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Page 1: Installation Manual
â Apollo Model SL50 Model SL60 GPS / VHF COMM Installation Manual February 2002 560-0957-02... - Page 2 ã 2002 by UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA No part of this document may be transmitted, reproduced, or copied in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. Due to UPS Aviation Technologies’...
- Page 3 ISTORY OF EVISIONS Revision Date Description 2/24/97 Initial release. 3/14/97 Change coax recommendation from RG-58 to RG-142B -01a 9/23/99 Added new connector pins and crimping tools 2/8/02 Added user set Comm functions. SW Version 1.1 and helicopter environmental qualification MPORTANT “The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ABLE OF ONTENTS SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ....................1 ........................1 BOUT ANUAL SL50 / SL60 D ....................1 POLLO ESCRIPTION ............................3 EATURES ....................... 4 YSTEM ONFIGURATIONS VFR GPS N ........................4 AVIGATION NSTALLATION IFR GPS N ........................4 AVIGATION NSTALLATION... - Page 6 Table of Contents ............................29 HYSICAL ..........................29 NVIRONMENTAL GPS R ......................30 ECEIVER ERFORMANCE ........................31 VIONICS UTPUTS ......................31 NNUNCIATOR EQUIREMENTS (SL60 )................32 ECEIVER ERFORMANCE ONLY (SL60 ) ...............32 RANSMITTER ERFORMANCE ONLY (SL60 ) ..................33 NTERCOM ERFORMANCE ONLY ..........................33 ONTROL NPUTS ......................33 NTENNA EQUIREMENTS GPS A ................................
- Page 7 Table of Contents IST OF ABLES ......................6 ABLE ACKAGE ONTENTS ................. 34 ABLE NTERFACE ONNECTOR INOUT ............... 35 ABLE AVIGATION NTERFACE ONNECTOR INOUT ..................... 39 ABLE ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE 5 RS-232 S ................ 47 ABLE ERIAL NTERFACE ELECTIONS ASCII N ...............
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Page 9: Section 1 - Introduction
BOUT ANUAL This manual describes the installation of the Apollo SL50 GPS and SL60 GPS/Comm units. It is intended for use by persons certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install aircraft navigation devices. It includes installation and checkout procedures for the SL50 and SL60 units to standards described in FAA advisory circulars AC 20-138 (for GPS) and AC 20-67B (for comm). -
Page 10: Sl50 Front Panel
Introduction Figure 1 SL50 Front Panel Figure 2 SL60 Front Panel Apollo SL50 / SL60 Installation Manual... -
Page 11: Features
Introduction EATURES The GPS navigation features for the SL50 GPS and SL60 GPS/Comm include: · 32 character high-intensity alphanumeric LED display · Automatic display intensity · Back-lit buttons · Simple “Direct-To” navigation · Built-in data base updatable through a serial port ·... -
Page 12: System Configurations
Introduction · Frequency monitor function · Weather channels (only in Americas database) · Built-in intercom function · Frequency memory and recall functions - from navigation data base - eight last used - eight user stored · Two microphone inputs · 12 watt audio amplifier ·... -
Page 13: Comm Transceiver - Sl60
Introduction - SL60 RANSCEIVER For standalone installations, the comm requires connections to: · a standard comm antenna · a microphone (or microphones) · a speaker or headphone · power input These items may be installed dedicated to the SL60 comm, or by connection to an audio panel. -
Page 14: Npacking The Quipment
Introduction NPACKING THE QUIPMENT Carefully unpack the equipment. Visually inspect the package contents for any evidence of shipping damage. Retain all shipping containers and packaging material in case reshipment is necessary. ACKAGE ONTENTS As shipped from the II Morrow factory, the Apollo SL50/60 package includes most items necessary for installation other than supplies normally available at the installation shop, such as wire and cable ties, and required input and output equipment. -
Page 15: Other
Introduction THER EQUIRED ATERIALS The SL50/60 is intended for use with standard aviation accessories. External devices required for various installations are listed in the System Configurations section on page 4. Depending upon the installation, this will include items such as: ·... - Page 16 Introduction OTES Apollo SL50 / SL60 Installation Manual...
