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Apollo SL50 User Manual

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560-0955-00
March 1997

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  • Page 1 560-0955-00 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 March 1997 Original Release April 1997 Rev -01 To receive additional copies of the Apollo SL50/60 manuals order the following part numbers: User’s Guide 560-0955-xx User’s Guide Binder (3/4”) 560-9002-xx Installation Manual 560-0957-xx SL50 Quick Reference 561-0235-xx SL60 Quick Reference...
  • Page 5 Introduction· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 SL50 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 SL60 ·...
  • 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 The Apollo SL50 has a wealth of easy to use features that every pilot needs. The large waypoint database has information about airports, VORs,...
  • Page 15 The Apollo SL60 combines all of the features of the SL50 with a state-of-the-art VHF communications transceiver in the same compact package. The VHF...
  • Page 16 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 Rotate the knob to the left to reduce the volume level. Pull the knob out to disable automatic squelch. The knob on the left side of the SL50 controls power on/off. Rotate the knob clockwise (CW) past the detent to turn the power on. Rotate the knob fully counterclockwise to turn the power off.
  • Page 18 The MSG annunciator will flash when a new message is provided. In the SL60, pressing twice will start the Nearest Waypoint mode just as pressing will on the SL50. key is used to define a direct course from your present position to a waypoint. Info...
  • Page 22 Navigation function. Each time the Apollo SL50/60 is switched on, it must locate satellites in the sky to acquire signals before determining a position fix in a complex process involving lengthy mathematical operations.
  • Page 23 Navigation function. 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 to accept the current position, though this is not required.
  • Page 24 2. Turn the knob to each character of the waypoint name. Change the character with the knob. 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” and the “f” indicates a “facility.” 4.
  • Page 25 4. After entering the Seed Position, you will be prompted next to clear the active flight plan. Choose Yes or No with the knob. Press to now continue normal operations.
  • Page 26 The Apollo SL50/60 requires signals from at least four satellites to calculate a 3D position fix (Lat/Lon and GPS altitude). More details are available in the GPS Sensor part of the System section of this manual, see page 79.
  • Page 27 With a seed position and the current UTC time and date set, the Apollo SL50/60 is ready to begin navigating a trip. Prepare for trip navigation by entering a destination waypoint. 1. Press the key in the SL50 or press twice in the SL60.
  • Page 28 1. Press the key. Change the waypoint type by moving to the character to the left of the waypoint name with the knob. 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 16 characters. Longer names will be truncated. 8. When you have entered the waypoint name, press . Your Apollo SL50/60 will now switch to the Navigation function and show information based on your present position to the Direct-To...
  • Page 30 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 Turn the knob to view the other available Navigation displays. The Autonav feature lets you select certain Nav display choices and have them rotate in sequence displaying each one from one to nine seconds. The selection of displays and sequencing time is performed in the Nav Info part of the System Functions (see page 67).
  • Page 32 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 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 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 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. From-To Distance The distance from the departure (origin) waypoint to the destination waypoint is shown as a value, but does not show any label.
  • Page 36 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 5 knots.
  • Page 37 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. The result is rounded to the nearest 100 feet.
  • Page 38 5 knots, there is no valid GPS position, or the TO and destination waypoints are blank. An important safety feature of the SL50/60 is its ability to locate waypoints closest to your position. Should you have to land quickly, you can use this feature to locate a nearby waypoint, assign it as a destination, and quickly navigate to it.
  • Page 39 miles of your present position. The Bearing and Distance to the displayed waypoint is shown on the right side of the display. Press to set the displayed waypoint as the new destination (TO) waypoint. Use this function to search for the 20 nearest waypoints within 600 miles of a reference waypoint selected from the database.
  • Page 40 5. Turn the knob to view the nearest 20 waypoints. 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 knob to view the “Runway Limits” display.
  • Page 41 When searching around your present position, the 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 The Nearest Airspace list is updated periodically as your aircraft moves and the following display will appear. This function allows you to create a parallel course offset to the left or right from your current FROM-TO course from 0.1 to 20.0 nm. You must have FROM and TO waypoints defined.
  • Page 43 4. Turn the knob to the distance field. Turn knob to select the offset distance. 5. After making your choices, press ENT. A “p” will replace the waypoint type to indicate that Parallel Track is in use. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will state that Parallel Track is in use.
  • Page 44 3. Turn the knob to move between the time value fields. 4. Turn the knob to edit the hours, minutes, or seconds value. 5. Press to start the timer at the selected time value. 6. After the Countdown Timer value expires, press key to note the time out message.
  • Page 45 The From/To/Next Waypoint page allows you to 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 46 3. Turn the knob ccw one position to the waypoint type. Choose Airport (a), VOR (v), NDB (n), Intersection (i), or User-defined (u) with the knob. 4. Turn the knob clockwise one click to move to the first character of the waypoint name. The first character of the waypoint name will flash.
  • Page 47 To Waypoint 1. Press and move to the To waypoint with the knob. 2. The insert (Ins?) choice will flash. Press and then select the To waypoint as you did for the From waypoint. 3. After selecting a To waypoint, press Next Waypoint 1.
  • Page 48 Editing 1. While in the Navigation function, turn the knob to view the From/To/Next page. 2. Press to start editing. 3. Turn the 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 49 Pressing the key sets the From location 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. If you edit the From position, Direct-To navigation will be replaced by the new entered waypoint.

