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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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History of Revisi ons October 1994 Original Release October 1996 Revision 01 A February 1997 Notice regarding 8-channel receiver added to page 3-6 Revision 01 B Ordering Infor mation To receive additional copies of this publication, order part #560-0123, Apollo 360 GPS User’s Guide . Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01 B[...]

About This Manual This manual is divided into seven sections, each contains informat ion of a specifi c type. This information is presented in a logical order such that the best understanding of unit operation can be had by reading this man ual i n its entirety from front to back. The five appendices at the back of this manual contain information h[...]

Section 5 An explanation of each main menu option Section 6 A description of the waypoint database and informati on 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 recei ver using the bui[...]

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 nav igat ion equipment. Yo ur Apollo model 360 G PS receiver is an advanced navigation device built with quality and pride. W[...]

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 insta lled only by an FAA certified facility. Certi fied avionics technicians will prope[...]

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 Rece iver The Operating Functions .................... 2 - 1 Function Keys ..........................[...]

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 P[...]

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 Plac e ......................... 5 - 5 Screen Controls ........................ 5 - 5 Map Setups ..........[...]

Appendices A Glossary of Navigation Terms B Map Datums C Tutorial D Troubleshooting Contacting the Factory ...................... D - 3 E Features Table of Contents Apollo 360 GPS Receiver viii P/N 560-0123-01[...]

Section 1 Introduction to GPS Navigation GPS Overview The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of 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 eart h twice in 24 hours. The GPS was developed and the satellites launched by [...]

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 System Accuracy The GPS allows a high degree of position fix accuracy. The system ca[...]

Section 2 Introduction to the Apollo 360 This section introduce s you to the Apollo 360 and explains how to use and switch between th e un it’s o perati ng 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 th e intro du ctory information presen[...]

Function Keys Each of the operating functions is easily accessible from the front panel by using the function keys. Remember, the navigation function is always active -pressing a key is not necessary to enable it. Navigat ion Function This funct ion starts automatical ly when the unit is switched on and stays active. You will use this function most[...]

Menu Function Use this function to access a menu of options that modify 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 Nearest Functions The goto and nearest functions o[...]

The Display The dis play shows information fo r each operating function. This informat ion typically includes navigation progress, waypoint informati on, satellite tracking status, and menu options and selections. Display contrast and the display back light are adjustable t o best suit viewing conditions in the cockpit. See “Screen Controls” in[...]

LCD Backlight Th i s ke y co nt r ol s the L iqu i d Cry st al Di spl a y (L CD ) 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 Instructions on the Display While you use most functions, the Apo[...]

The Power Knob This knob switc hes the receiver on and off. Each time you switch the unit on, it performs internal diagnostics, begins tracking ava ilable GPS satell ites, 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 positi[...]

The Display Screens Infor mat ion yo u vie w on the display while using the Apollo 360 shows one page or “screen” at a time. Many of 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 s hows on the display to inform [...]

Navigat ion Function Screens The Apollo 360 shows one of eight screens while you use the navigation function. Each screen contains useful information. After the startup screen appears on th e display, the unit shows the GPS signal screen, allowing you to verify good signal rece ption from available satellites. You can “s crol l” or page thro ug[...]

Menu Function Screen The menu function contains options that control many ways the Apollo 360 operates and lets you customize the navigation function to suit your preference. The menu function screen is a main menu with options selected by turning the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor up or down the list. The main menu contains these options: Ret[...]

Track Point History - Controls navigation “tra ck point” storage in memory and whether points show on moving map navigation screens (navigation function) Arrival Alerts - Controls alert message at waypoint arrival Airspace Alerts - Controls alert message at airspace entry CDI Scale - Contains control settings for course deviation indication and[...]

Goto and Nearest Function Screens The pair ed got o and near est fu nctions work together, allowing you to quickly and easily assign a destination waypoint (goto) or to assign a waypoint near your present position as a desti nation (nrst). The goto function starts when you press the GOTO/NRST key once. Assign a destination waypoint from the goto fu[...]

