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Apollo SL50/60 Installation Manual

1. Note 1 Flip Flop 8 Off Intercom Selector Switch optional NZ Mic Jack ie ere Mic Jack Headphone Jack I Headphone Jack Yoke mount i transmit buttons Remote flip flop Se 37 Pin Connector Coax Com Antenna 2 Use shielded cable for the microphone connections 3 Connect shields to ground at both ends of cables Figure 10 SL60 Comm Wiring Diagram 20 button optional 1 Connect cable shields to the rear of the mounting frame with pigtails 1 25 inches Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 15 Pin Connector 5 amp fuse or breaker oN Power S Avionics Ground 9 Power Reserved Speaker Headphone 5 w Ed Audio Ground Note 4 pO no Mic 1 MD SL60 D sT tI Co mm Mic 2 Note 4 Mic Ground TxKey Intercom Chassis Ground Note 1 S 37 Pin Connector Coax Com Antenna Notes 2 Use shielded cable for the microphone connections 3 Connect shields to chassis ground at both ends of cables Installation Audio Panel Com Audio In Audio Ground Com Mic Audio Mic Ground Com Mic Key _ Remote flip flop button optional 1 Connect cable shields to the rear of the mounting frame with pigtails lt 1 25 inches 4 T he audio ground and mic ground connections
2. L 8 B minimum Detail O LI gt lt lt Instrument Panel O i Front of Mounting Tube Should Be Flush to the Front of the Instrument Panel Figure 3 Full Stack Mounting Tube Spacing The mounting tube should be flush to the instrument panel and allow sufficient clearance for the back of the bezel of the unit to mount flush to the mounting tube Sufficient clearance must exist in the instrument panel opening to allow ease of insertion and removal of the unit If the back of the unit bezel does not mount flush to the mounting tube the connector may not engage fully 10 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Installation 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 The screws attaching the mounting tube to the instrument panel structure must not interfere with the insertion of the unit Failure to prevent interference will result in damage to the unit or prevent its insertion Take care that the mounting tube is not distorted when it 1s attached to the instrument panel and structural supports Shims may be necessary to properly install the mounting tube If the mounting tube is distorted out of square th
3. Figure 12 Unit Dimensions GPS RECEIVER PERFORMANCE 30 Number of channels 8 FICQUENCY sua 1575 42MHz LI C A code Sensitivity acquisttion 135dBm Sensitivity drop lock 142dBm Dynamic gt 20 dB Lat Lon position accuracy 15 meters RMS typical 25 meters SEP without SA 100 meters 2DRMS with SA NCO CY 1000 knots maximum unu ai 4G maximum TIFF meto Tirst TIX sic a u uu uu uQ 25 seconds typical with current almanac position time and ephemeris 55 seconds typical with current almanac position and time ISeac quist OTI ass tende te E mem ie et 2 5 seconds typical Position update interval 1 second typical HR WGS 84 Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual Specifications AVIONICS OUTPUTS CDI L R devtation 150 mv full scale will drive up to 200 ohm load TO OFF FROM 250 mv TO FROM indication will drive up to 200 ohm load Nay valid 300 mv for valid indication will drive up to 100 ohm load Nay Spor Vin 2 volts minimum for valid source capability of 400 mA ilari Open collector outputs capable of sinking u
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5. a 29 PGE CTR IC RD TET 29 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Table of Contents PS 29 ENVIRONMENTAL ilaele la 29 GPS RECEIVER PERFORMANCE L L ever rece reece risco re riecevie cere sevizio risco re sie ce sesta sese eae 30 AVIONICS OUTPUT 31 ANNUNCIATOR ami Da l NU bete Mec tcc eM REL 31 COMM RECEIVER PERFORMANCE SL60 ONLY 31 COMM TRANSMITTER PERFORMANCE SL60 ONLY 32 INTERCOM PERFORMANCE SL60 ONLY u u L aa A rei 32 CONTROLINP UTS arian lei ca 33 ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS glia 33 33 33 DERI AB lalla 33 REAR CONNECTOR PINOUT 33 SECTION LINITI V TPLIONSQuS Glarona 37 INSTAL LA TON REL E CE ME A au Em 37 OPEP isa teste oes a Samana a Suasana Spam 37 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 39 CONTACTING THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE cccecescecccecccececcsceccecececcscesescesescecscscesescesescecesees 40 APPENDIX B PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
6. jCDIsLeftouput 15 reserve jdomotconect 16 O Message Messageannunatorouput IT o pre a 18 freserved Ss donoteonneet 19 reserva jdomotconect 20 O reserve donoteonneet 21 I freserved jdomotconect 22 O reserved jdomotconect 23 reserved SS jdomotconect 24 O reserve jdomotconect 25 O Ground _ signalgroundconnection 26 I Holdselect Holdinpt 27 O Navsuperfag Navhigh level superflag output 28 O reserve SS jdomotconect 29 O Ground signalgroundeonneetion 30 reserve domotconect 31 reserve jdomotconect 32 O Ground jsignalground connection 33 O reserve 34 O Hod jHoldannunciaorouput 35 O reserved jdomotconect 36 Powercontrol control output 37 O Ground reserved NO 17 Viewed from of unit Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual JD Specifications NOTES 36 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Limitations SECTION 4 LIMITATIONS INSTALLATION For minimum equipment and connections required for VFR or IFR installations refer to the System Configurations on page 4 Insta
7. _ 430 6040 6__ Mod By Serial GPS Antenna Comm antenna Installation Configuration IFR o Yes o No Serial Interface Configuration Interface Checks o o N A RS 232 outputs checked o Sidetone level set checked o Flight test operation o Navigation data checked o Comm checked SL60 only 27 Installation NOTES 28 Apollo 5150 SL60 Installation Manual Specifications SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS This section includes detailed electrical physical environmental and performance specifications for the Apollo SL50 and SL60 ELECTRICAL eorpora ee qa his 10VDC to 40V DC reverse polarity protected Input current GPS navigation input 325mA typical 500mA max at 13 75 VDC 170mA typical 350mA max at 27 5VDC Input current comm 1 270mA typical 2A max at 13 75 VDC receive 130mA typical 900mA max at 27 5 receive 2 1A typical 3 2A max at 13 75 transmit 1 0A typical 1 4A max at 27 5 VDC transmit Note receive max at full receive audio transmit max at 90 modulation at 1000Hz Input power GPS navigation input 4 7 watts typical Input power comm input 3 7 watts typical receive 28 watts typical transmit Internal TUSCS x ceci ot oup asss Nav input 3 amp fast blow surface mount on board Comm input 7 amp fast blow soldered in board Memory Internal li
8. Normally open momentary NO WPT SEQ switch combined with HOLD Nes OBS HLD annunciator CDI R CDI L TO FROM Nav Valid Valid NAY OUP Nav Source Selector Relay e TO FROM Valid Valid ILS Enable GPs NAV ni SPS Nav Source 797 NAV Relay Coil V Selector Annunciator and Logic Optional Figure 8 Power and Avionics Connections 18 Apollo 5150 SL60 Installation Manual 37 Pin Connector Shielded Installation Apollo SL40 Comm 10 RxD 11 Moving Map Display Cable Apolo Phb 5 SL50 60 RxD1 4 Shielded Cable Ts Connect shields to mounting frame with ground lead Notes Use shielded cable for all RS 232 interface connections RxD 2 Connect cable shields to the rear of the mounting frame with pigtails 1 25 inches 3 Connect shields to chassis ground at both ends of each shielded cable Figure 9 RS 232 Serial Interface Connections Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 19 Installation Power Ground Reserved Speaker Headphone Audio Ground Mic 1 SL60 Comm Mic 2 Mic Ground TxKey Intercom Notes 15 Pin Connector rd 5 amp fuse or breaker Avionics Power
9. OBS HLD external annunciator with switch an autopilot moving map display connected to an RS 232 serial output When the SL50 60 1s 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 IFR GPS NAVIGATION INSTALLATION When installed for IFR operation the SL50 60 requires connections to several external indicators The minimum connections for IFR operation 1s as follows an A 33 GPS antenna power input an external non numeric indicator such as a CDI or HSI external lamp annunciators including MSG and The following additional connections are recommended but not required e an OBS HLD external annunciator with switch The SL50 60 can also be connected to other external devices such as an autopilot e amoving map display connected to an RS 232 serial output 4 Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual Introduction COMM TRANSCEIVER SL60 For standalone installations the comm requires connections to e astandard comm antenna e a microphone or microphones e aspeaker or headphone e power input These items may be installed dedicated to the SL60 comm or by connection to an audio panel DATABASE UPDATES The SL50 60 includes a built in Flybrary database stored in flash memory The database can be updated through the RS 232 connection on the rear of the unit using a PC The Waypoint Manager
