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- Page 1 Apollo Model SL40 VHF COMM Transceiver Installation Manual September 1999 560-0956-02a...
- Page 2 1999 by II Morrow 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 II Morrow Inc. Due to II Morrow’s commitment to constantly improve the quality and performance of our products, information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
- Page 3 The article may be installed only if further evaluation by the user/installer documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator.” Source: FAA TSO-C37d, TSO-C38d, and TSO-C128 RDERING NFORMATION To receive additional copies of this publication, order part # 560-0956-02a, Apollo SL40 VHF COMM Installation Manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
......................17 NTENNA EQUIREMENTS ......................... 17 ERIAL NTERFACE ......................17 ONNECTOR INOUT SECTION 4 - LIMITATIONS ....................19 ..........................19 NSTALLATION ..........................19 PERATIONAL APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING.................. 21 ................21 ONTACTING THE ACTORY FOR SSISTANCE Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... - Page 6 OUNTING RAME SSEMBLY ......................6 IGURE ABLE OUTING ..................9 IGURE ONNECTOR SSEMBLY 5 SL40 S ................. 10 IGURE TANDALONE IRING IAGRAM 6 SL40 T ..............11 IGURE YPICAL UDIO ANEL ONNECTIONS ......................16 IGURE IMENSIONS Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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Page 7: Section 1 - Introduction
BOUT ANUAL This manual describes the installation of the Apollo SL40 Comm . 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 SL40 unit to standards described in FAA advisory circular AC 20-67B. -
Page 8: Regulatory Compliance
• 12 watt audio amplifier Figure 1 SL40 Front Panel EGULATORY OMPLIANCE The Apollo SL40 is designed and tested to meet the following TSOs: FAA TSO-C37d for transmit FAA TSO-C38d for receive FAA TSO-C128 for unintentional transmission (stuck mic) The Apollo SL40 complies with the FCC requirements specified in:... -
Page 9: Npacking The Quipment
Introduction The Apollo SL40 meets the additional standards as detailed in the Declaration of Conformity included on page 31. Note: Unauthorized changes or modifications to the SL40 may void the compliance to required regulatory agencies and authorization for continued equipment usage. -
Page 10: Other Required Materials
An application must be submitted on FCC Form 404, which may be obtained from the FCC in Washington, DC, or any of its field offices. Procedures for applications are in CFR 47, Part 87, Aviation Services, Subpart B, Applications and Licenses. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 11: Section 2 - Installation
Installation 2 - I ECTION NSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the Apollo SL40 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, and AC 20-67B, or later FAA approved revisions of these documents. -
Page 12: Figure 2 Mounting Frame Assembly
Figure 2 Mounting Frame Assembly Figure 3 Cable Routing Once the cable assemblies are complete and the connectors are attached to the mounting frame, install the mounting frame assembly in the instrument panel. Be sure to use low profile Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 13: Electrical Connections
A momentary toggle or alternate action switch can be used. Connect the other terminal of the switch to ground. The intercom function is enabled when the input is pulled low to ground. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 14: Serial Interface
ELT antenna coax. The antenna coax cable should be made of RG-142B or a comparable quality 50Ω coax. Assembly instructions for the rear coax connector are included in Figure 4. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 15: Figure 4 Coax Connector Assembly
Conductor - Solder the center conductor of the coax to the contact as illustrated. - Attach the cap and secure tightly. Assembly instructions for right angle connector part #162-1008 Figure 4 Coax Connector Assembly Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 16: F Wiring Diagram
Installation Figure 5 SL40 Standalone Wiring Diagram Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 17: F Audio Connections
Installation Figure 6 SL40 Typical Audio Panel Connections Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 18: Post Installation Checkout
2. Turn the L knob to the R page. ARGE QELCH 3. Press the ⇔ key to start selection (the number will flash). 4. Turn the S knob to change the value. Press M to store the value. MALL Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... - Page 19 MIC1, MIC2, or MIC1+MIC2. MALL 4. Press any key to exit the Setup Functions mode. 5. Select an appropriate frequency, key the transmitter, and talk into the microphones to check for the intended operation. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
