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Apollo

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Model SL50 

GPS

Model SL60

 GPS / VHF COMM

Installation Manual

February 2002

560-0957-02

Содержание Apollo SL50 GPS

Страница 1: ...Apolloâ Model SL50 GPS Model SL60 GPS VHF COMM Installation Manual February 2002 560 0957 02 ...

Страница 2: ...tion Technologies 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 II Morrow Apollo and Flybrary are registered trademarks of UPS Aviation Technologies Inc UPS Aviation Technologies Inc 2345 Turner Rd SE PO Box 13549 Salem OR 97302 Salem OR 97309 USA Phone 503 581 8101 1...

Страница 3: ...desiring to install this article on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft operating conditions are within TSO standards The article may be installed only if further evaluation by the applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator Source FAA TSO C37d TSO C38d TSO C128 and TSO C129 ORDERING INFORMATION To receive additional...

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Страница 5: ...TION CONSIDERATIONS 9 MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS 9 MINIMUM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 9 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 9 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING 9 MOUNTING TUBE INSTALLATION 10 UNIT INSERTION 11 UNIT REMOVAL 11 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 13 POWER 13 AVIONICS OUTPUTS 13 SERIAL INTERFACE 13 SIMULATOR SELECT INPUT 14 SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE OUTPUTS SL60 ONLY 14 MICROPHONE INPUTS SL60 ONLY 14 TRANSMIT KEY INPUT SL60 ONLY 14 INT...

Страница 6: ... 33 COMM ANTENNA 33 SERIAL INTERFACE 33 REAR CONNECTOR PINOUT 33 SECTION 4 LIMITATIONS 37 INSTALLATION 37 OPERATIONAL 37 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 39 CONTACTING THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE 40 APPENDIX B PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 41 LITHIUM BATTERY REPLACEMENT 41 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION 41 REFERENCE OSCILLATOR 41 CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL 41 APPENDIX C ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS 43 APPENDIX D ACCESSORIES...

Страница 7: ...AP BINARY ROUTE DATA 49 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE 1 SL50 FRONT PANEL 2 FIGURE 2 SL60 FRONT PANEL 2 FIGURE 3 FULL STACK MOUNTING TUBE SPACING 10 FIGURE 4 MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY 12 FIGURE 5 CABLE ROUTING 12 FIGURE 6 REAR COAX CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 16 FIGURE 7 TNC COAX CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 17 FIGURE 8 POWER AND AVIONICS CONNECTIONS 18 FIGURE 9 RS 232 SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTIONS 19 FIGURE 10 SL60 COMM...

Страница 8: ...Table of Contents iv Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual NOTES ...

Страница 9: ...also included in this section Includes installation and checkout procedures Includes complete specifications Includes limitations for the equipment and installation Includes troubleshooting information Includes periodic maintenance requirements Includes the environmental qualification form Includes information on accessories Includes serial data specifications APOLLO SL50 SL60 DESCRIPTION The Apol...

Страница 10: ...Introduction 2 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Figure 1 SL50 Front Panel Figure 2 SL60 Front Panel ...

Страница 11: ...f the TO waypoint ident ETE and ETA to the TO and destination waypoints Automatic waypoint sequencing Built in simulator for trip planning and training User definable navigation pages with auto sequencing 10 flight plans of 20 legs each 200 user waypoints created by lat lon or by radial distance from a reference waypoint User selectable units nm or km for distance displays knots or kph for speed d...

Страница 12: ...ices such as an external non numeric indicator such as a CDI or HSI external lamp annunciators including MSG and PTK an OBS HLD external annunciator with switch an autopilot a moving map display connected to an RS 232 serial output When the SL50 60 is installed for VFR a placard stating GPS Limited to VFR Use Only or an FAA approved equivalent statement must be placed next to the primary indicator...

Страница 13: ...TE page then press ENT Follow the Waypoint Manager instructions for downloading the new database The SL50 60 will display the programming status when it is complete and if an error occurs Contact the II Morrow factory for information on databases available for the SL50 60 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The Apollo SL60 is designed and tested to meet the following TSOs FAA TSO C37d for transmit FAA TSO C38d ...

