Nav information to be displayed in the field.

  • Page 84: Setting Units

    System Functions Setting Units Nav displays that show distance may be selected to show either nautical miles or kilometers. 1. Press SYS. Turn the Large knob to Nav Info and press ENT. Turn the Large knob to the Nav Mode Display Pages. Nav Mode Display Pages 2.

  • Page 85: Flight Timer Trigger

    System Functions 3. Turn the Small knob to select Auto or Manual Magnetic Variation and then press ENT. Mag Variation: Manual 180E 4. If you selected Manual Magnetic Variation, turn the Large knob to move to the variation value field. Mag Variation: Manual 5.

  • Page 86: Direct-To Entry Options

    “cleared direct to the xyz VOR, rest of route unchanged” type of clearance. The default setting for the Direct-To Entry is Never Clears. The Apollo SL50/60 retains the last...

  • Page 87: Cdi Scaling

    System Functions Direct-To Entry Option setting when it is powered 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the Direct-To page and then press SEL. Direct-To Never Clears Active 2. Turn the Small knob to select “May Clear” or “Never Clears”...

  • Page 88: System Information

    System Functions 4. Turn the Small knob to select the distance value and then press ENT. CDI Scaling: Manual ##### 1.00nm System System Information area provides Information following pages: Date and Time, Software and Database Version, Display test, and Owner Info. Date and Time 1.

  • Page 89: Software Version

    Radio software for the Apollo SL60. 1. In the System Information function turn the Large knob to reach Software Version page. Apollo SL50/60 SW Vers X.X 2. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the Serial Number page.

  • Page 90: Fuel Measure Units

    System Functions 4. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the GPS Software Version page. GPS Sensor SW: x.x PN:123456789 5. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the Display Software Version page. Display SW Version: 6.
  • Page 91 Once the correct password is entered, editing is allowed until your Apollo SL50/60 is turned off. Password OK Editing Enabled 6. Press SEL to start editing.

  • Page 92: Gps Sensor

    System Functions 7. Select the characters with the Small knob and move to the next character to the right by turning the Large knob cw. Press ENT to save the information. 8. Turn the Small knob to go to the next Owner Information page you want to edit.

  • Page 93: Satellite Search Status

    System Functions 4. Turn the Small knob again to view the GPS Satellite Status, Elevation, SNR, and Azimuth page. Turn the Small knob to view information about each available satellite. SV31 DATA el:210 sig:055 az:0430 Satellite Search Status • SRCH Receiver is searching for the satellite •...

  • Page 94: Comm Radio Operation

    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 95: 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 96: Recalling A Frequency

    Comm Radio Operation The SL60 can access several areas of stored Recalling a Frequency frequencies. SL60 access airport frequencies from its database of: TO, FROM, INFO, automatically stored active, User stored, weather, and emergency frequencies. Auto Stored User FROM INFO Emerg.
  • Page 97 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 98: Auto Stored Frequencies (Auto)

    Comm Radio Operation 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 99: 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 100: Weather Channels

    Comm Radio Operation Weather Channels The standard weather channels are stored in the memory of the SL60. 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 101: 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 102: Introduction To Gps Navigation

    While orbiting the earth, each GPS satellite transmits complex streams of data containing the operational status and orbital location of all the satellites in the system. The Apollo SL50/60...

  • Page 103: Gps System Accuracy

    Introduction to GPS Navigation receives this data stream and processes the information to determine which satellites are “visible” to the receiver’s antenna. With this determination made, the receiver chooses satellites to calculate a position fix. Using information transmitted from three or more satellites, the unit can calculate latitude and longitude (usually abbreviated Lat/Lon);...

  • Page 104: Start Up Displays

    Note Bypassing the complete series of tests should only be done in the case of an emergency. Use of your Apollo SL50/60 for IFR flight requires that all of the tests be performed and passed.

  • Page 105: Software Memory Test

    The GPS board will not continue operation when the following screen is displayed. Nav SW Failed: Contact II Morrow If the Nav software checksum test fails, the COM board will function properly, but the GPS board will not operate.

  • Page 106: Non-Volatile Ram Tests

    Start Up Displays Non-Volatile RAM Tests The non-volatile RAM validation code does the following checks every time the unit is powered up. Any tests which detect a failure reset the failed values. Generally, the non-volatile RAM test pages are not displayed, since in most cases the tests pass. User Database Memory Failure User waypoint checksums exist for each User waypoint.

  • Page 107: Miscellaneous Nvram Memory Failure

    Start Up Displays Miscellaneous NVRAM Memory Failure All other user input values which are held in non-volatile RAM are checked for validity, producing the following message if any of the values needed to be reset. Memory Test Failed: Press ENT If the memory checksum test fails, both the COM board and the GPS board continue to function.

  • Page 108: Special Use Airspace Displays

    A series of tests covering connections for IFR flight IFR Output Tests are tested if your Apollo SL50/60 has been installed for IFR flight. Starting IFR Output Tests After the completion of all tests the Apollo SL50/60 will start normal navigation operation.
  • Page 109 Start Up Displays Notes...

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 messages are stored.

  • Page 112: Close

    Message Function Close This condition occurs when the airspace is less than 2 nm (or user-selected limit in System Mode, see page 65). Within 2 nm SUNDANCE Inside This condition occurs when the plane penetrates the airspace. Inside NORTON AFB Empty To Waypoint: Cannot Compute Nav Anytime the current To waypoint is empty, this message is generated.

