1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Apollo Manuals
  4. Monitor
  5. MX20
  6. Installation manual

Apollo MX20 Installation Manual

Multi-function display
Hide thumbs Also See for MX20:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: User Manual
Apollo
MX20
Multi-Function Display
Installation Manual
June 2003
560-1025-07

Advertisement

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting

loading

Related Manuals for Apollo MX20

Summary of Contents for Apollo MX20

  • Page 1  Apollo MX20 Multi-Function Display Installation Manual June 2003 560-1025-07...
  • Page 2  2003 by UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. This document and the information disclosed herein are proprietary information of UPSAT. Neither this document nor the information contained herein shall be transmitted, reproduced, copied, or disclosed in any form or by any means without the written authorization of UPSAT.
  • Page 3 560-1025-07 6/18/03 Changes for SW Ver 5.0. Radar and WSI. RDERING NFORMATION To receive additional copies of this publication, order part # 560-1025-07, Apollo MX20 Multi- Function Display Installation Manual. THER UBLICATIONS GX50/60 Installation Manual, P/N 560-0959 WX-500 Installation Manual, Goodrich Avionics P/N 009-11500-001...
  • Page 4 Refund. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, UPS Aviation Technologies and Microsoft are unwilling to license the MX20 and its Operating System to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the Licensed Product, and you should promptly contact UPS Aviation Technologies for instructions on return of the unused product(s) for a refund.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ...............................17 OWER 2.5.6 ........................17 LECTRICAL NALYSIS 2.5.7 ........................18 AMPLE IRING IAGRAMS ......................... 24 EIGHT AND ALANCE MX20 & MX20 I/O..................25 ONFIGURING THE 2.7.1 ........................26 NABLE ISABLE UNCTIONS 2.7.2 .........................27 XTERNAL OURCE 2.7.3 MX20 I/O ..................29 XTERNAL OURCE FOR THE 2.7.4...
  • Page 6 XTENDED ATA IS NABLED )......64 LIGHT AYPOINT YPES WHEN XTENDED ATA IS NABLED ..................66 LTITUDE NCODER ONVERTER NPUT ........................67 TORMSCOPE NPUTS IST OF ABLES 1 - I ................... 5 ABLE NSTALLATION ACKAGE ONTENTS Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 2 - P ................15 ABLE REFERRED ONFIGURATIONS 3 – MX20 I/O D ................16 ABLE ONFIGURATIONS 4 – U ........................17 ABLE OWER OADS 5 - U ........................... 24 ABLE EIGHTS 6 – U ........................43...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents OTES Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    TAFs, EchoTops, Sigmet, Airmet, and Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) information. The MX20 display is also available with an internal GPS. The internal GPS position source permits a Navigation Uncertainty Category (NUC) value to be calculated and transmitted for ADS-B broadcast.

  • Page 10: Mx20 System

    Introduction Figure 1 – MX20 System Block Diagram Figure 2 - MX20 I/O System Block Diagram Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: Regulatory Compliance

    Introduction Figure 3 - MX20 Front Panel Description 1.3 R EGULATORY OMPLIANCE The MX20 is designed and tested to meet the following TSOs when connected to the appropriate equipment: • FAA TSO-C63c/JTSO 2C63c Airborne Weather Radar • FAA TSO-C110a/JTSO-C110a Passive Thunderstorm Detection (Goodrich WX500) •...

  • Page 12: Unpacking The Equipment

    ACKAGE ONTENTS As shipped from the UPS Aviation Technologies factory, the MX20 Installation package includes most necessary items for installation other than supplies normally available at the installation shop. The items included in the package are listed in Table 1.

  • Page 13: Table 1 - Installation Package Contents

    Pin has a barrel over the contact. Use ITT Cannon tools. Other Required Materials The MX20 equipment is intended for use with standard aviation accessories. See section 1.9 for a list of compatible equipment. The following items are required for the installation: •...

  • Page 14: Special Tools Required

    OURCE OMPATIBILITY External serial data sources intended for use with the MX20 should be checked for compatibility before installation. Devices from other manufacturers or unlisted models are supported if they adhere to the interface specifications provided in this manual. The list of supported devices is located in Section 3.1.10 of this manual.