10. DEP departure 2 ATS for ATIS 3Ah FSS flight service station 3 ATF air traffic frequency 4 APP for approach lt 3Ch UNI for unicom 5 ARR for arrival 3Dh MF mandatory frequency 6 AWS automatic weather station gt 3Eh CNT Center 7 CLR clearance delivery 3Fh undefined for other frequency types mk frequency m desired frequency In MHz in hexadecimal where m desired frequency 30h with the desired frequency in the range of 118 to 136 MHz or 162 MHz k desired frequency in kHz where k desired frequency 25 kHz 30h with the desired frequency in the range of 000 to 975 kHz in 25 kHz steps or to 39 Example Message PMRRCOSIIIT64 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 have been sent the remote device should send a Remote VOR List Trailer command message identifier 21 to terminate the list The transmitted list will not be considered complete by the SL30 until it receives the trailer message The unit will maintain a single remote VOR list so each list received will replace any previous list There may be up to twenty entries In the remote VOR list Any entries p
11. data Caution Using the system initialization function will cause all user data to be lost NG Le Goo a ss Factory use only Used to check internal circuits and display voltages EEPROM BYTE 0000 Factory use only Used to display eeprom setup memory EEPROM BYTE 0000 Factory use only Used to display Com eeprom setup memory Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 23 Installation 24 GPS NAVIGATION CHECKOUT Switch on 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 Once this is entered it will be saved and updated automatically If the SL50 60 is moved a great distance without being turned on the seed position may have to be re entered Entering the seed position 1 During the display startup sequence press SEL when the position page 1s displayed 2 Rotate the LARGE knob to move the cursor to different fields rotate the SMALL knob to input the correct lat lon and then press ENT to save the changes The seed position can also be input with reference to a waypoint Refer to the user s manual for instructions Entering the time and date 1 Press the SYS button rotate the LARGE knob to display the SYSTEM INFO page and press ENT 2 Press SEL rotate the LARGE knob
12. Make the power connections to the unit using 20 awg wire The GPS navigation power input is internally fused at 3 amps A separate 2 amp maximum circuit breaker or fuse should be installed for downline overload or short circuit protection The comm power input 5160 only is internally fused at 7 amps A separate 5 amp maximum circuit breaker or fuse should be installed for downline overload or short circuit protection Note Circuits should be protected in accordance with guidelines in AC 43 13 1 chapter 11 section 2 paragraph 429 Warning When connecting power to the SL unit reversing the polarity 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 a shared indicator using an appropriate switching relay The avionics outputs available are listed in the Avionics Outputs specification on page 31 Connect the annunciator outputs to lamp indicators as described in the specifications The minimum connections required for different installations are listed in the System Configurations on page 4 If a switching relay is used to make connections to a shared CDI HSI it should be a minimum of an
13. OVER VIEW eects ers ees la dai aaa 9 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS uu L L L eee eee eoe 9 MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS crie ka 9 MINIMUM SYSTEM C ONIIIGURATION L uu Ru ua metui ea eat 9 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS aguilera 9 EOUIPMENTMOUNTING alcalina 9 MOUNTING FUBEINSTALE HONzi biella 10 UNFIFINSERTION abbellire 11 UNFEREMOVAL ilconte Airavata ani 11 Alc CONNECTION cacare 13 PON inn 13 AVIONICS OU PRU N iron 13 S I piti P ACI iui 13 SIMULATOR SELECT INPUT auchan 14 SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE OUTPUTS SL60 ONLY e 14 MICROPHONE INPUTS SLOO ONLY ssaa 14 TRANSMIT RE Y INPU TCS ONT Y T T 14 INTERCOM SELECTOR SWITCH SL60 ONLY eene 4 REMOTE PEIP PEOP INPUTSEO0 ONEY 2 5 5 Sum ran 14 ANTENNA INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS u l a un epe i bees 14 COMM ANTENNA S 160 ONY t uygun hasa uQ aaa bulu uba Ti 14 CI S anelli 15 POST INSTALLATION CHECKOUT seta da 22 JTEST MODE CHECKOUT AND SET UP sia ir III 22 GPS NAVIGATION CHECKOUT o ala 24 COMM CHECKOUT S lle 25 FINAL SYSTEM CHECK eg det u m End edo TTE UEA aaa 25 SECTION 3 SPECIELICATIONS uu
14. PMRRV22SLE lt Sp gt lt chksum gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Indicates the start of a remote localizer list associated with the airport SLE Remote Localizer Input This input is used to input Localizer frequency data used for the remote recall function The data consists of three characters to identify the runway associated with the localizer followed by two characters defining the frequency Message format Message Class This is VHF NAV message Dl iii Message Identifier Mib Station or Runway identifier This field will provide an identifier for the localizer which can be either the actual station 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 C or L to differentiate between parallel runways right center and left Note that if either type of identifier 1s less then four characters then the trailing characters will be filled in with spaces Identifiers are restricted to using ASCII characters 0 9 and A Z L0 Frequency m MHz where m MHz frequency 30h with the desired frequency ranging from 108 to 111 MHz or 3Ch to 3Fh k desired kHz offset 25 kHz 30h where the desired frequency ranges from 000 to 950 kHz or the even numbers from 30h to 56h Note that the field will be che
15. Susceptibility Power Inputs Induced Signal Susceptibility 19 0 Radio Frequency Susceptibility 20 Radiated and Conducted Emission of Radio Frequency 21 Energy Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility Lightning Direct Effects cing Remarks 23 0 24 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Equipment identified as Category X no test required M r 1 E 44 SLSO SL60 Installation Manual Accessories APPENDIX D ACCESSORIES 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 FROM GARMIN AT A 33 Antenna Garmin AT Part 590 1104 ACUI O Enc cn uu ana Aero Antenna Manufacturer AT 575 9 The A 33 GPS antenna is a standard accessory item with 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 gt lt 2 20 gt ES zi Power PC Cable Garmin AT Part 500 4026 00 Manufact
16. described in FAA advisory circulars AC 20 138 for GPS and AC 20 67B for comm The 5150 and 5160 units are equivalent except for the 5150 does not include the VHF Comm Throughout this manual references to the SL50 60 are for both the SL50 and SL60 Provides an introduction to the Apollo SL60 unit TSO certification information is also included in this section Section 1 SEIN Includes installation and checkout procedures EE Includes complete specifications Includes limitations for the equipment and installation Section 4 x A Includes troubleshooting information Includes periodic maintenance requirements gt T5 D e gt Appendix B E Includes the environmental qualification form gt Ce gt Appendix D Includes Information on accessories x E Includes serial data specifications gt 5 3 E an APOLLO 51 30 51 60 DESCRIPTION The Apollo 51 50 GPS 15 TSO C129 GPS supplemental navigation receiver for enroute and terminal operation It includes a built in data base that can be updated through a serial port Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 1 Introduction Information Message Large Outer Small Inner Display Annunciator Knob Knob OFFION Fower System Direct To elec Mode Mode Nea iid Navigation Message Info Enter Waypoint Mode
