UPS Aviation Technologies GX 50 Installation Manual

ApolloâModel GX50 GPSModel GX60 GPS/CommModel GX65 GPS/CommFebruary 2002 560-0959-04

Introduction2 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualFigure 1 GX50 Front PanelFigure 2 GX60/65 Front Panel

IntroductionApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual3FEATURESThe GPS navigation features for the GX50 GPS and GX60/65 GPS/Comm include:· High resolution

Introduction4 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual· Flight timer· Automatic or manual magnetic variation· Parallel track offset· Alerts for -- L

IntroductionApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual5· Fuel/Airdata Computer (e.g. Shadin Model ADC-200)When the GX50/60/65 is installed for VFR, a plac

Introduction6 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualFAA TSO-C38d for receiveFAA TSO-C128 for unintentional transmission (stuck mic)FAA TSO-C129a for GP

IntroductionApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual7Table 1 Package ContentsPart # Description QtyGX50 GX60 GX65Units430-6050-4xx GX50 GPS 1430-6050-6x

Introduction8 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualOTHER REQUIRED MATERIALSThe GX50/60/65 is intended for use with standard aviation accessories. Exte

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual9SECTION 2 - INSTALLATIONThis section describes the installation of the GX50 and GX60/65 including mo

Installation10 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualHELICOPTER REQUIREMENTSThe GX60 and GX65 is qualified for helicopter installation with certain mou

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual11MOUNTING TUBE INSTALLATIONCare must be taken when installing the mounting tube to ensure you can pr

ã 2002 by II Morrow Inc (UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc.). All rights reserved.Printed in the USANo part of this document may be transmitted, reproduc

Installation12 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualUNIT INSERTIONPosition the cam lock as shown below. The front lobe of the cam should be vertical.

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual13Figure 4 Mounting Frame AssemblyFigure 5 Cable Routing

Installation14 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSWiring necessary for installation of the GX50/60/65 includes the rear panel

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual15SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE OUTPUTS (GX60/65 ONLY)Connect the speaker and headphones to the output pins o

Installation16 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualGPS ANTENNAThe mounting location and cable connections for the GPS antenna are very important. The

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual17Figure 6 Rear Coax Connector AssemblyFigure 7 TNC Coax Connector Assembly

Installation18 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualFigure 8 GX50/60/65 Power and Avionics Connections

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual19Figure 9 - Apollo ACU to Apollo GX50/60 Wiring DiagramNAVINDICATOR(CDI/HSI)APOLLOGX50/60NAVReceiver

Installation20 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualFigure 10 - Apollo ACU to Apollo GX65 Wiring DiagramNAVINDICATOR(CDI/HSI)APOLLOGX65NAVReceiverANNU

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual21Figure 11 Apollo 50/60 Connections with MD41 Annunciator / Relay

HISTORY OF REVISIONSRevision SW Ver Date Description-- Nov 5, 1997 Initial release.-01 Nov 11, 1997 Corrected altitude input requirements.-01b June 10

Installation22 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualFigure 12 RS-232 Serial Connections

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual23Figure 13 GX60/65 Comm Wiring Diagram

Installation24 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualFigure 14 GX60/65 Typical Audio Panel Connections

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual25POST INSTALLATION CHECKOUTOnce the unit is installed, complete the checkout procedure to verify pro

Installation26 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualSerial Interface ConfigurationThe GX50/60/65 RS-232 serial ports can be configured for several inp

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual27“SYSTEM INITIALIZATION” ...Factory use only. Used to reset all internal memoryincluding us

Installation28 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual3. Check the signal reception using the GPS sensor displays in the System mode. Press theSYS butt

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual29Comm Flight Test CheckA flight test is recommended as a final installation verification. The perfor

Installation30 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualApollo SL40The Remote function will allow the SL40 to access the airport frequency database in anA

InstallationApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual31APOLLO GX50/60/65 POST-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT LOGDate: ___/___/___By: _____________CONFIGURATION INF

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Installation32 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualNOTES

SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual33SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONSThis section includes detailed electrical, physical, environmental, and

Specifications34 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualENVIRONMENTALThe Apollo GX50 and GX60/65 units are designed and tested to meet appropriate categ

SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual35Lat/Lon position accuracy... 15 meters RMS typical25 meters, SEP, without SA

Specifications36 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualALTITUDE INPUT REQUIREMENTSThe altitude data can be input to the GX50/60/65 from either an altit

SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual37COMM RECEIVER PERFORMANCE (GX60/65 ONLY)Class ...