  • Page 15: Installation

    The MX20 is designed to mount in the avionics stack in the aircraft instrument panel within view and reach of the pilot. The MX20 must be located where the operator will have easy access to the controls and adequate viewing of the display. The preferred location would minimize pilot head movement when transitioning between looking outside of the flight deck and viewing and operating the MX20.

  • Page 16: Figure 4 - Cockpit Panelc

    Installation Figure 4 - Cockpit Panel Configuration for a Large Panel Figure 5 - Cockpit Panel Configuration for a Small Panel Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 17: Figure 6 - Sample Gx60 & Mx20 M

    Installation Figure 6 - Sample GX60 & MX20 Mounting Figure 7 - Alternate MX20 Mounting Configuration NOTE This configuration utilizes an angle bracket along each side of the mounting tube. The installer must consider the structural integrity of the installation as defined in AC43.13.2a Chapter 1.

  • Page 18: Mx20 Unit

    Installation Figure 8 - MX20 Unit Dimensions NOTE Use of mounting tube P/N 310-0429-01, or later FAA approved revision, is recommended for all installations and is required for helicopter installations. Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 19: Minimum System Configuration

    IEWING NGLE The MX20 shall be located such that the operator will have easy access to the controls and have adequate view of the display. The MX20 may be adequately viewed from the primary pilot’s position when the following minimums are met: 20 degrees off pilot’s eye center line...

  • Page 20: Equipment Mounting

    The mounting tube should be flush to the instrument panel and allow sufficient clearance for the back of the bezel of the MX20 to mount flush to the mounting tube. Sufficient clearance must exist in the instrument panel opening to allow ease of insertion and removal of the MX20.

  • Page 21: Mx20 Typical

    Installation Figure 10 - MX20 Typical Rear Panel Wiring Connections Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 22: Electrical Connections

    LECTRICAL ONNECTIONS The MX20 installation kit includes connectors and crimp contacts. Make the crimp connections with a crimp tool as specified in the Special Tools Required section on page 6. Wires should be 20 to 24 AWG for the 37-pin connector and 22-30 AWG for the 62-pin connector, unless otherwise specified. Power and ground wires should be 20 AWG.

  • Page 23: Mx20 Basic Data Port Configuration

    ASIC ONFIGURATION The basic MX20 supports four I/O ports on connector J1. Three of the ports are RS232 and one is RS422. The usage of each port is assigned during the configuration procedure (see section 2.7). The diagram below provides an example of a configuration for the data ports. Samples of typical wiring configurations are shown in section 2.5.7.

  • Page 24: Mx20 I/O Data Port Configuration

    2.5.2 MX20 I/O D ONFIGURATION The I/O product variation of the MX20 supports an array of additional I/O capabilities on connector J2 as shown below. Note that the hardware connected to the MX20 I/O ports must be connected as shown in Table 3, as reconfiguration by software is not available.

  • Page 25: Placard

    The power and fuse requirements for each external sensor are described in their respective installation manuals. The MX20 will operate on voltages between 10 and 40 VDC. Install a five amp circuit breaker for a 14 VDC aircraft and a three amp circuit breaker for a 28 VDC aircraft. Use separate wires for the heater and CPU power inputs;...

  • Page 26: Sample Wiring Diagrams

    Installation 2.5.7 S AMPLE IRING IAGRAMS Figure 14 - Sample System Wiring Diagram (Internal GPS Version) with UAT Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 27: Figure 15 - Sample System

    Installation Figure 15 - Sample System Wiring Diagram (No Internal GPS Version) with WX500 Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 28: Figure 16 - Sample System

    Installation Figure 16 - Sample System Wiring Diagram for TCAD and Stormscope Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 29: Figure 17 - Sample System

    Installation Figure 17 - Sample System Wiring Diagram I/O model with Radar, Goodrich Skywatch, and WSI InFlight Receiver Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...
  • Page 30 Installation Figure 18 - Sample System Wiring Diagram of MX20 I/O with Landmark TAWS Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...
  • Page 31 Installation Figure 19 - Sample System Wiring Diagram of MX20 I/O with Garmin GTX330 Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 32: Weight And Balance

    EIGHT AND ALANCE Weight and balance computation is required after the installation of the MX20. Follow the guidelines as established in AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 10, section 2. Make appropriate entries in the equipment list indicating items added, removed, or relocated along with the date accomplished. Include your name and certificate number in the aircraft records.