17. distance displays knots or kph for speed displays Real time clock time and date in UTC Countdown timer Flight timer Automatic or manual magnetic variation Parallel track offset Alerts for Loss of navigation Arrival at waypoint Special use airspace Full range input supply voltage The VHF Comm features of the SL60 GPS Comm include 760 channels Frequency range of 118 000 to 136 975MHz Active and standby frequency display Transmit status indicator Stuck mic time out Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 3 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 e Two microphone inputs e 12 watt audio amplifier e Remote flip flop input SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS The 5150 and 5160 can be installed in several configurations based upon individual requirements This includes with or without the comm transceiver and VFR or IFR GPS navigation This section defines the minimum requirements VER GPS NAVIGATION INSTALLATION When installed for VFR operation the SL50 60 requires only the following minimal connections an A 33 GPS antenna e power input The SL50 60 can also be connected to other external devices such as e anexternal non numeric indicator such as a CDI or HSI external lamp annunciators including MSG and an
18. output power of approximately 12 and 3 1 causes approximately a 26 drop Sidetone Level Adjustment The sidetone volume was preset at the factory to a typical audio level The level can be adjusted using one of the built in system functions To adjust the sidetone level 1 Press SYS rotate the LARGE knob to the COM RADIO INFO page and press ENT 2 Rotate the LARGE knob to the SIDETONE LEVEL page 3 Rotate the SMALL knob to adjust the sidetone level The sidetone level is displayed in a range of 000 to 255 with 255 the highest level The sidetone level can be adjusted during transmit Comm Flight Test Check A flight test is recommended as a final installation verification The performance may be verified by contacting a ground station at a range of at least 50nm while maintaining an appropriate altitude and over all normal flight attitudes Performance should be checked using low high and mid band frequencies FINAL SYSTEM CHECK The SL50 60 GPS navigation functions should be complete at this time The final check includes checking database entering a direct to waypoint and checking the navigation functions Start with the unit turned on and operating in the normal mode Refer to the user s manual for operating instructions Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 25 Installation Verify a valid position is displayed Check the database to ensure it is for the right coverage area and 15 not expired check
19. shield to the rear connector plate TRANSMIT KEY INPUT SL60 ONLY The TxKey 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 connect the intercom selection input to a remote mounted normally open switch 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 The monitor function is inhibited when the intercom function is selected REMOTE FLIP FLOP INPUT SL60 ONLY The SL60 includes a remote flip flop input This is an optional input can be connected to a remote mounted such as on the yoke momentary push button switch which pulls the input low to ground ANTENNA INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS COMM ANTENNA SL60 ONLY The 5160 requires a standard 500 vertically polarized antenna Follow the antenna manufacturer s installation instructions for mounting the antenna 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 ant
20. standard humidity environment Operational Shocks and Crash 7 Equipment tested for both operational and crash safety Safety shocks Equipment operated normally after the crash safety shocks mee Equipment tested without shock mounts to Categories B M amp N Explosion Proofness 90 Equipmentidentified as Category X no test required Equipment identified as Category X no test required Equipment identified as Category X no test required Equipment identified as Cateeory X no test required Equipment identified as Category X no test required Equipment identified as Category X no test required Equipment is Class Z Equipment tested to Categories amp B Equipment tested to Category A Audio Frequency Conducted 18 0 Equipment tested to Categories A amp B Susceptibility Power Inputs nduced Signal Susceptibility Equipment tested to Category Z Radio Frequency Susceptibility Equipment tested to Category U Radiated and Conducted Emission of Radio Frequency Equipment tested to Category Z 2 Lightning Induced Transient 22 0 Equipment tested to Susceptibility Category B3 for the GPS navigation connections 37 pin 11 5 C an lt Category B1 for the GPS antenna connector Categories A3 and B2 for the comm connections Lightning Direct Effects Equipment identified as Category X no test required cing Equipment identified as Category X no test required Remarks The Apollo SL60 h
21. the database a Press SYS rotate 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 distance to the selected waypoint N If the database is expired or if a different coverage area is needed contact the Garmin AT factory for an update 26 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Installation APOLLO SL50 SL60 PosT INSTALLATION CHECKOUT LOG Date CONFIGURATION INFORMATION o SL50 GPS o SL60 GPS Comm TEST MODE CHECKOUT AND SETUP Avionics Outputs o o N A CDI left mid right o o N A TO FROM flag OFF TO FROM o o N A External annunciators o o N A Valid flags o o N A WPT SEQ hold input GPS NAVIGATION CHECKOUT O Seed position entered o Time date entered GPS Operation o Position check Signal reception check o Interference from other avionics checked o VHF comm interference check VHF COMM CHECKOUT SL60 ONLY o Receiver Transmitter operation o Antenna check o o N A Remote flip flop input FINAL SYSTEM CHECK o Database checked o Direct To waypoint entered COMMENTS Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 430 6040 4
22. to move the cursor to different fields rotate the SMALL knob to input the correct 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 Press the NAV button and rotate the LARGE knob to the lat lon page The lat lon should agree with a known reference position 3 Check the signal reception using the GPS sensor displays in the System mode Press the SYS button rotate the LARGE knob to the GPS SENSOR page and press ENT Then rotate the SMALL knob to display the GPS info Typical signal levels are 50 or better 4 Turn on other avionics one at a time and check the GPS signal reception to make sure it is not affected 5 Check for VHF comm transmitter interference This must be completed on all IFR installations a Verify that 5 to 8 satellites are in DATA and the NAV flag 15 out of view b Tune the comm to 121 150MHz and transmit for 20 seconds c Verify that the position is not lost d Repeat for additional frequencies as follows 121 125MHz 131 225MHz 121 175MHz 131 250MHz 121 200MHz 131 275MHz 121 225MHz 131 300MHz 121 250MHz 131 325MHz 131 200MHz 131 350MHz Apollo 51 50 SL
23. 60 Installation Manual Installation e Repeat for each comm transmitter f 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 Note Older VHF comm transmitters may emit higher levels of harmonic interference causing greater problems and may be more difficult to deal with Interface Checks The interfaces to other equipment such as the SL40 or a moving map display should be checked Refer to the SL50 60 user s manual for this part of the checkout Make sure the other equipment is connected and switched on To check the serial data output connections verify the data from the SL50 60 can be displayed on the other units such as a moving map display or the SL40 VHF COMM CHECKOUT SL60 Receiver Transmitter Operation Tune the unit to a local frequency and verify the receiver output produces a clear and understandable audio output Verify the transmitter functions properly by contacting another station and getting a 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 lt 2 1 and is not to exceed 3 1 A VSWR of 2 1 will cause a drop in
