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- Page 1 Apollo Mode A/C Transponder Model SL70 Installation Manual October 1999 560-0402-00a...
- Page 2 UPS Aviation Technologies. Due to our commitment to constantly improve the quality and performance of our products, information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. UPS Aviation Technologies and Apollo are registered trademarks of UPS Aviation Technologies. UPS Aviation Technologies 2345 Turner Rd.
- Page 3 The article may be installed only if further evaluation by the applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator. RDERING NFORMATION To receive additional copies of this publication, order part # 560-0402, Apollo SL70 Mode A/C Transponder Installation Manual. EFERENCE UBLICATIONS...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
......................... 18 ERIAL NTERFACE ....................... 19 RANSPONDER ERFORMANCE ......................19 NTENNA EQUIREMENTS SECTION 4 - LIMITATIONS ....................21 ..........................21 NSTALLATION ..........................21 PERATIONAL APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING.................. 23 ................24 ONTACTING THE ACTORY FOR SSISTANCE Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... - Page 6 ANEL ..................6 IGURE OUNTING RAME SSEMBLY ......................7 IGURE ABLE OUTING ....................9 IGURE ABLE SSEMBLY ............10 IGURE IRING IAGRAM LTITUDE NPUT ..............11 IGURE IRING IAGRAM ERIAL LTITUDE NPUT ......................17 IGURE IMENSIONS Apollo SL70 Installation Manual...
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Page 7: Section 1 - Introduction
BOUT ANUAL This manual describes the installation of the Apollo SL70 transponder . It is intended for use by persons certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install aircraft avionics. Provides an introduction to the Apollo SL70 unit. TSO certification information Section 1 is also included in this section. -
Page 8: Features
• built-in self-test and diagnostics EGULATORY OMPLIANCE The Apollo SL70 is designed and tested to meet the following TSO: • FAA TSO-C74c, Class A2 The SL70 complies with the FCC requirements specified in: • CFR 47, Part 87, Aviation Services, Subpart D, Technical Requirements The SL70 software is designed and tested to RTCA/DO-178B, level C. -
Page 9: Npacking The Quipment
ACKAGE ONTENTS As shipped from the UPS Aviation Technologies factory, the Apollo SL70 package includes most necessary items for installation other than supplies normally available at the installation shop, such as wire and coax cable, the antenna, or any optional switches. The items included in the package are listed in Table 1. -
Page 10: Special Tools Required
Regular duty Crimp tool: ITT part #995-0001-585 (Desc. M22520/1-01) Regular duty Locator tool: ITT part #995-0001-244 (Desc. TH25) Heavy duty Crimp tool: ITT part #995-0001-584 (Desc. M22520/2-01) Heavy duty Locator tool: ITT part #995-0001-604 (Desc. M22520/2-08) Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 11: Section 2 - Installation
Installation 2 - I ECTION NSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the Apollo SL70 including mounting, wiring, and connections. A post installation check-out procedure is included at the end of this section. NSTALLATION NFORMATION Always follow good avionics installation practices per FAA Advisory Circulars AC 43.13-1B, 43.13-2A, or current FAA guidance. -
Page 12: Ntenna
The rear connector plate can be used to tie down the cable assemblies. Connect the shields on any shielded cables directly to the connector mounting plate. Figure 2 Mounting Frame Assembly Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 13: Unit Installation / Removal
20 to 24 AWG wire. Make the crimp connections with a crimp tool as specified in the Special Tools Required section on page 4. All wires should be 20 to 24 AWG unless otherwise specified. Wiring diagrams are included on pages 10 and 11. Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 14: Power
DME (or other source). To use the suppression input, connect it to the suppression output on a DME (or other appropriate suppression source). Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 15: Antenna Installation And Connections
-Solder outer shield to connector. -Solder center conductor -Slide matching ring into connector and around conductor. -Attach cap. Solder Cap 2 Places STEP 4 -Solder cap into place, 2 Places. -Shrink tube as shown. Figure 4 Coax Cable Assembly Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... - Page 16 2. Use standby input to select between two transponders using a selector switch. Unit is in standby when input switched to ground. 3. Suppression input, typically connected to DME suppression output. Transponder is suppressed when input is high. Figure 5 Wiring Diagram - Gray Code Altitude Input Apollo SL70 Installation Manual...