  • Page 50: Introduction

    The Apollo SL50/60 provides an extensive built-in 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 Identifier Name Radial and distance from the VOR Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat/Lon coordinates Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat/Lon coordinates Identifier Name Country Bearing and distance from present position Identifier Lat/Lon coordinates Bearing and distance from present position Distance from present position Lat/Lon coordinates...
  • Page 52 1. In the SL50, press the key. In the SL60, press the key, turn the knob to view the “Access Database”...

  • Page 53: Controls

    The SL50/60 can have its waypoint database updated to allow you to keep your information current. 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.

  • Page 54: Keys

    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 ability to locate waypoints closest to your position.
  • Page 55 The Apollo SL50/60 allows you to create up to 200 of your own waypoints to the waypoint database. You can create a waypoint based on a Lat/Lon or using a radial and distance from another waypoint. You can also add the runway length.
  • Page 56 5. Runway Length is not shown on the first page of the waypoint. Turn the knob cw past the last Lat/Lon value or ccw before the first character of the waypoint name to view the Runway Length. 6. A Runway Length digit will flash. Turn the knob to change the value.
  • Page 57 1. In the SL50, press the key. In the SL60, press the key, turn the knob to view the “Waypoint Database” page, and then press 2. Turn the knob to view the “Create User Wpt By Rad/Dis” page. Press . The first character of the radial will flash.
  • Page 58 You can also adjust Lat/Lon and add the Runway Length. Press when you are finished. 1. In the SL50, press the key. In the SL60, press the key, turn the knob to view the “Waypoint” page, and then press 2.
  • Page 59 1. In the SL50, press the key. In the SL60, press key, turn the knob to view the “Waypoint Database” page, and then press 2. Turn the knob to view the “Modify User Waypoint” page. Press 3. Turn the knob to view the User waypoints.
  • Page 60 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 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. The basic steps for creating a flight plan include: entering the plan name and inserting waypoints. You may then view flight plan information, activate the plan, and use the other options.
  • Page 62 3. Turn the knob to select the first flight plan name character. 4. Turn the knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position. Turn the knob to select the next name character. You can have up to eight characters in the flight plan name.
  • Page 63 9. The Ins? Prompt will flash in the To waypoint position. Press 10. Repeat steps 7-9 for the remaining waypoints in your flight plan. 11. Press when your flight plan is complete. Two types of information are available within flight plan legs.
  • Page 64 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. ETA? is the same as ETA, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation.
  • Page 65 ETE? is the same as ETE, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation. 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

    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 67 active leg number will be reduced (i.e. from leg 7 to leg 6). 1. In the Flight Plan function, turn the knob to a flight plan and then use the knob to display the leg of the plan that you want to edit. 2.
  • Page 68 3. If another option was last used, turn the knob to choose Ins?. 5. Press . Use the knobs to select the desired waypoint. 6. After selecting the waypoint name, press 1. In the Flight Plan function, display the leg of the plan that you want to edit.
  • Page 69 In the Flight Plan function you may make changes to the active flight plan. 1. In the Flight Plan function turn the knob to the active flight plan. 2. Press and then turn the knob to view the available functions. 3.
  • Page 70 Pressing 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. Pressing 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 71 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 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 3. Press 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. The Continue option is available for the Active flight plan when the flight plan status is Holding (waypoint sequencing is not allowed).
  • Page 73 If no plan comment has been entered, press create one. 1. While viewing the desired flight plan, press 2. Turn the knob to choose the Comment page and press 3. Turn the knob to select the first character. 4. Turn the knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position.
  • Page 74 Plan function are available in the Flight Plan section. The Waypoint Database page allows you to view all of the waypoint information in the database. In the Apollo SL50, pressing the key will take you into the Waypoint database. In the SL60, press , turn the...
  • Page 75 4. Turn the knob to select the first character. 5. Turn the knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position. Turn the knob to select the next name character. 6. After selecting the waypoint name, press 7. Press to view information about the waypoint.
  • Page 76 3. Turn the knob to view the available pages. 1. Press and then turn the knob to reach the Com Radio Information page. Press 2. Software Version information is displayed. The RF Signal Level function shows the relative signal strength of the frequency you are listening to. The range displayed is between 0 and 255.
  • Page 77 1. In the Com Radio Information function, turn the knob to the Intercom Squelch Level page. 2. Turn the knob to adjust the level. 3. The desired level will be activated as selected. You do not need to press The Sidetone Level Adjustment page is used to display and adjust the headphone sidetone level.

