Apollo NavComm SL30 User manual

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Welcome ...
Welcome to a new era of aviation communication and
navigation. Once again, UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc.
has set new standards in features and ease of use for the
general aviation public. The Apollo SL30 is a VHF
Navigation/Communications Transceiver for use by the
aviation pilot. The SL30 is packaged in a slim form factor
that helps you get the most out of limited panel real estate
without limiting features and performance. The SL30 is
unequaled in providing the features, level of performance,
and reliability that aviation users expect. The high
performance Digital Signal Processing (DSP) filter design
of the SL30 allows it to track weaker VOR signals with
more accuracy than conventional analog receivers. Add
additional features like Morse code Station Identification
and Multiple VOR tracking and you begin to understand
the Advantages of DSP in a VOR Navigation System. The
use of DSP technology in the SL30 provides a state of the
art device, which packs more performance in less space for
less cost. You can be confident in knowing that you are
the owner of the state-of-the-art in aviation
communication and navigation. Our products are built to
last and to allow the flexibility to meet your needs as they
change in the future.
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History of Revisions
Date Software Version Manual Revision
November 1999 1.0 Original Release
Ordering Information
To receive additional copies of the Apollo SL30 User’s
Guide, order part #560-0403-xx. The Apollo SL30
Installation Guide is part #560-0404-xx. The Quick
Reference Guide is part #561-0262-xx.
About This Manual
Please take a few moments to review the various sections
in this manual. Even if you are an experienced user of
Nav/Comms, be sure to read our Getting Started section.
This section provides the rules for successful use of the
Apollo SL30. The rest of the manual contains important
information that you can refer to as you need more detail
on specific procedures or features. The SL30 advances the
technology of Nav/Comms and uses new state-of-the-art
features you will want to know about.
Welcome Introductory statement, History of Revisions, and manual
Ordering Information.
Getting
Started Learn the rules for using your SL30.
Advanced
Operation A detailed encyclopedia of the functions available in the
SL30 including step by step directions.
Appendix Troubleshooting, Specifications, and Index.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ... ..............................i
History of Revisions .......................ii
Ordering Information ......................ii
About This Manual .......................ii
Getting Started ............................1
Display ..............................2
Controls .............................2
Operation Summary.......................4
Power On ..........................4
Selecting a Comm Frequency ...............5
Selecting a NavFrequency .................5
System Mode ........................6
OBS Mode..........................6
Recalling Frequencies ...................6
Emergency Channel ....................6
Advanced Operation .........................7
Comm Radio Mode .......................7
Monitoring the Standby Comm channel .........7
Saving a Comm channel ..................7
Removing a Comm channel ................8
Changing or Replacing a Saved Comm Channel.....8
Recalling Comm Channels.................9
Emergency Channel....................11
Stuck Mic..........................12
Intercom Function.....................12
Nav Radio Mode ........................13
Monitoring the Standby Nav channel ..........13
Using the Standby Channel to Monitor a Second VOR 13
Listening to the Audio channel..............16
Saving a Nav channel ...................16
Removing a Nav channel .................17
Recalling a Nav channel .................17
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DME Data Display ....................20
OBS Mode .........................21
To/From Radial ......................24
System Mode ..........................25
System Info.........................26
Nav Options ........................27
Comm Options ......................28
VOR Equipment Test ...................29
Appendix...............................31
Troubleshooting ........................31
Installation Configurations ..................33
Specifications ..........................34
General Features .....................34
Comm Radio Features ..................34
Physical Specifications ..................35
NAV Radio Performance Specifications .........35
Comm Radio Performance Specifications ........35
System Interfaces .....................35
Localizer and Paired Glide Path Frequencies ........36
VOR Station Frequencies ...................37
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Combining a powerful 760 channel VHF
communications transceiver with 200 channel VOR,
Localizer and Glideslope receivers, the SL30 provides a
full-functioned navigation and communications solution
in a small footprint at a very affordable price. Besides
traditional Nav/Comm features, the SL30 also
incorporates workload-reducing functions such as
automatic decoding of the Morse code station identifier
for VOR/LOC, most-used frequency storage in memory,
built-in course deviation indicator, and more.
The SL30, the smallest Nav/Comm on the market, is
loaded with features and functionality. The only
Nav/Comm with the ability to monitor the standby
Comm and Nav frequencies, the SL30 VHF Nav receiver
operates from 108 MHz to 117.95 MHz decoding both the
VHF Omni Range and Localizer navigation signals. The
built in Glideslope receiver will automatically tune the
corresponding glideslope paired frequencies (328 MHz to
335 MHz) when the localizer is tuned. The SL30 includes
the powerful yet efficient 8 watt comm transmitter used in
the other Apollo Slimline and GX avionics.
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Power/
Volume/
Squelch
Photocell
Frequency
Flip/Flop Nav
Radio OBS
Select
System
Settings
Active
Frequency
Large Outer
Knob
Small Inner
Knob
Comm
Radio
Bearing
Mode Select Select
Standby
Frequency
Ident Enter
To/From
To/From
Indication Graphic CDI
Function
Annunciators
Transmit
Annunciator NAV/COMM
PULL SQUELCH
118.00 s136.00 135 to
POLLO SL30
COM SYSNAV OBS SELT/F ID ENT
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VOL
OFF
TX
Figure 1- SL30 Front Panel Description