24. Apollo Model SL50 caps Model SL60 GPS VHF comm Installation Manual amp GARMIN September 2003 560 0957 02a 2003 by Garmin AT 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 Garmin AT Inc Due to Garmin AT s commitment to constantly improve the quality and performance of our products information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin AT Morrow Apollo and Flybrary are registered trademarks of Garmin Limited Inc Garmin AT Inc 2345 Turner Rd SE PO Box 13549 Salem OR 97302 Salem OR 97309 USA Phone 503 581 8101 1 800 525 6726 In Canada 1 800 654 3415 FAX 503 364 2138 HISTORY OF REVISIONS o 224091 3 14 97 Change coax recommendation from RG 58 to RG 142B 9 23 99 Added new connector pins and crimping tools 02 2 8 02 Added user set Comm functions SW Version 1 1 and helicopter environmental qualification 9 16 03 Company name change IMPORTANT NOTE The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards It is the responsibility of those 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 1f further evaluation by the applicant documents an ac
25. IANGLE 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 the SMALL knob to check all the connected annunciators 4 Using the VALID FLAG PAGES page rotate the SMALL knob to check all the connected valid flag outputs Installation Configuration The SL50 60 must be configured to match the operation supported by the installation This includes and VER operation selections 1 In test mode rotate the LARGE knob to the OPTIONS page 2 Press SEL rotate the SMALL knob to select VER No or YES operation then press ENT when complete Note Make sure that all installation requirements are complete for the selected operation Refer to the System Configurations section on page 4 for installation requirements Serial Interface Configuration The SL50 60 RS 232 serial port can be configured for several different input and output formats To select the serial port configurations 1 In test mode rotate the LARGE knob to the serial port configuration SERIAL PORT page Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual Installation 2 Press SEL the selection field will start flashing rotate the SMALL knob to make the desired selection then press ENT when complete The available serial port configurations are included in Appendix E Comm Radio Setup T
26. Mode Mode Figure 1 SL50 Front Panel Transmit Standby Message NAV Large Outer Small Inner Annunciator Frequency Annunciator Info Knob Knob Active Frequency Photocell 35 Woo B NFO SEL ENT Power Volume Squelch Comm Xcvr System Direct To Select Mode Mode Flip Flop Navigation Message Info Enter Frequency Mode Mode Mode Figure 2 SL60 Front Panel 2 Apollo 5150 51 60 Installation Manual Introduction FEATURES 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 Nearest waypoint search includes airports VORs NDBs intersections and user waypoints Remote waypoint search Navigation displays Lat Lon to 0 01 minute Bearing and distance to waypoint Ground speed and track angle Desired track and distance between waypoints Cross track error with numeric and graphic CDI Display of 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
27. OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS Introduction 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 annunciators a CDI or HSI acomm antenna a microphone s a speaker or headphone SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED Crimp Tool A crimp tool meeting MIL specification M22520 1 01 and a positioner locater are required to ensure consistent reliable crimp contact connections for the rear 15 pin connector These tools are available from For pin p n 162 0100 Astro Tool Corp 21615 SW TV Highway Beaverton OR 97006 Crimp tool Positioner For pin p n 162 1575 ITT Cannon 1851 E Deere Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 6500 Insertion tool Regular duty Crimp tool Regular duty Locator tool Heavy duty Crimp tool Heavy duty Locator tool LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Phone 503 642 9853 Fax 503 591 7766 Astro Tool part 615708 Astro Tool part 616356 Phone 714 261 5300 Fax 714 575 8324 ITT part 274 7006 000 Desc CIET 20HD ITT part 995 0001 585 Desc M22520 1 01 ITT part 995 0001 244 Desc TH25 ITT part 995 0001 584 Desc M22520 2 01 ITT part 995 0001 604 Desc M22520 2 08 An aircraft radio station license is required for operation of the SL60 comm transmitter once installed in the aircraft An application must be submitted on FCC For
28. as been tested to the following environmental categories per procedures defined in RTCA DO 160D to support helicopter installations Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 43 Environmental Qualifications Environmental Qualification Form Model SL60 Manufacturer Part No 430 6040 603 or later Garmin AT 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 Al amp with In flight Loss of Cooling No cooling required Altitude Equipment tested to 55 000 feet Decompression Equipment tested to 55 000 feet Overpressure Equipment tested for overpressure Equipment tested to Category 2 C min Humidity Equipment tested to Category A standard humidity environment Operational Shocks and Crash 7 Equipment tested for both operational and crash safety shocks Shocks Impulse Sustained 7 2 1 Equipment operated normally after 20g shocks 7 3 1 Equipment tested at 20g levels 132 Helicopter certification based DO 160C tests Vibration 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 90 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Helicopter certification based on DO 160C tests see previous page Audio Frequency Conducted 18 0
29. ast twenty will be ignored Remote VOR Input This input is used to input VOR frequency data used for the remote recall function The data consists of five characters for the VOR station identifier followed by two characters defining the VOR frequency Message format i ur Message Class This is a VHF NAV message gt ENTO Message Identifier Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual gt Serial Interface Specifications 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 ioco deest Frequency m MHz where m desired MHz frequency 30h with the desired frequency ranging from 108 to 117 or 3Ch to 45h kHz where k desired kHz offset 25 kHz 30h with desired frequency range of 000 to 975 kHz 1n 50 kHz steps or the even numbers from 30h to 56h Note that the field will be checked to ensure that it 1s 1n range and a valid VOR frequency Frequencies used for localizers which are in the range of 108 10 to 111 95 MHZ will not be accepted in this message type Example message PMRRV20UBG lt Sp gt E lt chksm gt lt CR gt lt LF gt VOR station identifier is UBG VOR frequency is 117 400 MHz Remote VOR List Trailer This input command marks the end of a VOR list sent by a remote device Message format V Message Clas
30. ata gt lt it gt lt id gt lt data gt lt it gt lt ETX gt Sio E ASCII start of text character 1 byte 02h IO MP MURS item designator 1 byte from following table dolls item data format listed in following table S lai ala item terminator 1byte ODh SETA lla ASCII end of text character 1 byte 03h Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 47 Serial Interface Specifications Table 6 Moving Map ASCII Navigation Data ID DataFormat Length A 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 ou di Track magnetic ddd degrees 3 Ground speed ddd knots ddddd 5 Distance to active waypoint ddddd nm x 10 sdddd 5 Cross track error s sign R for right L for left of course dddd distance off course hundredths of nm dddd degrees x 10 a Active waypoint identifier ddd dd ASCH waypoint identifier dddd degrees x 10 Magnetic variation s sign E for east W for west ddd degrees x 10 Warnings The 4th character will be an A when the navigation data is flagged otherwise all characters will be dashed All other navigation data will be dashed when it is flagged 48 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Serial Interface Specifications Table 7 Movin
31. ceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator Source FAA TSO C37d TSO C38d TSO C128 and TSO C129 ORDERING INFORMATION To receive additional copies of this publication order part 560 0957 02a Apollo SL50 SL60 GPS VHF COMM Installation Manual REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS Following are other publications referenced in this guide Apollo SL50 SL60 GPS VHF COMM User s Guide 560 0955 xx NOTES Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION T INTRODUCTION i L u uyu E u 1 ABOUT LHS MANUA TR eda annidano aan 1 APOELO SE50SE60O DESCRIPTION spallata ala 1 TI en aM Mu MM uM 3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ate 4 NER GPSNAVIGATIONENSTAELATION allievi 4 IFRGPS NAVIGATION INSTALEATION L u un T ul nu ala a ninapi 4 COMM TRANSCEIVERZ5L00222 T u k h uqa a ni 5 DATABASE UPDATE uuu aaa kama au maa 5 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE M IP aR M IRI ICI DR MID hae I cea 5 UNPACKING THE BOUIPMBN JT X aria 6 PACKAGECONTENIS uyu na ARD M DIDI S eee A DAD au ha 6 OTHER RPOUIRED MATERIALS utile 7 SPECIAL TOOLS REOUIRED slo 7 LICENSE REQUIRBMENTS EL Z u lle 7 SEGIIONZ INSFALLATON aaa 9 PRESINSTAELATIONINFORMATION airline 9 INSTALLATION