Section 3 contains more informat ion about assigning a destination waypoint. Navigation to an assigned waypoint is not interrupted while using eit her of these functions unless you assign a new destination waypoint. New Waypoint Function Screen This screen shows information about waypoints you create using the new waypoint function. You can use pre[...]

Waypoint Information Function Screen The waypoint information function can be used anytime to get information about a waypoint without interrupti ng naviga tio n. The waypo int i nform ati on function screen shows the waypoint identifier, and distance and bearing from your present position. The vertical arrow symbol at the bottom right corner of th[...]

Menu function - calls up the mai n menu of options to control ways the Apollo 360 operates. This function also controls the way navigation information shows on the display. Goto and N earest functions -G o t o assigns a destination waypoint from the Apollo 360’s built-in database. Neare st calls up a list of up to 30 waypoints nearest to your pre[...]

Section 3 Getting Started This section ex plains how to get start ed using the Apollo 360. Information in this section explains how to startup the unit, check signals from the GPS satellites, enter a seed position, and assign a destination waypoint. This section shows you how to quickly start the Apollo 360 and check for proper operation. It is nec[...]

Entering a Seed Position The first time the Apollo 360 is switched on, it must locate satellites in the sky to acquire signals before determining a position fix. This is a complex process involving lengthy mathematical operations and, without a seed position and the current time and date, can take 30 minutes or more to complete. Enter this informat[...]

Use the SMALL knob to change values. The LARGE knob moves the highlight on the s cr een to s el ec t t he next valu e to change. 5. Set the current date. Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs as you did to set the lat/long coordinates in step 4. 6. Set l ocal t i me . (O r enter UTC time and skip step 7 below.) Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select and s[...]

As an example, the UTC DIFF value in Seattle, Washington would be +08:00 (or +07:00 during daylight savings time). 8. Press the ENT key. The values you set are entered and the main menu returns to the display. “Return To Nav” is selected. 9 . Press the ENT key once again . The display shows the navigation screen in use before the menu fun ction[...]

Checking GPS Signal Strength After startup, the unit shows the GPS signal strength screen on the display, indicating that the navigation function is active. Note While the Apollo 360 acquires signal information from satellites, the bars representing signal strength show grey in color. This process takes place quickly. When the unit has acquired the[...]

Checking Each Satellite Turn the SMALL knob to view information about each of the visible satellit es. This exampl e sh ows information about satellit e 25. Important! The GPS antenna must be able to “see” each satellite it is tracking. If a satellite is “shaded” by the wing or fuselage during a turn, it may temporarily loose track of that [...]

Entering a Destination Waypoint With a seed position and the current time and date set, the Apollo 360 is ready to begin navigating a trip. Prepare for trip navigation by entering a destination waypoint. How to Do This 1. Press th e GOTO/NRST key. The goto function screen shows on the di s pl ay w it h t he dis ta nc e a nd bea ri ng from your pres[...]

Hints For airport waypoints, turn the LARGE knob to move the highlight on the screen down to the second line containing the city name. You can select characters in this line, too. The SMALL knob scrolls through waypoint names that most closely match the characters you select. You can also scroll through each waypoint in the data base. With the high[...]

4. Press the ENT key. The selected waypoint is set as the desti nati on. The display shows the navigation screen in use before the Goto function was started in step 1. Summary With the seed position and current time entered, and the destination waypoint showing on the display, the Apollo 360 is ready to use to help you navigate. Before you fly, rem[...]

Notes: Getting Started Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 3-10 P/N 560-0123-01 B[...]

Section 4 Navigating a Trip This section explores the navigation function and describes the powerful features it contains. You will use this function most frequently while you fly, so it is important to have a good understanding of this operating function. Follow the instructions provided in Section 2 before you read this section. Leave the unit on[...]

The LARGE knob “scrolls” or pages forward or backward through the screens in the order shown in Section 2. After you become more familiar with each screen, you may develop a preference for some. This section describes each screen. GPS Signal Strength Screen This screen, the first to appear after the unit start s up, contains information about s[...]