  • Page 113: Gps Self Test Failure

    Message Function GPS Self Test Failure If the GPS self-test fails, a message displays indicating the cause of the failure in four hex digits. It becomes an old message after viewing. GPS Self Test Failure: 1FFF GPS Sensor Lat/Lon Failure When the GPS sensor cannot compute the latitude and longitude, the following message displays.

  • Page 114: Gps Hdop Position Error

    Message Function GPS HDOP Position Error When the HDOP for the GPS sensor exceeds current flight phase HDOP requirements, a warning is generated. The current flight phase is displayed first (either Terminal or Enroute). It becomes an old message after viewing. Terminal GPS HDOP Position Error Arrival At the To Waypoint The arrival message is generated when within 36...

  • Page 115: To Waypoint Sequence

    Message Function To Waypoint Sequence When a waypoint sequence occurs and the user has not viewed the arrival alert, the following alert is provided if you are traveling faster than 5 knots (this reduces the chance of nuisance alerts). The new waypoint, bearing and desired track are provided.

  • Page 116: Flight Plan Memory Loss

    Message Function 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 117: Manual Magnetic Variation

    Message Function Manual Magnetic Variation This message indicates that magnetic variation is on a manual setting. This occurs when the database is not valid, or when the user selects manual magnetic variation in System Mode. It becomes an old message after being viewed. Using Manual Mag Var: 130 E Low Internal Battery Voltage...

  • Page 118: Flight Simulator

    The Flight Simulator is activated during start up. The Apollo SL50/60 “asks” you to input a ground speed and altitude each time it is powered-up. This speed and altitude information will remain constant throughout the simulation.

  • Page 119: Starting The Flight Simulation

    Simulation card properly inserted into the data card slot so you can use the appropriate functions. 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...

  • Page 120: Flight Simulator Operations

    No. Press ENT. If you do nothing, the Apollo 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 121 Flight Simulator Notes...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    If you cannot correct the problem, contact your dealer. If your dealer is unavailable, contact the II Morrow factory at the address and phone number listed. If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your...
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Unit does not Open in power Check circuit power on supply circuit breaker - reset if necessary Faulty electrical Contact your wiring or dealer to perform connection electrical system test No GPS signal Obstructed signal Move aircraft out reception path...

  • Page 124: Glossary Of Navigation Terms

    Glossary of Navigation Terms Glossary of Navigation Terms Altitude (GPS ALT): Altitude, as calculated by the Apollo SL50/60, based upon a mathematical model of the earth’s surface curvature. A substantial difference between this altitude value and altitude referenced to sea level may exist.
  • Page 125 Database: A collection of data structured in such a way as to allow quick and convenient access to any particular record or records. The Apollo SL50/60 contains a built-in database of waypoints and waypoint information. Users may add waypoints to this database.
  • Page 126 Glossary of Navigation Terms 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 127 Glossary of Navigation Terms Ground (GRND): Ground communication 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.
  • Page 128 Map Datum: A mathematical model of the earth used for the purpose of creating navigation charts and maps. The Apollo SL50/60 uses the WGS84 map datum. MESA: Minimum Enroute Safe Altitude is the highest MSA for every point between the aircraft present position and the “TO”...
  • Page 129 Second: 1/60th of a minute of a degree. Seed Position: A latitude and longitude position fix approximately equal to the current position that the Apollo SL50/60 uses to determine the location of available satellites from which signals may be received.
  • Page 130 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. Three-dimensional (3D) Position Fix: A position fix defined by latitude, longitude, and altitude.
  • Page 131 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 132 INDEX Info62 Key4 Airspace95 Sidetone level64 Buffers65 Signal strength63 Selections66 Software version63 Setup65 Comm Radio81, 82, 83, 84, 85, Airspace 96 86, 87, 88 Close99 Auto stack list85 Inside99 Frequency abbreviations84 Soon98 Intercom88 Altitude90 Monitoring frequencies Annunciators3 Arriving at To wpt101 Recalling frequencies83 Autonav18, 67 Remote frequencies83...
  • Page 133 Date and Time75 Emergency search25, 41 Description Enter key5 Cross track distance21 Estimate ground speed57 Desired track22 Estimated time enroute19, 51, Nav display19 Estimated time of arrival25, 51 Nav terms18 Facility name15 SL501 Factory109 SL602 Flight plan61 To-From switching21 Active48 Waypoint11 Comments59 Desired track22...
  • Page 134 Copy plan57 Health13 Delete plan58 Introduction89 Estimate ground speed Position30 Reset80 Estimated fuel flow57 Satellites13, 80 Pages47 Signal strength13 Reactivate56 GPS 79, 80, 89 Rename56 Health79 Rev activate56 Time79 Reverse flight plan57 GPS software version77 Flight Simulation106 Ground speed23 Flight simulator105, 106, 107, History of Revisionsii Operation107 Hold35...
  • Page 135 Message5, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, Part numbersii 102, 103, 104 Password78 Minimum enroute safe altitude Password 7778 PDOP30 Minimum safe altitude24 Plus sign15 Monitor3 Power Up9 Multiple facilities40 Range20 Navigation17, 65 Reference Waypoint10, 26 Customizing pages69 Reference Waypoint 10, 2611 Home page17 Relative Bearing Indicator3 Pages19, 70...
  • Page 136 Standby29 Next34 Standby 293 To34 Start up displays91, 92, 93, 94, Type32 95, 96 User42, 44, 45, 46 Symbol User info38 Airplane20 VOR info38 System61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, Waypoint 61, 90 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 Auto OBS crossing102 Track angle23...
  • Page 137 © 1997 by II Morrow 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.iimorrow.com Part #560-0955-01 April 1997...

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