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Apollo NavComm SL30 User Manual

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  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written consent of UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. II Morrow and Apollo are trademarks of UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. © 1999 by UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 3 Once again, UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The Apollo SL30 is a VHF Navigation/Communications Transceiver for use by the aviation pilot. The SL30 is packaged in a slim form factor that helps you get the most out of limited panel real estate without limiting features and performance.

  • Page 4: History Of Revisions

    Software Version Manual Revision November 1999 Original Release Ordering Information To receive additional copies of the Apollo SL30 User’s Guide, order part #560-0403-xx. The Apollo SL30 Installation Guide is part #560-0404-xx. The Quick Reference Guide is part #561-0262-xx. About This Manual Please take a few moments to review the various sections in this manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome ....... . . i History of Revisions ..... . . ii Ordering Information .
  • Page 6 DME Data Display ....20 OBS Mode ......21 To/From Radial .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Glideslope receiver will automatically tune the corresponding glideslope paired frequencies (328 MHz to 335 MHz) when the localizer is tuned. The SL30 includes the powerful yet efficient 8 watt comm transmitter used in the other Apollo Slimline and GX avionics. Active Standby Function...

  • Page 8: Display

    Getting Started Display The Apollo SL30 Nav/Comm uses a single 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 9 Getting Started Standby frequency. See the Advanced Operation section for more about monitoring frequencies. Press to select the Nav radio mode. The annunciator above the button will light when you are in Nav mode. Press a second time to monitor the Standby frequency.

  • Page 10: Operation Summary

    Getting Started annunciator will light above the button when this function is active. Press to save selected values, to confirm a prompt, or to save the Standby frequency. Operation Summary Power On Turn the SL30 on. Either turn the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn the power on or, if installed, turn on the master switch that powers the radios.

  • Page 11: Selecting A Comm Frequency

    Getting Started Selecting a Comm Frequency New frequencies are first selected as a Standby frequency and then toggled to the Active side when desired. While viewing the Standby frequency display, use the LARGE knobs on the right side of the SL30 to select SMALL the desired frequency.

  • Page 12: System Mode

    Getting Started System Mode In the System mode you can view software versions, setup the Nav and Comm functions, and record VOR test information. See the Advanced Operations section for more details. OBS Mode Press the button. If the annunciator above the button lights, then you may use the knobs to LARGE...

  • Page 13: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Comm Radio Mode Monitoring the Standby Comm channel The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to monitor the Standby frequency for activity, while listening to the Active frequency. Press the key in the Comm function to listen to the standby frequency.

  • Page 14: Removing A Comm Channel

    Advanced Operation 1. While in Comm mode, press . The right side of the display will show “store as” with a flashing cursor at the first character of the name. 119.10 s124.55 store as _ 2. Turn the knob to choose the desired character. SMALL 3.

  • Page 15: Recalling Comm Channels

    Figure 3 - Recalling Comm Frequencies Remote Comm Channel Lists Database information can be read when your SL30 is connected to another device, such as the Apollo SL60. Each remote list begins with a facility identifier, such as PDX, SLE, LAX, etc. The...
  • Page 16 Advanced Operation Automatic Comm Channel List (Autolist) The last ten used active frequencies are available separately for Nav and Comm channels (ten for Nav and ten for Comm). The channels are stored in chronological order beginning with the most recent used. Duplicates are not saved again, but they are moved to the front of the list.

  • Page 17: Emergency Channel

    Advanced Operation Weather Channels The standard weather channels are stored in the memory of the SL30. You cannot transmit on a weather channel frequency. Weather channels are not available in all locations. Weather Frequencies 162.400 MHz 162.425 MHz 162.450 MHz 162.475 MHz 162.500 MHz 162.525 MHz...

  • Page 18: Stuck Mic

    Advanced Operation Stuck Mic The SL30 helps protect you from a situation where the microphone may get stuck in the ON or Transmit position. If the microphone is keyed for longer than 35 seconds, the SL30 will return to the receive mode on the selected frequency.