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Page 17: Section 2 - Installation
Installation 2 - I ECTION NSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the SL50 and SL60 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- 1A, 43.13-2A, AC 20-138, and AC 20-67B, or later FAA approved revisions of these documents. -
Page 18: Mounting Tube Installation
Installation Figure 5. Route the wiring bundle as appropriate. The rear connector plate should be attached to the mounting frame before installing the frame in the instrument panel. The rear connector plate can be used to tie down the cable assemblies. Use the supplied edge guard to protect the cable from sharp edges. -
Page 19: Unit Insertion
Installation of the unit bezel does not mount flush to the mounting tube, the connector may not engage fully. Secure the mounting tube to the instrument panel structure. Mounting screw heads must not protrude into the mounting tube. Be sure to use the appropriate screws so the unit will slide in and out freely. -
Page 20: Figure 4 - Mounting Frame Assembly
Installation Figure 4 - Mounting Frame Assembly Figure 5 Cable Routing Apollo SL50 / SL60 Installation Manual... -
Page 21: Electrical Connections
Installation LECTRICAL ONNECTIONS The SL60 installation kit includes 15 and 37 pin dsub shells and crimp contacts, the SL50 has only the 37 pin shell. The crimp contacts are specified for 20 to 24 awg wire. Make the crimp connections with a crimp tool as specified in the Special Tools Required section on page 7. All wires should be 20 to 24 AWG unless otherwise specified. -
Page 22: Simulator Select Input
Installation When making connections to the SL50/60, use a three conductor shielded cable. Make RxD, TxD, and signal ground connections to the 37 pin connector. Connect the shield(s) to the rear of the mounting frame on the connector plate. The shield leads must be < 1.25 inches. See Figure 5. -
Page 23: Gps Antenna
Installation The antenna should be mounted on a metal surface or a ground plane with a minimum area of 18 x 18 inches. The antenna should be mounted a minimum of two feet away from GPS antennas. The comm antenna should also be mounted as far apart as practical from the ELT antenna, preferably one on top and the other on the bottom of the aircraft fuselage. -
Page 24: Figure 6 Rear
Installation between the GPS and comm antennas, or a notch filter may be installed in series with the antenna coax of the VHF comm transceiver to reduce or eliminate the harmonic interference. A notch filter for this use (part #162-1059) is available from II Morrow. Note: The SL60 performance has been verified in typical installations and has not shown to have problems with the built-in comm interfering with the GPS when installed according to the recommended installation guidelines. - Page 25 Installation Clamp Nut Slip Washer Step 1. - Slide clamp nut, slip washer, and vee Vee Gasket gasket over end of coax. - Strip jacket as illustrated. 0.281 Braid Clamp Step 2. - Comb out braid. - Slip braid clamp on and push back against coax jacket.
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Page 26: Figure 8 Power And Avionics Connections
Installation GPS Antenna Coax 2 amp fuse 37 Pin Connector or breaker Power+ Avionics Power Ground Simulator Select Annunciators Ground Lamp Voltage from Dimmer Circuit Apollo SL50/60 OBS/HLD OBS/HLD Normally open momentary switch combined with WPT SEQ HOLD OBS/HLD annunciator CDI+R CDI+L Autopilot... - Page 27 Installation Apollo SL40 Comm 37 Pin Connector Shielded Cable Moving Map Display TxD1 Apollo Ground SL50/60 RxD1 Ground Shielded Cable Connect shields to mounting frame with ground lead Notes: 1. Use shielded cable for all RS-232 interface connections. 2. Connect cable shields to the rear of the mounting frame with pigtails < 1.25 inches. 3.
- Page 28 Installation 15 Pin Connector 5 amp fuse or breaker Power + Avionics Power Ground Reserved Headphone Jack Speaker Headphone Headphone Jack Audio Ground Mic 1 SL60 Mic Jack Comm Mic 2 Mic Jack Mic Ground TxKey Yoke mount transmit buttons Intercom Intercom Selector Switch...
- Page 29 Installation 15 Pin Connector 5 amp fuse or breaker Power + Avionics Power Ground Reserved Audio Panel Speaker Headphone Com Audio In Audio Ground Audio Ground Not e 4 Mic 1 Com Mic Audio SL60 Comm Mic 2 Mic Ground Not e 4 Mic Ground TxKey...
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Page 30: Post Installation Checkout
Installation NSTALLATION HECKOUT Once the unit is installed, complete the checkout procedure to verify proper operation. Refer to the User’s Guide for operating instructions. The steps that are not applicable to a particular installation may be skipped. A checkout log sheet is included on page 27 to fill out during the checkout procedure. - Page 31 Installation 2. Press (the selection field will start flashing), rotate the knob to make the SMALL desired selection, then press when complete. The available serial port configurations are included in Appendix E. Comm Radio Setup The Test Mode settings may also be used to preset the Microphone (Mic) Gain and the Receiver Squelch levels.
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Page 32: Gps Navigation Heckout
Installation GPS N AVIGATION HECKOUT Switch on the SL50/60 in the normal mode to complete the this part of the checkout. The SL50/60 will go through a sequence of self tests. The SL50/60 requires a “seed” position, time, and date for the GPS sensor to know which satellites to look for. -
Page 33: Vhf Comm Checkout (Sl60)
Installation 131.200MHz 131.350MHz e) Repeat for each comm transmitter. If the SL50/60 is susceptible to VHF comm transmitter interference, then better isolation, or distance, may be required between the GPS and VHF antennas. With some comm transmitters, a notch filter may be required in series with the VHF comm antenna coax at the rear of the comm unit. - Page 34 Installation functions. Start with the unit turned on and operating in the normal mode. Refer to the user’s manual for operating instructions. 1. Verify a valid position is displayed. Check the database to ensure it is for the right coverage area and is not expired. To check the database: a) Press , rotate the...