Страница 14: ...er 424 2006 4xx 6xx 162 0100 or 162 1575 15 pin dsub connector shell 1 162 0103 or 162 1577 37 pin dsub connector shell 1 1 162 1008 Right angle coax plug 1 2 162 1060 TNC coax connector 1 1 202 0001 Cable tie 2 4 204 0037 Edge grommet 6 6 204 2100 Shoulder bushing 2 4 221 0400 4 40 x 1 4 SS pan head Phillips machine screw with lock washer 8 8 224 0404 4 40 x 1 4 SS flat head Phillips machine scre...

Страница 15: ...5 SW TV Highway Fax 503 591 7766 Beaverton OR 97006 Crimp tool Astro Tool part 615708 Positioner Astro Tool part 616356 For pin p n 162 1575 ITT Cannon Phone 714 261 5300 1851 E Deere Ave Fax 714 575 8324 Santa Ana CA 92705 6500 Insertion tool ITT part 274 7006 000 Desc CIET 20HD Regular duty Crimp tool ITT part 995 0001 585 Desc M22520 1 01 Regular duty Locator tool ITT part 995 0001 244 Desc TH2...

Страница 16: ...Introduction 8 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual NOTES ...

Страница 17: ...rame for installation It may be easier to complete the wiring harness and attach the connectors to the mounting frame before installing the mounting frame INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS The SL50 60 is designed to mount in the avionics stack in the aircraft instrument panel within easy view and reach of the pilot The standard package includes a mounting frame for ease of mounti...

Страница 18: ...he front of the mounting frame to the instrument panel Use support brackets to attach the rear of the frame to the aircraft MOUNTING TUBE INSTALLATION Care must be taken when installing the mounting tube to ensure you can properly insert and secure the unit There must be a minimum vertical spacing of 0 040 inches between units to prevent interference with the cam locking mechanisms Mounting tubes ...

Страница 19: ...the unit into the frame Turn clockwise and carefully hand tighten 4 in lb max the cam lock mechanism using only the 3 32 hex driver provided in the installation package Using a larger tool than the one provided makes it easy to exceed the allowable torque on the cam lock resulting in damage to the unit The unit will be pulled into the frame securing the unit and the connectors will fully engage Do...

Страница 20: ...Installation 12 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Figure 4 Mounting Frame Assembly Figure 5 Cable Routing ...

Страница 21: ...arity of the connection will blow the internal fuse The internal fuse is soldered onto the circuit board and requires repair at the factory AVIONICS OUTPUTS The SL50 60 includes full avionics outputs for CDI HSI indicators autopilot and annunciators These outputs are to be connected as appropriate for the particular installation The CDI HSI outputs may be connected to a dedicated CDI or HSI or to ...

Страница 22: ... input on the rear connector must be pulled low to ground to enable the transmitter This input should be connected to a microphone or yoke mounted momentary push button switch INTERCOM SELECTOR SWITCH SL60 ONLY The SL60 includes a voice activated intercom function that can be enabled by an external control switch This is an optional connection When making connection for the intercom selection conn...

Страница 23: ...able If using a different diameter coax alternative connectors may be required Assembly instructions for the connectors are included in Figure 6 and Figure 7 RG 142B cable can be used as long as the length is less than 20 feet For longer lengths use a low loss 50W coax Suggestion Temporarily locate the GPS antenna with coax connected to the SL50 60 and check the GPS performance as described in the...

Страница 24: ... frequencies as listed in the post installation checkout the problem may be due to the ELT This can be verified by disconnecting the ELT antenna coax at the ELT unit If the ELT is found to cause the problem then contact the ELT manufacturer or replace the ELT Slit 1 4 2X Clamp Nut 0 375 0 031 Slide clamp nut over coax Strip coax as illustrated Cut two 1 4 slits in jacket 180 degrees apart Braid Cl...

Страница 25: ...ket as illustrated Comb out braid Slip braid clamp on and push back against coax jacket Fold back braid wires as illustrated trim to proper length and form over clamp Strip center conductor as illustrated Solder center conductor to contact Insert coax with braid clamp and contact into connector and tighten the clamp nut securely Assembly instructions for straight TNC connector part 162 1060 Figure...