- Page 20 50 nm while maintaining an appropriate altitude and over all normal flight attitudes. Performance should be checked using low, high, and mid band frequencies. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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Page 21: Section 3 - Specifications
Weight (with mounting frame) ....2.1 lb. (0.953 kg) NVIRONMENTAL The Apollo SL40 unit is designed and tested to meet appropriate categories of RTCA/DO- 160C. The Environmental Qualification Form is included in Appendix C. Operating temperature ......-20°C to +55°C Storage temperature ........ -
Page 22: Receiver Performance
Output power..........8 watts minimum carrier at >12VDC input, 6 watts minimum at 10VDC input (transmit is locked out below 9 volts input) Frequency range ........118.000 to 136.975 MHz, 760 channels Frequency tolerance........±15ppm from -20°C to +70°C Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 23: Intercom Performance
Intercom select.......... Input pulled low to ground to enable the intercom function NTENNA EQUIREMENTS The Apollo SL40 requires an antenna meeting the following specifications. Standard 50Ω vertically polarized antenna with a VSWR < 2.5:1. ERIAL NTERFACE RS-232 ............Defined in Appendix E - Serial Interface... -
Page 24: Table 2 Connector Pinout
RS232 signal ground Intercom select intercom function select, pulled low to turn on the intercom function Audio ground speaker and headphone ground connection Headphone headphone terminal output Mic 2 microphone input #2 Viewed from rear of unit Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... -
Page 25: Section 4 - Limitations
Limitations 4 - L ECTION IMITATIONS NSTALLATION Installations are to be made in accordance with AC 20-67B or other appropriate FAA approved guidelines. PERATIONAL An aircraft radio station license is required for transmitting. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... - Page 26 Limitations OTES Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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Page 27: Appendix A - Troubleshooting
ONTACTING THE ACTORY FOR SSISTANCE If the Apollo SL40 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 http://www.iimorrow.com... - Page 28 Troubleshooting OTES Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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Page 29: Appendix B - Periodic Maintenance
The front bezel, keypad, and display can be cleaned with a soft cotton cloth dampened with clean water. DO NOT use any chemical cleaning agents. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the surface of the display. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... - Page 30 Periodic Maintenance OTES Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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Page 31: Appendix C - Environmental Qualifications
Environmental Qualifications C - E PPENDIX NVIRONMENTAL UALIFICATIONS The Apollo SL40 has been tested to the following environmental categories per procedures defined in RTCA/DO-160C. Environmental Qualification Form Nomenclature: SL40 Manufacturer: Part No.: 430-6040-200 II Morrow Inc. TSO No.: 2345 Turner Road SE... - Page 32 Environmental Qualifications OTES Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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Page 33: Appendixe - Serial Interface Specifications
Set the active frequency to 119.100MHz, normal receive mode. “G” = 119d - 30h = 77h - 30h = 47h, or an ascii “G”; “4” = 100 kHz/25 kHz + 30h = 4 + 30h = 34h, or an ascii “4.” Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... - Page 34 2 = ATS, for ATIS : (3Ah) = FSS, flight service station 3 = ATF, air traffic frequency ; (3Bh) = RFS, for remote flight service station 4 = APP, for approach < (3Ch) = UNI, for unicom Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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Page 35: Rs-232 Outputs
118 to 136 MHz, or 162 MHz. k = frequency in kHz where k = (frequency / 25 kHz) + 30h, with frequency in range of 000 to 975 kHz in 25 kHz steps, or 0 to 39. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual... - Page 36 This message is used to output the com software version. Message Format $PMRRC03vvvv<chksum><cr> 03..message id vvvv... software version Example Message $PMRRC03010024<cr> The software version is 01.00. This message is output once at power up and by request. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity
Type of equipment: VHF Comm transceiver for aircraft Product name: Apollo SL40 Comm Part number: 430-6040-2xx conforms to the following Directives and Standards: Application of Council Directives: 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC Standards: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Quality Department II Morrow Inc. Apollo SL40 Installation Manual...
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