  • Page 33: Configuring The Mx20 & Mx20 I/O

    (where 1 is the top line select key, 4 is the fourth key down, and 6 is the lower most line select key). If other keys are pressed before or during this sequence, the MX20 will be in the normal operational mode.

  • Page 34: Enable /Disable Functions

    UNCTIONS This menu allows the activation or deactivation of MX20 functions. 1. Ensure the Enable/Disable Functions page of the MX20 has the desired configuration. Modifications can be made using the line select keys. a. Enable Message to allow viewing of system messages.

  • Page 35: External Data Source

    1. Press the DATA smart key while still in the INSTL function. 2. Ensure the External Data Sources pages of the MX20 have the desired configuration. Modifications can be made using the line select keys. Port allocations must match how the system is wired. Set port source to None if the hardware is not installed.
  • Page 36 Installation Source port must be set to the same port number that the GX model unit is connected to (such as Port 1 in the example shown below). Main Menu Next Page Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 37: External Data Source For The Mx20 I/O

    SKY899. Additionally, if the MX20 is not wired to drive the discrete inputs (when an additional display such as the WX1000 is being used), select the + DISP option. If the MX20 is wired to drive the Skywatch discrete inputs, select just the basic SKY model without the + DISP option. Using the +DISP option indicates that an external display is responsible for driving the discrete inputs and the corresponding MX20 controls will be disabled on the MX20 Traffic page.

  • Page 38: Miscellaneous Setup Options

    1. Press the MISC smart key while still in the INSTL function. 2. Ensure the Misc Setup Options pages of the MX20 are configured with respect to the aircraft it is being installed in. Modifications can be made using the line select keys.
  • Page 39 You may continue to make configuration changes without pausing; however, do not turn off power to the MX20 until waiting 30 seconds after the last configuration/ setting change. The message will disappear when it is safe to cycle power.

  • Page 40: Installation Checkout

    Verify that all external data sources are connected. See section 3.1.13 to check the compatibility of the external devices for use with the MX20. 1. Turn on power to the MX20 and the external data sources. Activate the Installation Mode (see section 2.7).
  • Page 41 Step 12-15 Step 5 5. Check the System Info page on the MX20 to verify that the data is available to each port and that it is being processed properly. 6. Verify ALT data flag is not displayed in the lower left portion of the MX20 display.

  • Page 42: Emi/Rfi Test

    1. Turn on power to the MX20. 2. Turn on the power to each avionics system. Observe for proper operation of the MX20 and the other avionics systems. ____ Transponder (if equipped)

  • Page 43: Altitude Test

    Traffic Function by pressing the FN key until the TRAF menu option is available and press the corresponding traffic smart key. 2. (If the TRAF function is not available, verify that the MX20 is an I/O model and that the traffic function has been enabled as described in previous sections.) 3.

  • Page 44: Ryan Tcad Interface Test

    Traffic Function by pressing the FN key until the TRAF menu option is available and press the corresponding traffic smart key. 2. If the TRAF function is not available, verify that the MX20 is an I/O model and that the traffic function has been enabled as described in previous sections.
  • Page 45 2.8.10.2.2 RS-181A calibration and Roll/Trim 1. Turn the MX20 on and wait until the startup page is completely drawn. When the green labels on the smart keys (buttons at bottom) appear, it’s complete.
  • Page 46 Radar Function by pressing the FN key until the RADAR menu option is available. Then, press the corresponding RADAR "smart key." (If the Radar Function is not available, verify that the MX20 is an I/O model and that the radar function has been enabled as described in previous sections).