Страница 26: ...DI R CDI L TO FROM Valid Valid Nav Avionics Power 2 amp fuse or breaker Lamp Voltage from Dimmer Circuit MSG PTK OBS HLD Annunciators Relay Coil and Logic GP S NA V GPS NA V ILS Enable Nav Source Selector Annunciator Nav Source Selector Relay GPS Antenna CDI R CDI L TO FROM Coax 7 25 16 17 34 26 WPT SEQ Normally open momentary switch combined with OBS HLD annunciator V NO N C 1 2 37 Pin Connector ...

Страница 27: ...ground lead Shielded Cable Apollo SL40 Comm RxD 5 4 3 Shielded Cable Notes 2 Connect cable shields to the rear of the mounting frame with pigtails 1 25 inches 1 Use shielded cable for all RS 232 interface connections 3 Connect shields to chassis ground at both ends of each shielded cable 10 11 37 Pin Connector Figure 9 RS 232 Serial Interface Connections ...

Страница 28: ...ional On Off Headphone Jack Headphone Jack Mic Jack Mic Jack Yoke mount transmit buttons Note 1 Com Antenna Coax Antenna SL60 Comm Notes 1 Connect cable shields to the rear of the mounting frame with pigtails 1 25 inches 2 Use shielded cable for the microphone connections 3 Connect shields to ground at both ends of cables 15 Pin Connector 8 Flip Flop Remote flip flop button optional 37 Pin Connect...

Страница 29: ...he rear of the mounting frame with pigtails 1 25 inches 2 Use shielded cable for the microphone connections 3 Connect shields to chassis ground at both ends of cables Chassis Ground Com Audio In Audio Ground Com Mic Audio Mic Ground Com Mic Key Note 4 Note 4 4 The audio ground and mic ground connections may use a common point at the audio panel Audio Panel 15 Pin Connector 37 Pin Connector 8 Flip ...

Страница 30: ...o return to normal operation switch the power off then back on Avionics Outputs Check the avionics output connections by using the test mode as follows Rotate the LARGE knob to select each test 1 Using the CDI TRIANGLE page rotate the SMALL knob to check left mid and right 2 Using the TO FROM FLAG page rotate the SMALL knob to check the Off To and From outputs 3 Using the LAMP OUTPUTS page rotate ...

Страница 31: ... knob to select Receiver Squelch 2 Press SEL to activate selection The value will flash 3 Turn the SMALL knob to select a value 4 Press ENTER to accept and save the settings Other Test Mode Pages The SL50 60 test mode includes several other pages that are not necessary for the checkout They are as follows TO TEST DISPLAY Can be used to check the SL50 60 front panel displays by pressing ENT TEST CO...

Страница 32: ...t time and then press ENT to save the changes GPS Operation and Position This checkout is to be completed with the aircraft moved away from hangars and other structures that may obstruct the view of the satellites 1 Turn on the SL50 60 and allow the unit to acquire a position All other avionics should be turned off for this part of the test 2 Check the position using the lat lon navigation page Pr...

Страница 33: ...report of reliable communications Check the remote flip flop Antenna Check The antenna VSWR can be checked using an inline watt meter in the antenna coax using frequencies near both ends of the band The VSWR should be 2 1 and is not to exceed 3 1 A VSWR of 2 1 will cause a drop in output power of approximately 12 and 3 1 causes approximately a 26 drop Sidetone Level Adjustment The sidetone volume ...

Страница 34: ...otate the LARGE knob to the SYSTEM INFO page and press ENT b Rotate the SMALL knob to display the database information The database name expiration date and version will be displayed 3 Enter a direct to waypoint Press the DIRECT TO button use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select a nearby waypoint then press ENT Or use the nearest search function to select a waypoint 4 Verify the bearing and distanc...

Страница 35: ...External annunciators Serial Interface Configuration o o N A Valid flags _________________________ o o N A WPT SEQ hold input GPS NAVIGATION CHECKOUT o Seed position entered Interface Checks o Time date entered o o N A RS 232 outputs checked GPS Operation o Position check o Signal reception check o Interference from other avionics checked o VHF comm interference check VHF COMM CHECKOUT SL60 ONLY o...