  • Page 78: Autonav

    The Navigation Information function allows to 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 1. While viewing the Airspace Buffer page, press 2. Turn the knob to select the desired value to change. Turn the knob to change the value. 3. Press when the desired values have been selected. Thirteen Airspaces are available for selection: Class B, B Outer, Class C, C Outer, MOA, Training, Unknown, Alert, Caution, Danger, Restricted, Prohibited, and Warning.

  • Page 80: Nav Pages

    4. Press after selecting ON or OFF for each Airspace type. Turn the knob to view the other Airspace pages. Autonav Time is the delay time that each Navigation page will be displayed before rotating to the next page. Time may be selected from one to nine seconds.
  • Page 81 2. Turn the knob to reach Nav Mode Display Pages. 3. Turn the knob cw to view the second (first editable) Nav page. 4. Press to activate editing. The first Nav field will flash. 5. Turn the knob to select the desired Nav information to be displayed in that field.
  • Page 82 10. Turn the 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 and then 2. You will be prompted to decide if you want to include this page in the Autonav scrolling.
  • Page 83 3. Turn the knob to select the desired Nav information to be displayed in that field. 4. Turn the knob to move to the next field. 5. Turn the knob to select the desired Nav information to be displayed in the field. 6.
  • Page 84 Nav displays that show distance may be selected to show either nautical miles or kilometers. 1. Press . Turn the knob to Nav Info and press . Turn the knob to the Nav Mode Display Pages. 2. Turn the knob to reach a programmable Nav page.
  • Page 85 3. Turn the knob to select Auto or Manual Magnetic Variation and then press 4. If you selected Manual Magnetic Variation, turn the Large knob to move to the variation value field. 5. Select the variation value with the knob. 6.
  • Page 86 “cleared direct to the xyz VOR, rest of route unchanged” type of clearance. The default setting for the Direct-To Entry is . The Apollo SL50/60 retains the last...
  • Page 87 Direct-To Entry Option setting when it is powered 1. Press the key. Turn the knob to reach the Direct-To page and then press 2. Turn the knob to select “May Clear” or “Never Clears” and then press The CDI Scaling option allows you to select manual or automatic full scale deflection of the internal CDI.
  • Page 88 4. Turn the knob to select the distance value and then press System Information area provides following pages: Date and Time, Software and Database Version, Display test, and Owner Info. 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the System Information function and press ENT.
  • Page 89 9. After completing your entries, press 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 knob to reach Software Version page.
  • Page 90 4. Turn the knob cw one click to view the GPS Software Version page. 5. Turn the knob cw one click to view the Display Software Version page. 6. Turn the knob cw one click to view the Com Radio Software Version page (SL60 only). Fuel Measure Units for the appropriate displays can be selected as: US Gallons (usg), Imperial Gallons (img), Liters (ltr), Pounds AvGas (lbs), Pounds Jet...
  • Page 91 . If the entered password matches, the screen flashes a message for about two seconds followed by the last displayed owner info page. Once the correct password is entered, editing is allowed until your Apollo SL50/60 is turned off. 6. Press to start editing.
  • Page 92 7. Select the characters with the knob and move to the next character to the right by turning knob cw. Press to save the information. 8. Turn the knob to go to the next Owner Information page you want to edit. 9.
  • Page 93 4. Turn the knob again to view the GPS Satellite Status, Elevation, SNR, and Azimuth page. Turn the knob to view information about each available satellite. SRCH Receiver is searching for the satellite ACQR receiver is acquiring the signal TRCK receiver has locked to the satellite’s data sequence DATA receiver is locked and downloading data from the...
  • Page 94 MHz value in 1 MHz steps. inner knob changes the kHz values in 25 kHz steps. In both the SL50 and SL60, the knobs are used to view different functions and for editing. Other functions will be described in the affected section.
  • Page 95 2. Turn the 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. Turn the knobs clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the...
  • Page 96 The SL60 can access several areas of stored frequencies. SL60 access airport frequencies from its database of: TO, FROM, INFO, automatically stored active, User stored, weather, and emergency frequencies. 1. Press to recall frequencies in the COM function. 2. Turn the knob view the frequency types.
  • Page 97 2. Turn the knob to select the frequency type. Turn the knob to display the available frequencies. The waypoint identifier, type, and frequency are displayed. 3. Press to move the database frequency into the Standby frequency position. Press the key to move it into the Active position.
  • Page 98 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 When you press the 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 The standard weather channels are stored in the memory of the SL60. You cannot transmit on a weather channel frequency. 1. Press and then turn the knob to display the Weather channel memory. 2. Then, turn the knob to view the available weather channels.
  • Page 101 When two headphone and microphone jacks are 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. The Volume control will control the headphone listening level.
  • Page 102 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 Position