32. cked to ensure that it is in range and a valid localizer frequency Frequencies used for VORs which can also be found in the range of 108 10 to 111 95 MHz will not be accepted in this message type Example message PMRRV2331 lt Sp gt lt Sp gt gt lt lt chksm gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Identifier is 31 indicating a runway and the localizer frequency 15 110 300 MHz Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 53 ul
33. ctor of the coax g 2 to contact as illustrated Attach the cap and secure tightly Assembly instructions for right angle connector part 162 1008 Figure 6 Rear Coax Connector Assembly 16 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Installation Clamp Nut Slip Washer Vee Gasket Slide clamp nut slip washer and vee gasket over end of coax Strip jacket 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 0 106 clamp Strip center conductor as illustrated ty Contact Solder center conductor to contact La 50 x Insert coax with braid clamp and contact into connector and tighten the clamp nut securely LR A A SORES XX eee xx X X xX xX 4 RY X RR k Assembly instructions for straight TNC connector part 162 1060 Figure 7 TNC Coax Connector Assembly Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 17 Installation co GPS Antenna Coax 2 amp fuse __ 37 Pin Connector or breaker EY F Avionics Power Simulator Select Gowd Annunciators MSG MSG e Lamp Voltage from Apoll PTIK Dimmer Circuit Pollo PTK di SL50 60 OBS HLD
34. cy is within allowable tolerance The oscillator frequency can be checked by connecting the transmitter output through an appropriate load to a calibrated frequency counter The transmit frequency should be within 15 of the selected channel frequency Contact the Garmin AT factory for instructions on adjusting the frequency if required CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL 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 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 41 Periodic Maintenance NOTES 42 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Environmental Qualifications APPENDIX C ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS The Apollo SL50 SL60 have been tested to the following environmental categories per procedures defined In RTCA DO 160C or DO 160D Environmental Qualification Form SL50 SL60 Manufacturer 430 6040 4xx 430 6040 6xx Garmin Inc TSO C129 TSO C129 TSO C37d 2345 Turner Road SE TSO C38d TSO C128 Salem Oregon 97302 Conditions DO 160C Description of Conducted Tests Section Temperature and Altitude Equipment tested to Category 1 with In flight Loss of Cooling No cooling required Altitude Equipment tested to 35 000 feet Overpressure Equipment tested for overpressure Equipment tested to Category 2 C min Humidity Equipment tested to Category A
35. e unit may either bind when being inserted or the cam lock may not engage UNIT INSERTION Position the cam lock as shown below The front lobe of the cam should be vertical The cam lock mechanism should be fully unscrewed turned counter clockwise Slide 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 NOT overtighten The back of the bezel must only be flush to the mounting tube If the cam lock is hard to turn or the unit does not seat fully the unit is probably binding and the mounting tube should be checked REAR DOWN POSITION CAM FULLY TO REAR BEFORE INSERTION FRONT UP gt BEZEL UNIT REMOVAL To remove the unit from the mounting frame turn the screw counter clockwise with the hex driver to unscrew the cam lock mechanism The unit will begin to pull away from the mounting tube Turn the screw until slight resistance is felt and then pull the unit from the frame Do not exert excessive turning force at the end of the cam lock travel or the unit may be damaged With the cam lock fully disengaged pull the unit straigh
36. eight pole relay box with an appropriate selector switch with annunciation Since the SL50 60 is not approved for approach operation the ILS enable signal from a connected ILS receiver can be connected to automatically switch the indicators back to the nav receiver when an ILS frequency is selected SERIAL INTERFACE The SL50 60 includes an RS 232 serial port for making optional connections The serial port can be used for connecting to such devices as the Apollo 360 map the Apollo SL40 comm an Argus moving map display or a Stormscope 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 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 13 Installation Figure 5 Complete serial Interface specifications are Included In Appendix E SIMULATOR SELECT NPUT The simulator select pin on the 37 pin connector must be connected to ground on pin 25 If left unconnected the unit will operate in the built in simulator mode SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE OUTPUTS SL60 ONLY Connect the speaker and headphones to the output pins on the rear connector MICROPHONE INPUTS SL60 ONLY Microphone input connections should be made using a twisted pair shielded cable Attach the signal ground to the mic ground pin on the rear connector and connect the
37. enna 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 Some ELTSs have 14 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Installation exhibited re radiation problems generating harmonics that may interfere with GPS signals This can happen when the comm SL40 or any other comm is transmitting on certain frequencies such as 121 15 or 121 175MHz which may cause the ELT output circuit to oscillate from the signal coming in on the ELT antenna coax The antenna coax cable should be made of RG 142B or a comparable quality 50Q coax Assembly instructions for the rear coax connector are included in Figure 6 GPS ANTENNA The mounting location and cable connections for the GPS antenna are very important The antenna should be mounted no closer than two feet from VHF comm transmitter antennas six inches from other antennas emitting less than 25 watts and two feet from higher power antennas Special care should be taken to ensure that the GPS antenna is not mounted in close proximity to antennas that may emit harmonic interference at the L1 frequency of 1575 42MHz Refer to the antenna installation manual for installation instructions The connectors are included in the installation kit and are intended for use with RG 142B size coax cable If using a different diameter coax alternative connectors may be required Assembly instructions for the connectors are inc
38. g Map Binary Route Data Data Format 2 3 d Current waypoint number in ASCII 01h to 20h 4 xiannnnn Sequence number x undefined 1 if last waypoint 1 if active waypoint nnnnn unsigned binary waypoint number ddddd ASCII waypoint identifier 10 sddddddd Waypoint latitude packed unsigned binary xxmmmmmm s sign for north 1 for south xhhhhhhh ddddddd degrees mmmmmm minutes hhhhhhh hundredths of minutes x undefined SXXXXXXX Waypoint longitude sddddddd s sign for east 1 for west xxmmmmmm ddddddd degrees xhhhhhhh mmmmmm minutes hhhhhhh hundredths of minutes x undefined Magnetic variation at waypoint 17 nnnnnnnn LS byte msbit Isbit 18 nnnnnnnn MS byte msbit 1sbit Two s complement binary in sixteenths of degrees easterly variation 1s positive ASCII carriage return Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 49 Serial Interface Specifications 50 Example Moving Map Data Output AN 34 1570 34 15 70 latitude BW 116 4390 118 43 90 longitude C306 306 track angle BALU 210 knots E02682 268 2nm to waypoint GR0006 0 6nm right of course 1 3059 305 9 desired track KSFO SFO waypoint ident 1 3058 305 8 bearing to waypoint 14 0 east magnetic variation No alarms data not flagged lt binary data gt From Table 7 Figure 13 Moving Map Data Output COMM DATA OUTPUT The format of the comm data output is as follows This data output is compatible with t