  • Page 47: Landmark Taws8000 And Kgp560 Checkout Procedure

    When in ON mode, the radar antenna will be radiating. If the MX20 radar function is not in standby mode, place it in standby mode by pressing the STBY line item. Once in standby, press the ON line item (same key as STBY). The unit is now in “WX” mode. Verify that the mode can be changed to MAP mode by pressing the MAP line item.

  • Page 48: Garmin Gtx330 Checkout Procedure

    Terrain Function by pressing the FN key until the TER menu option is available and press the corresponding terrain smart key. 2. If the TER function is not available, verify that the MX20 is an I/O model and that the terrain function has been enabled as described in previous sections.
  • Page 49 Installation Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...
  • Page 50 Installation OTES Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    1.5 A 2.0 A MX20 I/O 2.5 A 3.5 A 1.25 A 1.75 A MX20 I/O with heater 3.5 A 4.5 A 1.75 A 2.25 A Notes: Heater element turns on below approximately 30 Note: Circuits should be protected in accordance with guidelines in AC 43.13-1B, chapter 11, section 2, paragraph 429.

  • Page 52: Avionics Outputs

    Bendix/King RDR2000 Radar (MX20 I/O Model Only) RDR2100 (MX20 I/O Model Only) Allied Signal RS-181A (MX20 I/O Model Only) L-3 (Goodrich) WX500 WSI InFlight (MX20 will communicate at 38,400 baud) Terrain TAWS Source........L-3 (Goodrich) Landmark TAWS 8000 Honeywell KGP-560 EGPWS 3.1.11 P...

  • Page 53: Environmental Specifications

    Temperature Variation ........2°C per minute Humidity ............95% at 50°C Maximum altitude ...........35,000 ft Cooling............Not Required 3.1.13 TSO A UTHORIZATIONS The MX20 meets the following TSO authorizations when connected to the following units: JTSO Manufacturer and Model Part Number JTSO 2C63c TSO C63c...

  • Page 54: Nternal Gps Receiver Performance

    Acceleration ............4G maximum TTFF (time to first fix) ........25 seconds typical with current almanac, position, time, and ephemeris 55 seconds typical with current almanac, position, and time Reacquisition...........2.5 seconds typical Position update interval........1 second typical Datum..............WGS-84 Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 55: Rear Connector Pinouts

    Specifications 3.2 R ONNECTOR INOUTS Table 8 - MX20 Rear Panel Connector Pinout (J1) Pin # Name Comment Power + Main Aircraft Power Input (+10 to +30 VDC) Power ground Main Aircraft Power Ground Port 2 GND RS-232 Port 1 IN...
  • Page 56 Specifications Table 9 - MX20 I/O Connector Pinout (J2) Some features listed are not supported at this time Name Description SYNCHRO_0_X Reserved SYNCHRO_0_Z SYNCHRO_0/1_REF_LO SYNCHRO_1_X DISCRETE_OUT_0 Discrete Output number 0 DISCRETE_OUT_1 Discrete Output number 1 DISCRETE_OUT_2 Discrete Output number 2...
  • Page 57 ARINC 429 Output port 1A 429_OUT_1B ARINC 429 Output port 1B 561_CLK_IN_B Reserved 561_CLK_IN_A 561_SYNC_IN_B 561_SYNC_IN_A 429_IN_0B ARINC 429 Input port 0B 429_IN_0A ARINC 429 Input port 0A 429_IN_3B Reserved 429_IN_1A 429_IN_1B View from rear of unit Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...
  • Page 58 Specifications OTES Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Unit does not power up – blank 1. Improper wiring; circuit breaker 1. Ensure power is properly wired screen. open. to the MX20 and the circuit 2. Unit intensity turned down. breaker is closed. 3. Unit is cold. 2. Ensure that unit is not in manual 4.
  • Page 60 The terrain database is indicated on the power-up and system status pages of the MX20. 2. Invalid altitude supplied to unit. 2. Ensure that valid altitude is being supplied to the unit (an ALT data flag should not be present).
  • Page 61 2. General aviation usage should have the terrain mode set to ‘Normal’ in the install pages. TCAD 1. Unit is not Traffic capable. 1. Ensure that the model MX20 is 2. Data port configuration traffic capable. incorrect. 2. Ensure that the data port 3.