    Unlike navigation aids providing a position fix with data from land-based sources, the Apollo GPS can provide an accurate position fix over land or sea anywhere in the world. The unit includes an extensive database of useful waypoint information and allows you to create up to 200 “customized”...
  • Page 104 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 105 This is a checksum test of the code memory region. The following screen is displayed for the duration of this test. If the checksum passes, the next screen is displayed for two seconds. Failure to pass the software checksum test indicates that the software memory is corrupted.
  • Page 106 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 waypoint checksums exist for each User waypoint.
  • Page 107 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. If the memory checksum test fails, both the COM board and the GPS board continue to function. This checksum test compares the stored database checksum with the calculated database checksum.
  • Page 108 “Press ENT” will flash. Press to continue operation. A series of tests covering connections for IFR flight are tested if your Apollo SL50/60 has been installed for IFR flight. After the completion of all tests the Apollo SL50/60 will start normal navigation operation.
  • Page 110 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 The New Message page shows how many new messages are stored. 1. Press . Turn the Large knob to switch between Old and New messages. 2. Turn the knob to view each message. The Old Message page shows how many old messages are stored.
  • Page 112 This condition occurs when the airspace is less than 2 nm (or user-selected limit in System Mode, see page 65). This condition occurs when the plane penetrates the airspace. Anytime the current To waypoint is empty, this message is generated. It becomes an old message after viewing.
  • Page 113 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. When the GPS sensor cannot compute the latitude and longitude, the following message displays. It becomes an old message after viewing.
  • Page 114 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. The arrival message is generated when within 36 seconds of arrival at the current To waypoint.
  • Page 115 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 This message indicates that one or more flight plans had a checksum error. This message is cleared after the message is viewed. This message indicates that one or more user settings were not within valid limits at power-up and needed to be reset. This message is cleared after the message is viewed.

  • Page 117: Countdown Timer

    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. This message is generated when low internal battery voltage is detected.
  • Page 118 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 It is recommended that you have a data 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).
  • Page 120 . 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 122 Model No., part number, and serial number Software versions Description of the problem Efforts made to isolate/solve the problem Computed Lat/Lon position shown on your Apollo Local time, UTC time, and date II Morrow Inc. Technical Service Department 2345 Turner Road S.E.
  • Page 124 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. Data transmitted by a GPS satellite including orbit information on all satellites, clock correction, and atmospheric delays.

  • Page 125: Waypoint Information

    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 Displacement from the intended course of travel. The angle of a GPS satellite above the horizon. The function that allows to immediately navigate to the nearest airport in the case of an emergency. A list of accurate positions or locations of a celestial object as function of time.
  • Page 127 Ground communication frequency Speed of travel across the ground. In aviation, the relation between ground speed and air speed is affected by the prevailing winds. Horizontal Dilution of Precision. The direction that the aircraft is pointing. A name, typically abbreviated, assigned to a waypoint.
  • Page 128 70 degrees north or south latitude. 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. Minimum Enroute Safe Altitude is the highest MSA for every point between the aircraft present position and the “TO”...
  • Page 129 1/60th of a minute of a degree. 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 The degradation of accuracy of GPS position fix data by the United States Department of Defense for civilian use. A GPS satellite. A distance measurement equal to 5,280 feet or 0.87 of a nautical mile. A position fix defined by latitude, longitude, and altitude. The imaginary line that the flight path of an airplane makes over the earth.
  • Page 131 Also known as Military Grid Coordinates, the UTM grid consists of 60 north-south/east-west zones, each six degrees wide in longitude. navigational aid that transmits signals such that a receiver can indicate its current radial or bearing from the transmitter. Very High Frequency. The range of frequencies between 30 and 300 MHz.
  • 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: Fuel

    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: Volume

    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...

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