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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver
User’s Guide
II Morrow Inc.
2345 Turner Road S.E.
Salem, Oregon 97309
February 1997 P/N 560-0123-01B
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written consent of II Morrow Inc. II Morrow is a trademark of II Morrow Inc. Apollo is a registered trademarkof II Morrow Inc. © 1997 by II Morrow Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. II Morrow Inc. Consumer Products Division 2345 Turner Road S.E. Salem, OR 97302 U.S.A. Toll Free 800-525-6726 Canada Toll Free 800-654-3415 FAX (503) 364-2138 International (503) 391-3411 P/
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver History of Revisions October 1994 Original Release October 1996 Revision 01 A February 1997 Revision 01 B Notice regarding 8-channel receiver added to page 3-6 Ordering Information To receive additional copies of this publication, order part #560-0123, Apollo 360 GPS User’s Guide. P/N 560-0123-01 B
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver About This Manual About This Manual This manual is divided into seven sections, each contains information of a specific type. This information is presented in a logical order such that the best understanding of unit operation can be had by reading this manual in its entirety from front to back. The five appendices at the back of this manual contain information helpful, but not critical to operation of the Apollo 360. Those who are familiar with GPS navigation devices will
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About This Manual Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Section 5 An explanation of each main menu option Section 6 A description of the waypoint database and information it contains Appendix A A glossary of navigation and GPS terms Appendix B A listing of map datums included with the Apollo 360 Appendix C A tutorial containing instructions on how to “fly” the Apollo 360 GPS receiver using the built-in simulator Appendix D A troubleshooting guide explaining what to do if the receiver fails to operate properly
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver About This Manual Welcome... Welcome to the ever-growing family of II Morrow customers using Apollo products around the world to navigate with a high degree of accuracy. We at II Morrow are proud of our reputation as a leading manufacturer of navigation equipment. Your Apollo model 360 GPS receiver is an advanced navigation device built with quality and pride. We are certain you will find it to be a versatile and valuable navigation instrument. Contacting Our staff o
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About This Manual Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Caution The Apollo 360 is a powerful navigation tool, but you should never rely solely on any one piece of navigation equipment. It is important to maintain a constant awareness of the navigation picture by using all appropriate resources. This device should be installed only by an FAA certified facility. Certified avionics technicians will properly install and checkout your Apollo 360, ensuring trouble free operation when you fly with the unit. Feder
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Table of Contents Table of Contents Section Subject Page 1 Introduction to GPS Navigation Overview ................................ 1-1 GPS System Accuracy...................... 1-2 Summary ................................ 1-2 2 Introduction to the Apollo GPS Receiver The Operating Functions.................... 2-1 Function Keys ............................ 2-2 Navigation Function ....................... 2-2 Menu Function............................ 2-3 Goto and Nearest F
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Table of Contents Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Entering a Destination Waypoint ............. 3-7 Summary ................................ 3-9 Section Subject Page 4 Navigating a Trip About the Navigation Function............... 4-1 About Navigation Function Screens ........... 4-1 GPS Signal Strength Screen............... 4-2 Current Messages Screen................. 4-3 Present Position Screen .................. 4-5 Bearing/ETA/Track Screen ............... 4-6 Bearing/Range/Ground Speed Screen ......
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Table of Contents Section Subject Page 5 Menu Function Options The Main Menu ........................... 5-3 Changing Menu Option Settings ........... 5-3 Return to Nav .......................... 5-3 Operation Mode ........................ 5-4 Time and Place......................... 5-5 Screen Controls ........................ 5-5 Map Setups............................ 5-6 Declutter Maps......................... 5-7 Track Point History ..................... 5-8 Arrival Al
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Table of Contents Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Appendices A Glossary of Navigation Terms B Map Datums C Tutorial D Troubleshooting Contacting the Factory...................... D-3 E Features viii P/N 560-0123-01
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to GPS Navigation Section 1 Introduction to GPS Navigation GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of Overview 24 satellites in six orbit lanes 10,898 nautical miles above the earth at an inclination angle of about 55 degrees from the equator. Each satellite orbits the earth twice in 24 hours. The GPS was developed and the satellites launched by the U.S. Department of Defense with the original intent of supplying highly accurate position
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Introduction to GPS Navigation Apollo 360 GPS Receiver receiver chooses satellites to calculate a position fix. Using information transmitted from three or more satellites, the unit can calculate latitude and longitude (usually abbreviated lat/lon); with four or more satellites, GPS altitude can also be calculated. GPS The GPS allows a high degree of position fix accuracy. The System system can produce a position fix accurate to within less Accuracy than one meter. Due to concern for national se
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 Section 2 Introduction to the Apollo 360 This section introduces you to the Apollo 360 and explains how to use and switch between the unit’s operating functions. A description of information that shows on the display when you use each function is included at the back of this section. Section 3 builds on the introductory information presented here as you switch on and begin using the Apollo 360. The There are five main operating functions, e
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Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Function Each of the operating functions is easily accessible from Keys the front panel by using the function keys. Remember, the navigation function is always active -pressing a key is not necessary to enable it. Navigation This function starts automatically when the unit is Function switched on and stays active. You will use this function most often while flying. The navigation function provides information about: Your current position an
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 Menu Use this function to access a menu of options that modify Function the way navigation information shows on the display. In this way, you may customize the Apollo 360 to best suit your navigation requirements. The menu function also controls many other important ways the unit operates. Goto and The goto and nearest functions operate together. Press this Nearest key once for the goto function or twice for the nearest Functions function. U
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Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The The display shows information for each operating Display function. This information typically includes navigation progress, waypoint information, satellite tracking status, and menu options and selections. Display contrast and the display backlight are adjustable to best suit viewing conditions in the cockpit. See “Screen Controls” in Section 5 for details on adjusting the screen. Display Your new Apollo 360 GPS has a space-age anti-gla
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 LCD This key controls the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Backlight backlight, enabling you to easily view the display in a wide variety of cockpit ambient light conditions. Five backlight intensity levels are available from no intensity (off) to high intensity. Helpful While you use most functions, the Apollo 360 shows you Instructions what to do. Helpful instructions typically appear on the top on the and bottom lines of the display. A high
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Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The This knob switches the receiver on and off. Each time you Power switch the unit on, it performs internal diagnostics, begins Knob tracking available GPS satellites, and activates the navigation function. This process takes only a few seconds, providing that a seed position and current time have been entered. Note You must enter a seed position and the current time before you navigate with the Apollo 360. This process is required only onc
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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 The Information you view on the display while using the Display Apollo 360 shows one page or “screen” at a time. Many of Screens the operating functions can show more than one screen of information. When more than one screen of information is available, either the vertical arrow symbol or an instruction line shows on the display to inform you that more information awaits your view. Follow the instruction, or if the vertical arrow symbol s