- Page 35 Installation SL50 / SL60 P Date: ___/___/___ POLLO NSTALLATION HECKOUT By: _____________ ONFIGURATION NFORMATION o SL50 GPS 430-6040-4__ Mod ____ Serial # ___________ o SL60 GPS/Comm 430-6040-6__ Mod ____ GPS Antenna: ___________ Comm antenna: ____________ HECKOUT AND ETUP Avionics Outputs: Installation Configuration: o [o N/A] CDI (left, mid, right) IFR?: o Yes...
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Page 37: Section 3 - Specifications
Specifications 3 - S ECTION PECIFICATIONS This section includes detailed electrical, physical, environmental, and performance specifications for the Apollo SL50 and SL60. LECTRICAL Input voltage..........10VDC to 40VDC, reverse polarity protected Input current (GPS navigation input) ..325mA typical, 500mA max at 13.75VDC 170mA typical, 350mA max at 27.5VDC Input current (comm input) ...... -
Page 38: Gps Receiver Performance
Specifications Storage temperature ........-55°C to +85°C Temperature variation .......2°C per minute Humidity ...........95% at 50°C for 6 hours (2 day cycle) Maximum altitude........55,000 feet Cooling............Not required Figure 12 Unit Dimensions GPS R ECEIVER ERFORMANCE Number of channels ........8 Frequency..........1575.42MHz L1, C/A code Sensitivity (acquisition) ......-135dBm Sensitivity (drop lock).......-142dBm Dynamic range ..........>... -
Page 39: Avionics Outputs
Specifications Position update interval ......1 second typical Datum ............WGS-84 VIONICS UTPUTS CDI L/R deviation ........±150 mv full scale, will drive up to 200 ohm load TO/OFF/FROM flag......... ±250 mv, TO/FROM indication, will drive up to 200 ohm load Nav valid flag ........... -
Page 40: Comm Receiver Performance (Sl60 Only )
Specifications (SL60 ECEIVER ERFORMANCE ONLY Class............D Frequency range ........118.000 to 136.975MHz, 760 channels Sensitivity ..........1mV (2mV hard) for 6dB S+N/N with 30% modulation at 1000Hz Selectivity..........< 6dB variation at ± 7KHz, > 60dB at ± 22KHz Speaker audio output level......12 watts into 4W, 8 watts into 8W Headphone audio output level ....280mW into 100W, 120mW into 500W Distortion ..........<... -
Page 41: Intercom Performance (Sl60 Only )
Specifications (SL60 NTERCOM ERFORMANCE ONLY Microphone input ........Two inputs, standard carbon or dynamic mic with integrated preamp providing minimum 70mv rms into 1000W load Headphone audio output level....280mW into 100W, 120mW into 500W AGC characteristics........output varies < 3db with input of 100mv rms to 1000mv rms ONTROL NPUTS... -
Page 42: Table 2 Comm Interface Connector Pinout
Specifications Table 2 Comm Interface Connector Pinout Pin # I/O Connection Function Power + main DC power input Reserved do not connect RS232 serial data output TxKey transmit enable key, pulled low to transmit do not connect Speaker speaker terminal output Mic ground microphone input ground connection Mic 1... - Page 43 Specifications Table 3 Navigation Interface Connector Pinout Pin # I/O Connection Function Power + main DC power input Power ground main power ground input Serial ground RS-232 signal ground RxD1 RS-232 channel 1 serial data input TxD1 RS-232 channel 1 serial data output Ext in 2 reserved Simulator select...
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Page 45: Section 4 - Limitations
Limitations 4 - L ECTION IMITATIONS NSTALLATION For minimum equipment and connections required for VFR or IFR installations, refer to the System Configurations on page 4. Installations of the SL50/60 GPS navigation functions are to be made in accordance with AC 20-138, or other appropriate FAA approved guidelines. - Page 46 Limitations OTES Apollo SL50 / SL60 Installation Manual...