39. he SL40 for sending frequency data to the comm 9600 8 STOP DIIS 1 bibite none QUCDUE Ele spilli approx 2 seconds Message length variable approx 83 to 484 characters The comm data is output using the following format PMRRC lt msg_id gt lt msg_data gt lt chksum gt lt cr gt The checksum is computed by an 8 bit addition of the msg_id and msg_data characters ignoring carry if any The resulting 8 bit checksum is converted to two ascii characters 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 15 used to output the selected airport ident Message Format PMRRC04tilii lt chksum gt lt cr gt 04 message id logi list type outputs a 1 ident four character ascii Example Message PMRRC041SLE lt space gt 99 lt cr gt Output ident of SLE for the following frequency information Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual Serial Interface Specifications Frequency Data Output This message is used to output the airport frequency information for the previously output ident Message Format PMRRCOStfmk lt chksum gt lt cr gt Us soos message id list type input 1 Dore frequency type TWR tower frequency 8 common traffic advisory frequency GND ground frequency 9
40. he Test Mode settings may also be used to preset the Microphone Mic Gain and the Receiver Squelch levels Mic Gain Set the microphone gain for microphones and 2 for values from 0 to 255 1 Inthe Test Mode rotate the LARGE knob to select Gain Mic 1 Press SEL to activate selection The Mic 1 value will flash Turn the SMALL knob to change the value Turn the LARGE knob to the Mic 2 value Turn the SMALL knob to change the value Press ENTER to accept and save the settings SESSO Receiver Squelch Preset the receiver squelch level for values from 25 100 1 In Test Mode rotate the LARGE 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 TEST DISPLAY Can be used to check the SL50 60 front panel displays by pressing ENT TEST CONTROLS Can be used to check the SL50 60 front panel controls Press each button and rotate the SMALL knob to check the controls NIDISERTANGEB sari Factory use only OPERATION STATUS Factory use only Should be set to STANDARD SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Factory use only Used to reset all internal memory including user waypoints flight plans and configuration
41. he pinout for the connectors is listed in the following tables Table 2 Comm Interface Connector Pinout main DC power input 3 O p JRS232serial data output Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 39 Specifications 34 Table 2 Comm Interface Connector Pinout _5 NC donotconmect 6 O Speaker speaker terminal output 8 I Mil JQgmicophoneinptzl 9 I Powerground main power ground input RS232 serial data input rus Serial ground RS232 signal ground I Intercom select intercom function select pulled low to turn on the intercom function 13 Audio ground speaker and headphone ground connection aS Headphone headphone terminal output microphone input 2 Viewed from rear of unit Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Specifications Table 3 Navigation Interface Connector Pinout 1 I Powr main DC powerinput 2 I Powerground main power ground input Serialground RS 232signalground I RDI RS232chamllseraldatainput 5 O TDI JRS232chamellseraldataouput 6 I Exin2 reserved 8 I FlipFlop Remote comm frequency flip flopinput_ 9 O freserved jdomotconect 10 O Nav valid Nav low level valid flag output 1 O FROM g Fromflgoupu 2 O TO Jj Toflgouptt 13 O CDI Right jCDI Rightoupu 14 O j CDI Left
42. in this section LITHIUM BATTERY REPLACEMENT The internal keep alive battery will require replacement after 4 to 6 years Regular planned replacement is not necessary The SL50 60 will display a low battery message when replacement is required Once the low battery message is displayed the battery should be replaced within 1 to 2 months If the battery is not replaced the internal ram memory and the system clock information will be lost To replace the battery remove the SL50 60 from the aircraft remove the top cover and replace the battery Make sure to insert the battery in the correct polarity Replace the top cover re install the unit in the aircraft and verify unit operation Battery replacement should be done only by the Garmin AT factory or by a trained technician Note The battery is to be replaced only with Garmin AT part 148 1702 or a Garmin AT 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 calibration to be made In fact there are no internal manual adjustments REFERENCE OSCILLATOR The reference oscillator frequency should be checked approximately every 3 to 5 years to ensure the units transmit frequen
43. ing Table 4 Troubleshooting Guide The SL50 60 does not power The unit is not getting power Check power connections breakers on and main avionics switch The SL50 60 does not compute Not receiving signals or incorrect Make sure a correct position and a position seed position time and date time date have been entered Check the GPS antenna connections Make sure the aircraft is clear of hangers buildings trees etc The GPS signal levels are very Improper antenna installation or coax Check GPS antenna installation low connections and cable routing The GPS antenna must be mounted on the top of the aircraft hangers buildings trees etc RF interference at 1575 42MHz from Move GPS antenna further from the comm antenna Add a 1575 42MHz notch filter in comm coax Fix or replace the comm Disconnect the ELT antenna coax GPS signal levels drop when Noise interference from other Turn all avionics off then turn on avionics are turned on avionics 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 not being pulled Check the TxKey mic key input low pulled low for transmit A weather channel is selected Select a different frequency the unit will not transmit on a weather channel No power to the comm Make sure power input is connected to the comm 15 pin connector The input vol
44. ling 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 mounting connections and service of the unit Allow an additional one inch clearance to the rear of the mounting frame for connectors and cables For typical installations the SL50 60 does not require external cooling When mounting the unit leave a clearance of 1 8 to 1 4 inch between avionics to allow for air circulation MINIMUM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The minimum system configuration and external connections requirements are described in the System Configurations section on page 4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS The SL60 is qualified for helicopter installation with certain mount tube and SL60 configurations see Section 4 Limitations EQUIPMENT MOUNTING Once the cable assemblies have been made attach the 15 and 37 pin d sub and coaxial cable connectors to the rear connector mounting plate and the mounting frame as illustrated in Figure 4 and 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 Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 9 Installation plate can be used to tie down the cable assemblies Use the supplied edge guard to p
45. llations of the SL50 60 GPS navigation functions are to be made in accordance with AC 20 138 or other appropriate FAA approved guidelines Installations of the SL60 comm functions are to be made in accordance with AC 20 67B or other appropriate FAA approved guidelines When the SL50 60 15 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 The SL60 15 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 6040 603 or later FAA approved revision or SL60 units upgraded with Mod V should be used in helicopter installations OPERATIONAL An approved Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement is required for IFR installations Note A sample AFM supplement available from Garmin AT listing operational limitations An aircraft radio station license is required with the SL60 for transmitting Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual a Limitations NOTES 38 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Troubleshooting APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING This appendix provides information to assist troubleshooting if problems occur after completing the installation Use Table 4 to assist in troubleshoot