The number of satellites visibl e in the sky from your position The Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP) value for the position fix provided by the satellite constellation - a high value (6 or greater) indicates poor position reliability, while a value of 3 or less indicates good position reliability In addition, individual satellite information i[...]

Excessive course deviation* Loss of position fix Low memory back-up battery Expiration of countdown time Manual magnetic variation alert Magnetic variation compensation limitation Simulated flight warning Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 4-4 P/N 560-0123-01[...]

When you see one of these alerts on the dis play, fo llow the instru ction sh own to clea r it. Clear ing the alert rem oves it from the display. The screen shown before the alert appear ed retur ns to the dis play. The current messages screen serves as a review of any alerts presen ted this way during the trip. Alert message s th at show on the sc[...]

The bearing (BRG), estimated time of arrival (ETA), and desired track (DTK) to the destination The current time The current track Bearing/ Range/ Ground Speed Screen Similar to the bearing /ETA/tra ck scr een, t his one substitutes range for ETA, estimated time enroute (ETE) for current time, and ground speed (GS) for desired track. Since this scre[...]

Using the moving map screen, you can easily track your navigation progress as the aircraft travels over or near waypoints beneath you. The moving map/nav window screen shows this information in the box at the right side of the display: The destination waypoint and type Bearing to the destination waypoint Range to the destination waypoint Ground spe[...]

Moving Map Screen This moving map screen is similar to the one just described, but it fills the entire display. The following information shows in highlighted boxes at each corner of the display: The destination waypoint Bearing to the destination waypoint Map scale Range to the destination waypoint The moving map screens represe nt graphic views o[...]

Auto Zoom The auto zoom feature changes the moving map scale automatically, adjusting the map scale to zoom in closer and closer as you near the destination waypoint. Similarly, this feature adjusts the map scale to zoom out as your distance from a waypoint of origin increases. Enable auto zoom by turning the SMALL knob until “AUTO” shows as th[...]

The route screen shows the status (on or off) and either the next two or the next four waypoints of each route, as well as the desired track and distance between the displayed waypoints. No more than one route may be active, or ON at any time while you navigate. When the route screen is displayed, review each route by pressing the ENT key when NXT [...]

The nearest function screen shows up to 30 nearest waypoints in order of distance from your present position. The waypoint type, bearing to the waypoint, and range to the waypoint also shows. Turn the LARGE knob clockwise to move the arrow cursor down the list to select a destination. Press the ENT key to assign your chosen waypoint as a desti nati[...]

Use the new waypoint function to create waypoints. Press the WPT key. The new waypoint function screen allows you to enter a waypoint name of your choice, or you can use the default waypoint name that the unit assigns as a number. Turn the LARGE knob to move the highlight to the desired character in the waypoint name to change it. Once you have ent[...]

Destination Waypoint Information Press the INFO key to activate the waypoint information function. The waypoint informati on screen introduced in Section 2 shows on the display with information about the current destination waypoint. Turn the LARGE knob to scroll through a dditional screens of information about the waypo int. Pr ess th e INFO key a[...]

Press the GOTO/NRST key twice to search for nearest waypoints. When the list of these waypoints shows on the display, use the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor to the desired waypoint. Press the INFO key to get information about the waypoint. To return to the navigation function, press the MENU key, then press the ENT key. Scanning Wayp oint s fo[...]

Navigat ing Multiple Leg Trips The ability of the Apollo 360 to store multiple leg flight plans is very useful. Once you set up a route, you can navigate the plan in forward or reverse. You can also edit a route you have created, or select any waypoint from a route and navigate directly to it, skipping other waypoints and legs of the trip. Rem embe[...]

When you scroll up to show two waypoints, the route screen shows the bearing and distance between them. When you finish inserting waypoints into the route, select “DONE” and press the ENT key to complete route editing. Remember, you can always change, add, or delete route waypoints later. When you finish with the first route, you can immediatel[...]