Страница 36: ...Installation 28 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual NOTES ...

Страница 37: ...atts typical Input power comm input 3 7 watts typical receive 28 watts typical transmit Internal fuses Nav input 3 amp fast blow surface mount on board Comm input 7 amp fast blow soldered in board Memory backup Internal lithium battery with a service life of approximately 4 to 6 years See Appendix B for battery replacement instructions Note The SL50 60 will provide a message on the display when th...

Страница 38: ...equency 1575 42MHz L1 C A code Sensitivity acquisition 135dBm Sensitivity drop lock 142dBm Dynamic range 20 dB Lat Lon position accuracy 15 meters RMS typical 25 meters SEP without SA 100 meters 2DRMS with SA Velocity 1000 knots maximum 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...

Страница 39: ...r turning ON annunciator lamps MSG message ON indicates message s active PTK parallel track ON indicates parallel track is enabled OBS HLD waypoint sequencing hold ON indicates waypoint sequencing is on hold ANNUNCIATOR REQUIREMENTS The SL50 and SL60 installed for IFR operation require the following annunciators Each annunciator should include a lamp of the proper voltage for the installation Lege...

Страница 40: ...verride COMM TRANSMITTER PERFORMANCE SL60 ONLY Class 4 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 975MHz 760 channels Frequency tolerance 15ppm from 20 C to 70 C Microphone input Two inputs standard carbon or dynamic mic with integrated preamp providing minimum 70mv rms into 1000W load...

Страница 41: ...ound to enable the transmitter Intercom select SL60 Input pulled low to ground to enable the intercom function Flip Flop Remote comm flip flop input connect to a momentary button to ground for remote flip flop operation ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS GPS ANTENNA The SL50 and SL60 are designed to operate properly with the A 33 GPS antenna The SL50 60 supplies 5 volts for the antenna COMM ANTENNA The Apollo S...

Страница 42: ...ect 6 O Speaker speaker terminal output 7 I Mic ground microphone input ground connection 8 I Mic 1 microphone input 1 9 I Power ground main power ground input 10 I RxD RS232 serial data input 11 O Serial ground RS232 signal ground 12 I Intercom select intercom function select pulled low to turn on the intercom function 13 O Audio ground speaker and headphone ground connection 14 O Headphone headp...

Страница 43: ...DI Right output 14 O CDI Left CDI Left output 15 O reserved do not connect 16 O Message Message annunciator output 17 O PTK Parallel track annunciator output 18 reserved do not connect 19 reserved do not connect 20 O reserved do not connect 21 I reserved do not connect 22 O reserved do not connect 23 reserved do not connect 24 O reserved do not connect 25 O Ground signal ground connection 26 I Hol...

Страница 44: ...Specifications 36 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual NOTES ...

Страница 45: ...FAA approved equivalent statement must be placed next to the primary indicator The SL60 is qualified for helicopter installation only when the correct mounting hardware and SL60 configurations are used Mount Tube p n 310 5181 01 and Connector Mounting Plate p n 310 5187 01 or later FAA approved revisions are required for helicopter installations and recommended for all installations SL60 p n 430 6...

Страница 46: ...Limitations 38 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual NOTES ...

Страница 47: ...tenna Add a 1575 42MHz notch filter in comm coax Fix or replace the comm Disconnect the ELT antenna coax GPS signal levels drop when avionics are turned on Noise interference from other avionics Turn all avionics off then turn on each piece one at a time to isolate the source of the interference Route cable and antenna away from sources of interference The SL60 does not transmit The TxKey input is...

Страница 48: ...ow factory for assistance II Morrow Inc 2345 Turner Rd SE Salem Oregon 97302 USA Phone 503 581 8101 or 1 800 525 6726 Be prepared with the following information about the installation Installation configuration accessories antenna Model number part number with mod levels and serial number Software versions Description of problem Efforts made to isolate the problem other installed avionics ...