46. luded 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 500 coax Suggestion Temporarily locate the GPS antenna with coax connected to the SL50 60 and check the GPS performance as described in the GPS Operation and Position test in the Post Installation Checkout on page 24 Once a suitable location has been verified then permanently mount the antenna Note If using a GPS antenna that was already on the aircraft or if mounting the antenna closer than two feet from a comm antenna conduct the GPS Operation and Position test in the Post Installation Checkout on page 24 If the SL50 60 passes the test then moving the antenna is not necessary Once the antenna mounting position has been prepared route the coax cable from the antenna to the SL50 60 Proper selection of coax cable and assembly of connectors is critical to GPS signal performance The cable loss from the antenna to the SL50 60 should be limited to a maximum of 4db Minimize the coax length for optimum performance and DO NOT coil excess cable Leave only enough for service loops The coaxial connectors and adapters such as TNC to BNC add additional loss to the cable and should be considered when computing the maximum 4db loss A typical loss of 0 2db can be used for each connection The typical cable loss for 20ft of RG 142B coax with a connector on each end is 4db During the post installation checkout
47. m 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 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual Introduction NOTES Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Installation SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 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 PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION 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 Follow the installation procedure in this section as it is presented for a successful installation Read the entire section before beginning the procedure Perform the post installation check out before closing the work area in case problems occur INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A successful installation should start with careful planning including determination of mounting location for the SL50 60 antenna mounting connections to microphones speakers and headphones cable routing and other required modifications Once the mounting location has been determined prepare the mounting frame for installation It may be easier to complete the wiring harness and attach the connectors to the mounting frame before instal
48. may use a common point at the audio panel Figure 11 SL60 Typical Audio Panel Connections Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 21 Installation PoST INSTALLATION CHECKOUT 22 Once the unit is installed complete 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 1s included on page 27 to fill out during the checkout procedure Make a photocopy of the log sheet for ease of use if desired The checkout procedure is broken into several groups The GPS Navigation Checkout VHF Comm Checkout SL60 and the Final System Check should be completed with the aircraft moved clear of hangers and other structures Mounting Wiring Check Verify that all cables are properly secured and shields are connected to the rear of the mounting frame Check the movement of the aircraft controls to verify that there is no interference TEST MODE CHECKOUT AND SETUP The SL50 60 has a built in test mode to simplify the checkout To operate the SL50 in the test mode hold down the WPT and MSG buttons while switching on the power For the SL60 hold down the COM and MSG buttons To 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 TR
49. p to 400 mA for turning ON annunciator lamps MSG message ON indicates message s active e 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 operation require the following annunciators Each annunciator should include a lamp of the proper voltage for the installation Legend Color MSG amber PTK blue or white OBS HLD blue or white optional to indicate waypoint sequencing hold can be combined with a momentary WPT SEQ hold select push button The annunciators should be connected to a suitable dimming circuit for night time operation amber blue blue green Example Annunciators COMM RECEIVER PERFORMANCE SL60 ONLY Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 31 Specifications PREGUENCY a P Gia sese asia bec tokens eu iatis 118 000 to 136 975MHz 760 channels SENSINI sesto aie tes ie e utate bu etaed Iu V 2uV hard for 6dB S N N with 30 modulation at 1000Hz SC eO i vil MP Nc lt 6dB variation at 7KHz gt 60dB at 22KHz Speaker audio output level 12 watts into 40 8 watts into 80 Headphone audio output level 280mW into 1000 120mW into 500 I I RR CO EP aa lt 5 at rated output at 1000Hz AGG Chatacteristics saison uu ys Pisas lt 3dB variation in audio output from 5uV to 100mV input 15
50. pollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual Specifications AGC characterIstIcs output varies lt 3db with input of 100mv rms to 1000mv rms CONTROL INPUTS SCIECE arno Must be connected to ground for normal operation leave open for built in simulator operation Hold a eer Waypoint sequencing hold input connect to momentary button to ground for hold input operation should be combined with the OBS HLD annunciator Transmit key 5160 Input pulled low to ground to enable the transmitter Intercom select SL60 Input pulled low to ground to enable the intercom function bHp ETOD puniti mote er ac 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 SL60 requires a VHF comm antenna meeting the following specifications Standard 50Q vertically polarized antenna with a VSWR lt 2 5 1 SERIAL INTERFACE 155 232 chee Sas Defined In Appendix E Serial Interface Specifications REAR CONNECTOR PINOUT The SL60 includes two rear panel connectors a 15 pin for the comm interface connections and a 37 pin for the GPS navigation connections The SL50 uses only the 37 pin connector T
51. program available from Garmin AT is required The database can be updated by removing the SL50 60 from the aircraft and connecting it to a PC and providing a 10 to 40 volt DC power source A cable assembly see page 45 is available from Garmin AT for this purpose To update the database connect the SL50 60 to power and the PC On the SL50 60 press SYS rotate the LARGE knob to select the DATABASE UPDATE 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 Garmin AT 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 for receive FAA TSO C128 for unintentional transmission stuck mic FAA TSO C129 for GPS navigation The Apollo 51 50 is designed and tested to meet the following TSOs FAA TSO C129 for GPS navigation The Apollo SL60 comm complies with the FCC requirements specified in CFR 47 Part 87 Aviation Services Subpart D Technical Requirements The Apollo SL50 and SL60 comply with the FCC requirements specified in CFR 47 Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices Subpart B Unintentional Radiators The Apollo SL50 60 software is designed and tested to RTCA DO 178B level C Note Un authorized changes or modifications to the 81 50 SL60 ma
52. rotect the cable from sharp edges Connect the shield grounds directly to the connector mounting plate Once the cable assemblies the connector mounting plate and the mounting frame are assembled install the mounting frame assembly in the instrument panel Be sure to use low profile head screws so the unit will slide in and out freely Attach the 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 with clearance dimples help maintain the proper clearance The mounting tube must be installed with the clearance dimples pointing up Instrument Panel There must be a minimum of 0 040 spacing between units to prevent interference with the cam locking mechanisms 0 040 minimum 0 040 minimum Mounting tube clearance a dimples must point UP L N D SZ ZA OS GX Lf f Lf B BR li LI minimum minimum
53. s This is a VHF NAV message 21 Message Identifier Example message PMRRV21 lt chksm gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 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 ot localizer frequencies associated with an airport to the SL30 The remote device should first send the Remote Localizer List Header command message identifier 22 followed by a sequence of Remote Localizer Input commands message identifier 23 The SL30 maintains a single remote localizer list so each new list received will replace any previous list Subsequent receptions of localizer lists for the same airport are ignored There may be up to twenty entries in the remote Localizer list Any entries past twenty will be ignored Remote Localizer List Header This input command marks the beginning of a Localizer list sent by a remote device It specifies the five character airport identifier associated with the localizer frequencies in the list Message format ON Message Class This is VHF NAV message 52 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Serial Interface Specifications Message Identifier 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