  • Page 19: Nav Radio Mode

    Advanced Operation Nav Radio Mode Monitoring the Standby Nav channel The Nav radio provides a monitor function for VORs as the standby channel similar to the Comm radio. The monitor function is activated or deactivated by pressing button while in the Nav function. The From radial for the standby channel is shown in parentheses when the VOR monitor mode is activated.
  • Page 20 Advanced Operation Navigating along a Back Course approach 1. Press to select the Nav receiver. 2. Set the Localizer frequency of your approach as the Active channel. 3. Press . The display will prompt you to enable the back course. Press to enable the back course.
  • Page 21 Advanced Operation Navigating to a MAHP 1. Press to select the Nav receiver. 2. Set the VOR frequency for the radial you are following to the MAHP as the Active channel. 3. Set the Standby channel to the appropriate VOR and note where a radial crosses the MAHP for your runway.

  • Page 22: Listening To The Audio Channel

    Advanced Operation Listening to the Audio channel The audio for the active Nav channel is toggled between modes using the button. The annunciator above the button will light while Nav audio is activated, and the detected audio signal will be sent to the Nav audio output circuit.

  • Page 23: Removing A Nav Channel

    Advanced Operation 2. Turn the knob to choose the desired character. SMALL 3. Turn the knob to move to the next character LARGE position. 4. If it is a Localizer frequency, after you turn the LARGE knob one position clockwise past the fourth character, the LOC label will flash.

  • Page 24: Remote Vor List

    Advanced Operation NAV Stored Frequencies , then turn SMALL knob Press Turn LARGE Knob Auto Stored User Remote ILS Remote VOR List Memory Data Frequencies Frequencies (AUTO) (USER) First First First First First Last Last Last Last Last Press to insert into Standby. Press to insert into Active.
  • Page 25 Advanced Operation Automatic Nav Channel List The last ten used active frequencies are available. The channels are stored in chronological order beginning with the most recent used. Duplicates are not saved again, but are moved to the front of the list. 111.80 s117.40 autolist 111.80Y Nav User Channel List...

  • Page 26: Dme Data Display

    Advanced Operation DME Data Display When the SL30 has received data from an external DME sensor through the serial port, DME data is added to the Nav recall list. If you aren’t connected to an external DME sensor, you will not see this display. If the display of DME data is not activated, you will be prompted to show the data when you view the DME selection in the channel recall lists.

  • Page 27: Obs Mode

    Advanced Operation OBS Mode OBS Operation OBS mode enables the VOR CDI which is displayed on the right side. The OBS course setting is shown in the center of the display. The button is used to select this mode. If OBS mode is allowed in the unit’s installed configuration, the annunciator over the button will light.
  • Page 28 Advanced Operation The CDI display is selected by pressing the button. The CDI display is not available if the SL30 is set to use an external indicator head that does not provide a resolver input. The graphic CDI shows an airplane icon at the center that points up in the To condition or down for From.
  • Page 29 Advanced Operation the additional information only switches sides after the CDI deflection has exceeded two degrees on the side that is currently used. Localizer A localizer (ILS) frequency is distinguished from the VOR OBS display by the label, “loc,” to the left of the CDI rather than the OBS course.

  • Page 30: To/From Radial

    Advanced Operation 3) The SL30’s internal CDI will show “BC” and the external CDI annunciator will show “BC.” 111.10 s116.00 loc bc +}} 4) Make sure you are flying a Back Course approach, because the CDI is now reversed so you can still “chase”...

  • Page 31: System Mode

    Advanced Operation System Mode Configuration adjustments for the SL30 are made in the System mode. When you press the button, the annunciator above the button will light, and the display will change to the System mode menus. The menus available are: •...

  • Page 32: System Info

    Advanced Operation System Info System Info provides information about the Software versions and the Display Intensity. 1. Press and turn the knob if necessary to the LARGE System Info page. Press 2. Turn the knob to view the selections. LARGE Software Version The Software version is available for reference when you contact Technical Support.