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Page 17: Figure 6 Wiring Diagram - Serial Altitude Input
2. Use standby input to select between two transponders using a selector switch. Unit is in standby when input switched to ground. 3. Suppression input, typically connected to DME suppression output. Transponder is suppressed when input is high. Figure 6 Wiring Diagram - Serial Altitude Input Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 18: Ost Installation Heckout
1. In test mode, rotate the knob to the “SL70 C ” (SL70 Configuration) page, LARGE then rotate the knob to the “VFR” (VFR code selection) page. SMALL 2. Press (the first VFR code character will start to flash). IDENT Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 19: Operation / Performance Checkout
• altitude reporting Radar Altimeter (if installed) If the aircraft is equipped with a radar altimeter, proper operation of the radar altimeter must be verified with the SL70 Transponder operating in the ON (A) or ALT (C) mode. Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... - Page 20 Installation Date: ___/___/___ SL70 P POLLO NSTALLATION HECKOUT By: _______________ ONFIGURATION NFORMATION Apollo SL70 430-6090-____ Mod ___ Serial #_______________ HECKOUT AND ETUP Self Test: [ ] Pass [ ] Fail Altitude source: RS-232 baud rate: _________ [ ] Gray code (G...
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Page 21: Instructions For Continued Airworthiness
Installation Manual, pertaining to the installation of this unit, should be placed into the aircraft operator’s airplane Wiring Diagram Manuals. 4. Scheduled Maintenance Program task to be added to the operator’s maintenance program are found in Appendix B - Periodic Maintenance, of this installation manual. Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... - Page 22 Installation OTES Apollo SL70 Installation Manual...
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Page 23: Section 3 - Specifications
3 - S ECTION PECIFICATIONS This section includes detailed electrical, physical, environmental, and performance specifications for the Apollo SL70. LECTRICAL Input voltage ..........10VDC to 35VDC, reverse polarity protected Input current..........500mA typical, 1.4A max at 14VDC 270mA typical, 660mA max at 28VDC Input power.......... -
Page 24: Environmental
Specifications NVIRONMENTAL The Apollo SL70 is designed and tested to meet appropriate categories of RTCA/DO-160D. The Environmental Qualification Form is included in Appendix C. Operating temperature......-20°C to +55°C Storage temperature........-55°C to +85°C Temperature variation ......2°C per minute Humidity........... -
Page 25: Transponder Performance
Mode C Capability........-1000 to 63,000 feet, 100 foot increments, from either gray code or RS-232 serial inputs NTENNA EQUIREMENTS The SL70 requires a standard transponder quarter wave monopole antenna, such as the TED #104-12 or Comant CI-101, and should be approved to TSO-C74c. Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 26: Table 2 Rear Connector Pinout
(ground for standby) Ground A2 altitude gray code input B4 altitude gray code input B1 altitude gray code input C2 altitude gray code input D4 altitude gray code input Reserved Ground Viewed from rear of unit Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 27: Section 4 - Limitations
2. The transponder is to be operated in compliance with CFR 14 section 91.215 for ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment. 3. The transponder must be tested as specified in CFR 14 section 91.413 within the previous 24 months. Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... - Page 28 Limitations OTES Apollo SL70 Installation Manual...
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Page 29: Appendix A - Troubleshooting
If the source is either a transmit or SMALL receive failure, the unit will not operate. If the source is any other item, the unit should continue to operate (press any of the mode buttons), but should be repaired. Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... -
Page 30: Ontacting The Actory For Ssistance
Troubleshooting ONTACTING THE ACTORY FOR SSISTANCE If the Apollo SL70 unit fails to operate despite troubleshooting efforts, contact the UPS Aviation Technologies factory for assistance. UPS Aviation Technologies 2345 Turner Rd. S.E. Salem, Oregon 97302 U.S.A. Phone (503)581-8101 or 1-800-525-6726 Be prepared to offer the following information about the installation: •... -
Page 31: Appendix B - Periodic Maintenance
B - P PPENDIX ERIODIC AINTENANCE The Apollo SL70 is designed to not require any regular general maintenance except as included in this section. IENNIAL HECK The transponder must be tested within the previous 24 months as specified in 91.413 of the FAA regulations. - Page 32 Periodic Maintenance OTES Apollo SL70 Installation Manual...
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Page 33: Appendix C - Environmental Qualifications
Environmental Qualifications C - E PPENDIX NVIRONMENTAL UALIFICATIONS The Apollo SL70 has been tested to the following environmental categories per procedures defined in RTCA/DO-160D. Environmental Qualification Form Nomenclature: Apollo SL70 Manufacturer: Part No.: 430-6090-xxx UPS Aviation Technologies TSO No.: TSO_C74c 2345 Turner Road S.E. - Page 34 Environmental Qualifications OTES Apollo SL70 Installation Manual...
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Page 35: Appendix E - Serial Data Protocol
“-09980” ........ Encoder heater not ready, expected during encoder warm- up or if there is a loss of signal from the encoder. The SL70 will reply with only framing pulses to mode C interrogations. Apollo SL70 Installation Manual... - Page 36 The SL70 will reply with only framing pulses to mode C interrogations. When the gray code input is selected, the SL70 will output “-09981” if an invalid code is detected or “-09982” if the altitude is out of range. Apollo SL70 Installation Manual...
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