Changing a Route Waypoint You can change any waypoint along a route. Select the route to change from the route screen. If you have several routes created, press the ENT key while “NXT RTE” is highlighted to page through the routes. When the correct route shows on the display, select “EDIT” as if creating a route. Turn the LARGE knob to sele[...]

Adding a Route Waypoint You can add waypoints to any route. Add waypoints to a route by inserting them into the route at the proper location. Select the route from the rout e screen that you want to insert waypo ints. The n, sel ect “EDIT” as if crea ting a rout e. Turn the LARGE knob to move the cursor arrow to the waypoint where you wish to i[...]

Deleting Route Waypoints To delete waypoints from a route, scroll through the route screen pages to select the route that you wish to delete waypoints. Then, select “EDIT” as if creating a route. Use the LARGE knob to move the marker arrow to the waypoint you wish to delete. Select “DEL” to delete the waypoint from the route and press the E[...]

Starting a Route When you are ready to navigate a route, it must be started. Only one route can be started, or active at any time. Select the route you wish to start from the route menu. Select “START” to start the route. Only one route can be “st arted” or active at any time. You can navigate the route in either direction, depending on you[...]

Stopping or Holding a Route While flying a route, you may wish to deviate temporarily from your intended flight plan. You may then want to resume travel on this route. You can “hold” the route to do this. A route on “hold” can be resumed later from the current leg. “Holding” a route leaves the route active, but stops leg sequencing whil[...]

Resuming a Route Select “RESUME” to resume a route on hold. Route “Direct To” While navigating a route, you may wish to bypass one or more wayp oints an d pr oceed directly to a destination waypoint. The route “Direct To” feature allows you to do this. Select the active route from the route menu. Then, select “EDIT” as if creating o[...]

Section 5 Menu Function Options This section details options available when you use the menu function. Use this function to access a menu of options that modify the way navigation informati on is displayed. The menu options allow you to customize the Apollo 360 to best suit your navigation requirements. The menu function also controls many other im[...]

Declutter Maps Limits items shown on the moving map screens and in the nearest waypoints list Track Point History Controls navigation “tra ck point” storage in memory an d wh e th er p oi n ts s ho w on m ovi n g ma p scr ee ns (navigation function) Arrival Alerts Controls alert message at waypoint arrival Airspace Alerts Controls airspace pene[...]

Take a moment to become familiar with each menu option. Use the informati on in this section to explore each option and understand how it affects the operation of the Apollo 360. This section can also serve as a reference for later use to refresh your memory about options you may use infrequently. The Main Menu The main menu contains all menu funct[...]

pressing the MENU key to again call the main menu. With “RETURN TO NAV” selected, press the ENT key to leave the menu function, or turn the LARGE knob to select a different option. Operation Mode This option sets the Apollo 360 operation mode and selects the map datum the unit uses while you navigate. Select either the “aviation” or “simu[...]

Using the simulator mode, you can select the ground speed you “fly” the Apollo 360. Ground speed units of measure are changeable using the “Display Units” option discussed later in this section. All operating functions are available while you use the simulator. After simulator use, the unit returns automatically to the “aviation” operat[...]

Turn the LARGE knob to select “CONT RAST.” Adjust display contrast by turning the SMALL knob. Adjust the contrast to suit your pr eference and viewing a ngle. As you make adjustments, the horizontal bar at the botto m of the display shows the current contrast level. “-” indicates lower contrast, while “+” indicates higher contrast. A co[...]

When airspaces are “ON,” airspace boundaries show on the moving map screens. “ORIENT UP” allows you to select orientation of the moving maps, with the top of the screen representing current track, desired track, or true north. Declutter Maps Th is opt io n co nt rol s t he way point s that show on the moving map screens and are used for nea[...]

The “IDENTS ON MAPS” feature controls whether or not waypoint identifiers show on the moving map screens. With “NO” selected, smal l symbols represent locations of waypoints. Only the current To waypoint, and possibly route waypoints (see Map Setups) show on the moving map screens. Note The destination waypoint identifier always shows on th[...]