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Page 47: Appendix A - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting A - T PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING This appendix provides information to assist troubleshooting if problems occur after completing the installation. Use Table 4 to assist in troubleshooting. Table 4 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Solution The SL50/60 does not power on. The unit is not getting power. Check power connections, breakers, and main avionics switch. -
Page 48: Contacting The Factory For Assistance
Troubleshooting ONTACTING THE ACTORY FOR SSISTANCE If the Apollo SL50/60 unit fails to operate despite troubleshooting efforts, contact the II Morrow factory for assistance. II Morrow Inc. 2345 Turner Rd. SE Salem, Oregon 97302 Phone (503)581-8101 or 1-800-525-6726 Be prepared with the following information about the installation: ·... -
Page 49: Appendixb - Periodic Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance B - P PPENDIX ERIODIC AINTENANCE The SL50/60 unit is designed to not require any regular general maintenance except as included in this section. ITHIUM ATTERY EPLACEMENT The internal keep alive battery will require replacement after 4 to 6 years. Regular planned replacement is not necessary. - Page 50 Periodic Maintenance OTES Apollo SL50 / SL60 Installation Manual...
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Page 51: Appendix C - Environmental Qualifications
Environmental Qualifications C - E PPENDIX NVIRONMENTAL UALIFICATIONS The Apollo SL50 and SL60 have been tested to the following environmental categories per procedures defined in RTCA/DO-160C or DO-160D. Environmental Qualification Form Model: SL50 SL60 Manufacturer: Part No: 430-6040-4xx 430-6040-6xx II Morrow Inc. TSO No: TSO-C129 TSO-C129, TSO-C37d,... - Page 52 Environmental Qualifications Environmental Qualification Form Model: SL60 Manufacturer: Part No: 430-6040-603, or later II Morrow Inc. TSO No: TSO-C129, TSO-C37d, 2345 Turner Road SE TSO-C38d, TSO-C128 Salem, Oregon 97302 Conditions DO-160D Description of Conducted Tests Section Temperature and Altitude Equipment tested to Categories A1 & C1 with In-flight Loss of Cooling 4.5.4 No cooling required...
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Page 53: Appendixd - Accessories
Accessories D - A PPENDIX CCESSORIES This appendix includes information on accessory items available for the Apollo SL50/60. Refer to the information that is provided with those items for complete specifications and installation instructions. II M ORROW A-33 Antenna II Morrow Part #:........590-1104 Manufacturer: ........... - Page 54 Accessories OTES Apollo SL50 / SL60 Installation Manual...
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Page 55: Appendix E - Serial Interface Specifications
Serial Interface Specifications E - S PPENDIX ERIAL NTERFACE PECIFICATIONS This appendix includes the RS-232 serial port interface specifications. The RS-232 serial interface configurations supported by the SL50/60 are listed in Table 5. Instructions for configuring the serial port are included in the checkout procedure on page 22. Table 5 RS-232 Serial Interface Selections Selection RX/TX... -
Page 56: Navigation
Serial Interface Specifications Table 6 Moving Map ASCII Navigation Data Data Format Length Description sddmmhh Present latitude s =sign: N for north, S for south dd = degrees mm = minutes hh = hundredths of minutes sdddmmhh Present longitude s = sign: E for east, W for west ddd = degrees mm = minutes hh = hundredths of minutes... -
Page 57: Table 7 Moving Map Binary Route Data
Serial Interface Specifications Table 7 Moving Map Binary Route Data Byte Data Format Description Item designator Current waypoint number in ASCII (01h to 20h) xiannnnn Sequence number x = undefined i = 1 if last waypoint a = 1 if active waypoint nnnnn = unsigned binary waypoint number ddddd ASCII waypoint identifier... -
Page 58: Comm Data Output
Serial Interface Specifications Example Moving Map Data Output AN 34 1570 34°15.70’ latitude BW 118 4390 118°43.90’ longitude C306 306° track angle D210 210 knots E02682 268.2nm to waypoint GR0006 0.6nm right of course I3059 305.9° desired track KSFO SFO waypoint ident L3058 305.8°... - Page 59 Serial Interface Specifications Frequency Data Output This message is used to output the airport frequency information for the previously output ident. Message Format $PMRRC05tfmk<chksum><cr> 05..message id t..list type, input 1 f ..frequency type: 0 = TWR, tower frequency 8 = CTF, common traffic advisory frequency 1 = GND, ground frequency 9 = DEP, departure...
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Page 60: Remote Localizer List
Serial Interface Specifications vvvv ....VOR station identifier. Note that if the station identifier is less than four characters, then the trailing characters will be filled with spaces. Station Identifiers are restricted to using ASCII characters 0-9 and A-Z. mk ....Frequency: m = MHz, where m = desired MHz frequency – 30h, with the desired frequency ranging from 108 to 117, or 3Ch to 45h;... - Page 61 Serial Interface Specifications “22” ....Message Identifier. aaaa....Airport identifier. Note that if the airport identifier is less than four characters, then the trailing characters will be filled with spaces. Airport Identifiers are restricted to using ASCII characters 0-9 and A-Z. Example message: $PMRRV22SLE<Sp><chksum><CR><LF>...
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