Specifications38 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualINTERCOM PERFORMANCE (GX60/65 ONLY)Microphone input...Two inp

SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual39REAR CONNECTOR PINOUTThe GX60/65 includes two rear panel connectors, a 15 pin for the comm interf

Specifications40 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualTable 3 Navigation Interface Connector PinoutPin # I/O Connection Function1 I Power + main DC p

LimitationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual41SECTION 4 - LIMITATIONSINSTALLATIONFor minimum equipment and connections required for VFR or IFR ins

Table of ContentsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualiTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ...

Limitations42 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualNOTES

TroubleshootingApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual43APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTINGThis appendix provides information to assist troubleshooting if prob

Troubleshooting44 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualTable 4 Troubleshooting GuideProblem Cause SolutionDisplay flashes from powerinterruptsCaused

Periodic MaintenanceApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual45APPENDIX B - PERIODIC MAINTENANCEThe GX50/60/65 unit is designed to not require any regular

Periodic Maintenance46 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualNOTES

Environmental QualificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual47APPENDIX C - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONSThe Apollo GX50 and GX60/65 have been test

Environmental Qualifications48 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualThe Apollo GX60 and GX65 have been tested to the following environmental categorie

AccessoriesApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual49APPENDIX D - ACCESSORIESThis appendix includes information on accessory items available for the Apol

Accessories50 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualThe power cable is intended for operation of the GX50/60/65 unit out of the aircraft. Itincludes a

AccessoriesApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual51These following West Coast Specialties annunciator provides the required annunciation forthe GX50/60

Table of Contentsii Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualPHYSICAL ...

Accessories52 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualCOMMERCIALLY AVAILABLEThe following accessories and equipment are available from sources other than

AccessoriesApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual53AutopilotsThe GX50/60/65 may use the avionics outputs and serial interface to connect to an autopilo

Accessories54 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualAccessory VendorsFor West Coast Specialties annunciators:West Coast Specialties Phone (425) 392-311

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual55APPENDIX E - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSThis appendix includes the RS-232 se

Serial Interface Specifications56 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualMOVING MAP OUTPUTThe format of the moving map data output is as follows. Defini

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual57Table 6 Moving Map ASCII Navigation DataID Data Format Length DescriptionA sddm

Serial Interface Specifications58 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualTable 7 Moving Map Binary Route DataByte Data Format Description1 w Item desig

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual59BINARY NEAREST LIST DATA (WHEN EXTENDED DATA IS ENABLEDONLY)The nearest waypoint

Serial Interface Specifications60 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual131415ddddddddxxmmmmmmxhhhhhhhs = 0 East longitude, 1 West lon

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual61FLIGHT PLAN WAYPOINT TYPES (WHEN EXTENDED DATA ISENABLED ONLY)The following data

Table of ContentsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualiiiLIST OF TABLESTABLE 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...

Serial Interface Specifications62 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualNAVCOMM DATA OUTPUTWhen MapCom output is selected additional NavComm data is pr

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual63Airport Ident OutputThis message is used to output the selected airport ident.Me

Serial Interface Specifications64 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manuala single remote VOR list, so each list received will replace any previous list.

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual65previous list. Subsequent receptions of localizer lists for the same airport ar

Serial Interface Specifications66 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualExample message:$PMRRV2331<Sp><Sp>><<chksm><CR>&l

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual67ALTITUDE ENCODER/CONVERTER INPUTThe format of the altitude input is as follows.

Serial Interface Specifications68 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualFUEL/AIR DATA COMPUTER INPUTThe fuel/air data input is used to input fuel flow

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual69<checksum> ... the message checksum, sa

Serial Interface Specifications70 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual“Z” DATA FORMATThe format of the fuel/air data computer input is as follows, wh

Serial Interface SpecificationsApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual71Table 13 Fuel/Air Data Message Data (Z Format)ItemDesigMessageFormatMessageMnem

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Serial Interface Specifications72 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation ManualGPSS SERIAL OUTPUTThe GPSS output message provides information to the appropria

Full Stack DrawingApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual73Figure 21 - Full Stack Interconnect DrawingOBS_C{R Lo}OBS_D{S1}OBS_E{S3}2472625Rslvr{H}Rslvr{

Full Stack Drawing74 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual

IntroductionApollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual1SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTIONABOUT THIS MANUALThis manual describes the installation of the Apollo GX50 G