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Apollo
Model SL30 NAV/COMM
Installation Manual
August 2003
560-0404-03a
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2003 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, Inc. and Apollo are registered trademarks of Garmin A
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HISTORY OF REVISIONS Revision Date Description -- 11/16/99 Initial release (EN6278). 01 2/10/00 Added interface wiring diagrams, refined post installation checkout procedures. 02 8/2/01 New mounting tubes, dual SL30’s, DST info to Apollo GX (EN 6949). SW Version 1.2 03 2/21/02 Added helicopter environmental qualification information. 03a 8/26/03 Changed logo and added JTSO information. IMPORTANT NOTE “The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are mi
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NOTES
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... 1 APOLLO SL30 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................ 1 FEATURES ...................................................
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Table of Contents SETUP AND CHECKOUT............................................................................................................................................ 33 FINAL SYSTEM CHECK ............................................................................................................................................ 37 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS ..........................................................................40 SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS ........
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Table of Contents MESSAGE DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. 61 INPUT MESSAGES.....................................................................................................................................................61 REMOTE VOR LIST..................................................................................................................................................62 REMOTE L
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Table of Contents LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1 - PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................5 TABLE 2 - COMM INTERFACE CONNECTOR PINOUT ........................................................................47 TABLE 3 - REAR PANEL CONNECTOR PINOUT.................................................................................48 TABLE 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................................
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Introduction SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual describes the installation of the Apollo SL30 Nav/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 SL30 unit to standards described in FAA advisory circulars AC 20-67B (for Comm). Provides an introduction to the Apollo SL30 unit. TSO certification information Section 1
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Introduction Figure 1 - SL30 Front Panel FEATURES GENERAL FEATURES • 32 character high-intensity alphanumeric LED display • Sunlight readable full alphanumeric display • Automatic display intensity • Back-lit buttons • 200 channel memory (stored alphabetically) • Remote frequency flip-flop input pin NAVIGATION RADIO FEATURES • 200 channel Nav with solid state DSP technology • VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers • Built-in VOR/Localizer converter • Frequency range: VOR 108.
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Introduction • Internal RF diplexor • Active and standby flip/flop frequencies • DME tuning and data display COMM RADIO FEATURES • 760 communications channels • Frequency range 118 to 136.975 MHz • Active and standby flip/flop frequencies • Volume control • Tunes to National Weather Service broadcasts • Transmit status indicator • Frequency monitor function (listens to standby while monitoring active) • Emergency channel menu • Squelch test function • Stuck Mic time-out • 12 w
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Introduction SYSTEM INTERFACES NAVIGATION RECEIVER The SL30 can be installed in several configurations based upon individual requirements. This includes with or without an external course deviation indicator. The CDI may be discrete, serial, or composite. COMM TRANSCEIVER For standalone installations, the Comm requires connections to: • a standard Comm antenna • a microphone (or microphones) • a speaker or headphone • power input These items may be installed dedicated to the SL30
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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 SL30 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 equipmen
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Introduction OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS The SL30 is intended for use with standard aviation accessories. External devices required for various installations are listed below. Depending upon the installation, this will include items such as: • back course annunciator • a CDI or HSI • a Comm antenna • NAV antenna • NAV antenna splitter (if dual SL30) • a microphone(s) • a speaker or headphone • audio panel SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED Crimp Tool A crimp tool meeting MIL specification M2252
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Introduction LICENSE REQUIREMENTS An aircraft radio station license may be required for operation of the SL30 Comm transmitter once installed in the aircraft. An application must be submitted on FCC Form 404, Form 605 or later revised application, 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. 7 Apollo SL30 Installation Manual
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Introduction NOTES 8 Apollo SL30 Installation Manual
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Installation SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the SL30 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- 1B, 43.13-2A, 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
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Installation 3. The valid flag sensitivity shall be 125 mV ± 10% for the flag to leave the stop and 260 mV ± 10% maximum for flag to be fully concealed. 4. The To/From flag shall have an input impedance of 200 ohms ± 10% and a sensitivity o of ± 40 mV ± 15% at 25 C with flag fully in view. 5. The OBS resolver should be compatible with a standard 6-wire OBS interface: H ...........Reference output high C............Reference output low D ...........S1 COS input high E............S3 COS i
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Installation dimples help maintain the proper clearance. The mounting tube must be installed with the clearance dimples pointing up. 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, th
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Installation 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 damag