  • Page 33: Nav Options

    Advanced Operation Nav Options Nav Audio Level This setting is for the SL30’s output to its external audio panel. The factory default value is “Variable”, which slaves it to the volume knob. The range of values it can be set to are 1 to 100. Nav/Comm Mixing Level The Nav audio output may be mixed with the com audio output for installations without an audio panel.

  • Page 34: Comm Options

    Advanced Operation Comm Options The Comm Options selection allows you to set up options available for Comm radio operation. 1. In the System mode rotate the knob to display LARGE the Com Options page. Press 2. Rotate the knob to view the Com Options LARGE RF Signal Level The RF Level function shows the relative signal strength...

  • Page 35: Intercom Level

    Advanced Operation Intercom Level This function adjusts the Intercom Audio Level. Turn the knob to change the value. The range is from 1 to SMALL 100. Setting the value to “variable” slaves the intercom level to the volume control knob. Sidetone Level This function displays and adjusts the sidetone audio level that is heard when the transmitter is keyed.
  • Page 36 Advanced Operation Notes...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your dealer or the factory weekdays from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Pacific time for technical assistance. The UPS Aviation Technologies technical service staff will gladly assist you. Please have the following information ready: •...
  • Page 38 Appendix Problem Possible Cause Action SL30 does not No power to the Check power power on SL30 connections, breakers, and main avionics switch Faulty electrical Contact your dealer wiring or connection to perform electrical system test No Nav audio Output disabled or Check System page, set to a low level Nav options, Nav...

  • Page 39: Installation Configurations

    Appendix Installation Configurations Certain functions are either available or not depending on the configuration of your particular installation. The following table illustrates the features available for the described installations. A feature that is available is indicated by the black dot. VOR CDI Localizer Glide...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Features 32 character high-intensity alphanumeric LED display Sunlight readable full alphanumeric display Automatic display intensity Back-lit buttons 200 channel memory (stored alphabetically) Remote frequency flip-flop input pin Navigation Radio Features 200 channel Nav with solid state DSP technology VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers Built-in VOR/Localizer converter Frequency range:...

  • Page 41: Physical Specifications

    Appendix 12 watt audio amplifier Includes two-place VOX intercom Physical Specifications 1.3"(H) x 6.25" (W) x 10.5" (D) Weight 2.25 lbs. (unit only) Depth 11.452 inches (29.09cm) behind panel, including mounting frame and connectors NAV Radio Performance Specifications Input voltage range 10 to 40 VDC Operating temperature range –20ºC to +55ºC Certified TSO C34e (Glideslope receive) Certified TSO C36e (ILS Localizer receive)

  • Page 42: Localizer And Paired Glide Path Frequencies

    Appendix Localizer and Paired Glide Path Frequencies Localizer MHz Glide Path MHz Localizer MHz Glide Path MHz 108.1 334.7 110.1 334.4 108.15 334.55 110.15 334.25 108.3 334.1 110.3 335.0 108.35 333.95 110.35 334.85 108.5 329.9 110.5 329.6 108.55 329.75 110.55 329.45 108.7 330.5...

  • Page 43: Vor Station Frequencies

    Appendix VOR Station Frequencies VOR stations occur every 50 kHz from 112.05 through 117.95 MHz and on the following frequencies in the 108 to 112 MHz band. 108.20 109.20 110.20 111.20 108.25 109.25 110.25 111.25 108.40 109.40 110.40 111.40 108.45 109.45 110.45 111.45...
  • Page 44 Appendix Notes...
  • Page 45 DME display ..20 Index Emergency channel ..11 Arrow button ..2 Enter (ENT) Button ... . 4 Audio Mixing level .
  • Page 46 Monitor Software version ..26 Standby Comm channel . . 7 Standby Nav channel . . . 13 Specifications..34 Squelch ..2, 28 Audio level.
  • Page 48 © 1999 by UPS Aviation Technologies, 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.upsat.com Part #560-0403-00 November 1999...

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