Display
The Apollo SL30 Nav/Comm uses a single line by
32-character 5x7 dot matrix alphanumeric display. A
photocell is located in the top left corner of the front panel
display. The photocell automatically controls the light
intensity of the display LEDs from low brightness at night
to high brightness during daylight operation.
TX A transmit (TX) indicator located above the FLIP/FLOP
button lights when the Comm radio is transmitting.
Controls
Power On/Off - Volume - Squelch
The knob on the left side of the SL30 controls power
on/off, volume, and squelch test. Rotate the knob
clockwise (CW) past the detent to turn the power on.
Continuing to rotate the knob to the right increases
speaker and headphone amplifier volume level. Rotate the
knob to the left to reduce the volume level. Pull the knob
out to disable automatic squelch. The SL30 may be
configured to have the volume knob control Nav and
intercom volume, as well as Comm volume .
Large/Small knobs
The dual concentric knobs on the right side of the SL30
are used to select frequencies, to view the features
available within a function, or make changes. Details are
provided in the appropriate sections.
Flip/Flop
Press the FLIP/FLOP button to switch between the active
(left-most) and standby (right-most) frequency. Switching
between Com frequencies is disabled while you are
transmitting.
Comm
Press COM to select the Comm radio mode. The
annunciator will light above the button when you are in
Comm mode. Press COM a second time to monitor the
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COM
VOL
OFF
PULL SQUELCH

Standby frequency. See the Advanced Operation section
for more about monitoring frequencies.
NAV
Press NAV to select the Nav radio mode. The annunciator
above the button will light when you are in Nav mode.
Press NAV a second time to monitor the Standby
frequency. See the Advanced Operation section for more
about monitoring frequencies.
SYS
Press SYS to reach the System mode. The annunciator
above the button will light when you are in the System
mode.
OBS
Press OBS to see the current OBS setting and graphic
CDI. If the annunciator above the OBS button lights, you
may use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to change the
displayed OBS values.
If your system is configured with an external CDI/HSI,
the OBS radial of your remote display will be decoded and
displayed on the screen of the SL30.
T/F
Press T/F to toggle between the bearing TO or radial
FROM the active VOR. The T/F button does not operate
for Localizer frequencies.
ID
Press ID to select the Nav audio and toggle between
VOICE or IDENT. Pressing ID will cancel the VOR
monitor function. Selecting the monitor function will
suspend the ID function until the monitor function is
disabled.
SEL
Press SEL to choose from a list of channel types or to
change values. In Comm or Nav modes, press SEL to
choose frequencies from the available lists. Press SEL
again if you want to cancel the selection process. The
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NAV
SYS
OBS
T/F
ID
SEL

annunciator will light above the button when this
function is active.
ENT
Press ENT to save selected values, to confirm a prompt, or
to save the Standby frequency.
Operation Summary
Power On
Turn the SL30 on. Either turn the Power/Volume knob
clockwise to turn the power on or, if installed, turn on the
master switch that powers the radios.
The SL30 will go through a short initialization routine
and then briefly display the last VOR check date. If you
turn the SL30 off for less then 15 seconds and then back
on, it will bypass the initialization process and return to
the last used display.
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ENT
OBS
Mode
System Info
Nav Options
Com Options
VOR Equip Test
Large - Tens of degrees
Small - ones of degrees
Large - MHz
Small - kHz
Com - Monitor
Large - MHz
Small - kHz
Nav - Monitor
Comm
Mode
COM
Nav
Mode
NAV
System
Mode
SYS OBS
Figure 2- Operation Summary