  • Page 62: Integration

    1. Remove power to all external data sources and power on just the MX20. 2. Verify the correct power up sequence and access to the different functions of the MX20. 3. Verify that amber data flags are presented and own-ship is ‘X’d, indicating that external data sources are not available.
  • Page 63 Note that the external GPS may need to acquire and set a destination waypoint before the ALT, POS, and RTE flags clear. 6. If a given external data source causes a system error, verify compatibility and wiring. Re-verify port assignments. Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 64: Contacting The Factory For Assistance

    Troubleshooting 4.3 C ONTACTING THE ACTORY FOR SSISTANCE If the MX20 fails to operate despite troubleshooting efforts, contact the UPS Aviation Technologies factory for assistance. UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. 2345 Turner Rd. SE Salem, Oregon 97302 Phone (503) 581-8101 or 1-800-525-6726 http://www.upsat.com...

  • Page 65: Continued Airworthiness Instructions

    The display backlight lamps are rated by the manufacturer as having a usable life of 10,000 hours. This life may be more or less than the rated time depending on the operating conditions of the MX20. Over time, the backlight lamps will dim and the display will not perform as well in direct sunlight conditions.
  • Page 66 Periodic Maintenance OTES Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 67: Environmental Qualifications

    Environmental Qualifications NVIRONMENTAL UALIFICATIONS The MX20 has been tested to the following environmental categories per procedures defined in RTCA/DO- 160D. Environmental Qualification Form Part No: 430-0270-000 430-0270-500 430-0270-600 430-0270-700 430-0270-800 430-0270-900 TSO/- C110a C110a C110a C63c/2C63c C110a C63c/2C63c JTSO C113...
  • Page 68 Environmental Qualifications OTES Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 69: Appendixa - I/O Specifications

    = distance off course, hundredths of nm dddd Desired track (magnetic): dddd = degrees x 10 ddd[dd] 3 to 5 Active waypoint identifier: ddd[dd] = ASCII waypoint identifier dddd Bearing to active waypoint (magnetic): dddd = degrees x 10 sddd Magnetic variation: Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 70: Binary Nearest List Data ( When Extended Ata Is Enabled Only )

    = Latitude degrees mmmmmm = Latitude minutes hhhhhhh = Latitude hundredths of minutes sxxxxxxx Longitude of waypoint. Packed, unsigned binary values for degrees, minutes dddddddd and hundredths of minutes. xxmmmmmm = 0 East longitude, 1 West longitude xhhhhhhh Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...
  • Page 71 = hundredths of minutes x = undefined Magnetic variation at waypoint nnnnnnnn LS byte (msbit...lsbit) nnnnnnnn MS byte (msbit...lsbit) Two’s complement binary in sixteenths of degrees, easterly variation is positive. <CR> ASCII carriage return (0Dh) Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 72: Flight Plan

    I3059 SFO waypoint ident KSFO 305.8° bearing to waypoint L3058 14.0° east magnetic variation QE140 No alarms, data not flagged T--------- From Table 9 <binary data> Figure 21 - Moving Map Data Output (Extended Data Disabled) Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...
  • Page 73 CDI Valid, Needle Right, Deflection 001° cvR001 VDI Valid, Needle Centered, Deflection is 000° vC000 From Table 13 <binary data> Flight Plan Waypoint Type data, direct-to, airport type Figure 22 - Moving Map Data Output (Extended Data Enabled) Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

  • Page 74: Altitude Encoder /Converter Input

    “-09981”..........Possible hardware problem: expected from encoder indicating a temperature greater than 55°C or if data is invalid. “-09982”..........Altitude out of range: expected from the encoder indicating that the altitude is outside specified range of the encoder. Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...
  • Page 75 Environmental Qualifications Figure 23 - Altitude Data Input 6.5 S TORMSCOPE NPUTS The WX-500 is the only stormscope that the MX20 MFD interfaces with. It can be connected to RS- 422 or RS-232. RS-232 Connection J3-20 J3-8 RS-232_GND J2-5 Cable...
  • Page 76 Environmental Qualifications OTES Apollo MX20 Installation Manual...

Table of Contents