54. sesacees 2 FIGURE 2 SPE001IP5ONPPANE ID ama aya Salata amsa 2 FIGURE 3 FULL STACK MOUNTING TUBE SPACING 10 FIGURE 4 MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY alia eee po ab em laziali 12 FIGURE S CABLE ROUTING allea 12 FIGURE 6 REAR COAX CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 16 FIGURE 7 TNC COAX CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY nana aaa 17 FIGURE 8 POWER AND AVIONICS CONNECTIONS 18 FIGURE 9 RS 232 SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTIONS 19 FIGURE TO SL60 COMM WIRING DIAGRAM villain 20 FIGURE 11 SL60 TYPICAL AUDIO PANEL CONNECTIONS Zi PIGURE 12 UNITDIMENSIONS sleale 30 FIGURE I gt MOVING MAP DATA OUTPUT verried aa 50 SL50 51 60 Installation Manual Table of Contents NOTES Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual Introduction SECTION INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL 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 51 50 and SL60 units to standards
55. susceptibility to harmonics of VHF comm transmitters will be evaluated If problems arise then better isolation or distance may be required 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 Garmin AT Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 19 Installation 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 If a VHF comm transmitter causes problems with the GPS on the selected 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 1s found to cause the problem then contact the ELT manufacturer or replace the ELT Clamp Nut Slit 1 4 2X Slide clamp nut over coax Strip coax as illustrated Cut two 1 4 slits in jacket 180 le degrees apart 0 375 Braid Clamp Step 2 Slide braid clamp over end of coax and AM Fg under the braid Step 3 Solder Center Insert coax with braid clamp into Conductor connector and tighten clamp nut securely E 7 Solder the center condu
56. t out holding onto the sides of the bezel It 1s not recommended that you pull the unit out by the rotary knobs No special extraction tools are required if the mounting tube is properly installed Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 11 Installation Mounting Frame 4 40 x 1 4 SS Flat Head Screw 8x _ Connector Mounting k Bracket Edge Guard 37 Pin D Sub 5 Pin D Sub Shoulder Edge Guard YN Bushing RA Coax u Plug 2x Figure 4 Mounting Frame Assembly 4 40 x 3 8 gt Connectors to Float Freely Connect onielas to Frame y M WA Comm Antenna essi 4 E Edge Guard The shield pigtails must ES 125 Inches Note Cut and place edae auard the shorter the better where dc sc to rotect harness from sharp edges Figure 5 Cable Routing 12 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Installation ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 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 Wiring diagrams are included in Figure 8 through Figure 11 POWER The SL60 requires two power connections one for the GPS navigation side of the unit the other for the comm
57. tage is too low Increase input supply voltage to gt 9 volts DC The sidetone level is too low or Wrong type of headsets or level See the Sidetone Level Adjustment too high needs adjustment on page 25 The intercom doesn t function Control input not connected The intercom select input must be pulled to ground to turn on the intercom function Active frequency signal present Change the active frequency The active frequency has priority No voice activation or have to talk Change the intercom squelch too loud threshold using the setup function described in the user s manual Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 39 Troubleshooting CONTACTING THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE 40 If the Apollo SL50 60 unit fails to operate despite troubleshooting efforts contact the Garmin AT factory for assistance Garmin AT Inc 2345 Turner Rd SE Salem Oregon 97302 USA support salem garmin com Phone 503 581 8101 or 1 800 525 6726 Be prepared with the following information about the installation e 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 Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual Periodic Maintenance APPENDIX B PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The SL50 60 unit is designed to not require any regular general maintenance except as included
58. thium battery with 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 the lithium battery is running low and needs replacement PHYSICAL a 1 30 inches 3 30 cm Nilde 6 25 inches 15 88 cm bp 11 452 inches 29 09 cm behind panel including mounting frame and connectors Weight with mounting frame SL50 2 3 Ib 1 04 kg 51 60 2 8 Ib 1 27 kg ENVIRONMENTAL The Apollo SL50 and SL60 units are designed and tested to meet appropriate categories of RTCA DO 160C or DO 160D The Environmental Qualification Form is included in Appendix C Operating temperature 20 C to 55 Storage temperature 55 C to 85 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual 29 Specifications Temperature 2 C per minute sha ub 95 at 50 for 6 hours 2 day cycle Maximum altitude 55 000 feet u uama N Not required APOLLO 5160 LCH TX JAN f N s s f J f 3 f N lt OM NAV gt FO 5 E Jj OOA gt 69693
59. to 90 modulation Sdq elchuoontioluy u u Automatic squelch with manual override COMM TRANSMITTER PERFORMANCE SL60 ONLY Output powers sane 8 watts minimum carrier at gt 12VDC input 6 watts minimum at 10VDC input transmit 1s locked out below 9 volts input Frequency range 118 000 to 136 975MHz 760 channels Frequency tolerance 1Sppm from 20 C to 70 C Microphone Input Two inputs standard carbon or dynamic mic with integrated preamp providing minimum 70mv rms into 10000 load Modulation capability 85 with 100mv to 1000mv rms microphone input at 1000Hz Audio frequency distortion 10 at 85 modulation at 350 to 2500Hz Audio frequency response lt 4db variation with 350 to 2500Hz 85 modulation Carrier noise consueto preces 35db down DIdetone u zii up to 280mW into 100 2 120mW into 5000 Duty Cy CIC uo tora RR RS A 100 Stuck mic time outl 35 second time out reverts to receive INTERCOM PERFORMANCE SL60 ONLY 32 Microphone Input Two inputs standard carbon or dynamic mic with integrated preamp providing minimum 70mv rms into 10000 load Headphone audio output level 280mW into 1000 120mW into 5000 A
60. uretr Garmin A T The power PC cable is intended for operation of SL50 60 unit out of the aircraft It includes a power cable for connection to a 10 to 40 volts DC supply and a nine pin dsub RS 232 serial connection for connecting to a COM port on a PC Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual 45 Accessories NOTES 46 Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Serial Interface Specifications APPENDIX SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 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 RX TX TOT CE TI TX Moving map data output w be 7 Moving map data output with SL40 comm data 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 1s included in Figure 13 sirio 9600 Data bs iaia 8 SOP BIS uu Pr ene 1 Pins sro none OUI PUL fale sioni ai approx 2 seconds Message Tenet uu uo MR Ng variable approx 83 to 484 characters The serial output messages are in the following format lt STX gt lt id gt lt data gt lt it gt lt id gt lt d
61. y void the compliance to required regulatory agencies and authorization for continued equipment usage Apollo SL50 SL60 Installation Manual Introduction UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT 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 PACKAGE CONTENTS As shipped from the Garmin AT 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 The standard items included in the package are listed in Table 1 Table 1 Package Contents Part Description 51 50 SL60 Units 430 6040 4xx SL50 GPS ht _ 430 6040 6xx SL60 GPS Comm ___ T Install kits Part number 424 2006 i 162 1575 E ri ie 1577 45 1008 Riem ansle ees plug li eee 5 204 0037 Edgegrmme 6 6 204 2100 Shoulder bushings 2 4 221 0400 4 40 x 1 4 SS pan head Phillips machine screw with lock washer 224 0404 4 40 x 1 4 SS flat head Phillips machine screw 245 0022 or Crimp contact for dsub 20 to 24 awg wire 37 52 245 0027 Binder 5 x 872 x 24 3 ring fine TIENE 590 1104 33 GPS Antenna Note Package contents may vary depending on how the unit is ordered 6 Apollo 51 50 SL60 Installation Manual

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