Страница 49: ...e replaced only with II Morrow part 148 1702 or a II Morrow approved equivalent Caution The battery may explode if mistreated Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Dispose of batteries promptly Keep away from children Be sure the battery is inserted in the right direction EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION The SL50 60 design requires very few adjustments or...

Страница 50: ...Periodic Maintenance 42 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual NOTES ...

Страница 51: ... test required Waterproofness 10 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Fluids Susceptibility 11 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Sand and Dust 12 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Fungus Resistance 13 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Salt Spray 14 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Magnetic Effect 15 0...

Страница 52: ...certification based on DO 160C tests Vibration 8 0 Equipment tested without shock mounts to Category U Robust Vibration Helicopter Curves F and F1 and Category S Standard Vibration Curves B and M Explosion Proofness 9 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Waterproofness 10 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Fluids Susceptibility 11 0 Equipment identified as Categ...

Страница 53: ...th the SL50 60 The A 33 includes a built in preamp with 26db gain and has a low profile low drag radome mounted on a die cast aluminum base It has a maximum altitude of 55 000 feet and weighs only 3 9 ozs See the installation manual for the A 33 for complete specifications and installation instructions 3 44 2 20 0 61 TNC female Power PC Cable II Morrow Part 500 4026 00 Manufacturer II Morrow The p...

Страница 54: ...Accessories 46 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual NOTES ...

Страница 55: ...OM TX Moving map data output with SL40 comm data PC SETUP RX TX Used for factory test MOVING MAP OUTPUT The format of the moving map data output is as follows Definitions of the output data is included in Table 6 and Table 7 A sample output message is included in Figure 13 Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity none Output rate approx 2 seconds Message length variable approx 83 to 484 chara...

Страница 56: ...d ddd knots E ddddd 5 Distance to active waypoint ddddd nm x 10 G sdddd 5 Cross track error s sign R for right L for left of course dddd distance off course hundredths of nm I dddd 4 Desired track magnetic dddd degrees x 10 K ddd dd 3 to 5 Active waypoint identifier ddd dd ASCII waypoint identifier L dddd 4 Bearing to active waypoint magnetic dddd degrees x 10 Q sddd 4 Magnetic variation s sign E ...

Страница 57: ...ifier 10 11 12 sddddddd xxmmmmmm xhhhhhhh Waypoint latitude packed unsigned binary s sign 0 for north 1 for south ddddddd degrees mmmmmm minutes hhhhhhh hundredths of minutes x undefined 13 14 15 16 sxxxxxxx sddddddd xxmmmmmm xhhhhhhh Waypoint longitude s sign 0 for east 1 for west ddddddd degrees mmmmmm minutes hhhhhhh hundredths of minutes x undefined 17 18 nnnnnnnn nnnnnnnn Magnetic variation a...

Страница 58: ...ters by taking the upper and lower nibbles adding 30h to each and placing the most significant character first in the data message Airport Ident Output This message is used to output the selected airport ident Message Format PMRRC04tiiii chksum cr 04 message id t list type outputs a 1 iiii ident four character ascii Example Message PMRRC041SLE space 99 cr Output ident of SLE for the following freq...

Страница 59: ... in 25 kHz steps or 0 to 39 Example Message PMRRC0511IT64 cr The above example message outputs a ground frequency type 121 900 MHz Remote VOR List The following two commands work together in allowing remotely connected devices to provide a list of VOR frequencies to the SL30 The remote device will send a sequence of Remote VOR Input commands message identifier 20 When all of the VOR Input commands...

Страница 60: ...the end of a VOR list sent by a remote device Message format V Message Class This is a VHF NAV message 21 Message Identifier Example message PMRRV21 chksm CR LF Indicates the start of a remote VOR list REMOTE LOCALIZER LIST The following two commands work together in allowing remotely connected devices to provide a list of localizer frequencies associated with an airport to the SL30 The remote dev...

Страница 61: ... identifier or a string indicating the runway associated with the localizer The station identifier can be up to four characters long A runway identifier will typically be two numbers that indicate the runway direction followed by the character R C or L to differentiate between parallel runways right center and left Note that if either type of identifier is less then four characters then the traili...

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