You can also control the storage interval for track points. Saving points by “DISTANCE ” allows you to select a distance interval to determine when each track point is stored. Similarly, saving points by “TIME” allows you to select the minutes and seconds interval for each track point. “USED” shows you the percentage of memory space use[...]

Airspace Alerts Use this option to control whether or not and when the unit should alert you when approaching Class B, C, or special use airspaces. If you choose “YES” for the alert message, the airspace alert will show on the display advising you of approaching airspace penetration within the distance or time you select. The distance buffer is[...]

If you choose “YES” for the alert message, the course deviation alert will show on the display advising you when course deviation exceeds CDI scale maximum value left or right. You c an also select the CDI scale maximum course deviation left or right. This distance can be shown in the unit of measure you choose using the “DISPLAY UNITS” set[...]

Note The Apollo 360 automatically sets magnetic variation to 0 degrees when you fly above 70 degrees north or south latitude. It is not necessary to disable automatic magnetic variation as you travel north or south to high latitude regions. Count- down Time The Apollo 360 includes a countdown timer. Use this option to count elapsed time from as lon[...]

Note The countdown timer can run “in the background” while you navigate and wil l not interfere with unit operation. An a ler t mes sa ge shows on the display wh en the countdown time has expired. Display Units This option controls the way navigation units of measure show on the displa y. The units of measure you select show consistently throug[...]

Serial Outputs The Apollo 360 is equipped with 2 serial data ports for communication with external serial devices. This option controls the function of each port. Using this option with appropriate electrical connections, you can: Connect the Apollo 360 to your personal computer to manage waypoints you create* Send serial data to an external moving[...]

User Waypoint Manage- ment This option allows you to manage waypoints you have created (user waypoints). You can edit or delete waypoints as your area of travel or other requirements change. You can edit created waypoints to change the waypoint name or lat/lon coordinates. To edit a waypoint, turn the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor to the desi[...]

You can also delete waypoints you no longer need. With the arrow cursor at the waypoint you wish to delete, move the highlight at the bottom of the screen to “DEL” and press the ENT key. The waypoint is removed from memory. Important Waypoints deleted from memory cannot be recovered. When you are finished, press the MENU key to return to the ma[...]

Default Settings The Apollo 360 is shipped from the factory with menu options set as shown here. Note that where a range exits for a setting, the upper and lower boundaries are shown with the default setting shown as bold . These menu option settings are stored in memory and remain in effect until you change them. Option Description Defualt Alert O[...]

Option Description Default Alert Arrival Alerts Ale rt Me ss a ge : Distance: YES .1 - 1 - 9.9 nm YES Airspace Alerts Alert Message: Dist. Buffer: Time Buffer: YES 0- 2 - 100 nm 0- 10 -2 0 min YES CDI Scale Al e rt Mes sa g e : CDI Scale: NO .1 - 1 - 9.9 nm NO Magnetic Variation Option: Setting: AUTOMATIC (Computed) N/A Countdown Time Total Time: ([...]

Section 6 The Waypoint Database Database Structure The Apollo 360 provides an extensive built-in database of waypoint information to aid the navigator. Waypoints in the database are divided into 5 categories by type. This category structure allows you to more easily select a waypoint as a destination, search for waypoint inf or ma ti on, se ar ch f[...]

Runway length(s) and surface type Radio communication frequencies (an asterisk at the frequency indicates part-time availability; “PCL ” at the frequency indicates pilot controlled lighting.) Lat/lon coordinates Navigation beacon light IFR capability (an “R” at the frequency indicates that Radar service is available on this frequency.) Land[...]

NDB Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat/lon coordinates DME available Class (high/low/terminal) INT Waypoint Information Country Bearing and distance from present position Bearing from present position Lat/lon coordinates Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The Waypoint Database P/N 560-0123-01 6-3[...]

USER Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Distance from present position Lat/lon coordinates The Waypoint Database Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 6-4 P/N 560-0123-01[...]

Appendix A Glossary of Navigation Terms A Al ti tu de (GPS AL T): Altit ude, as calculated by the Apollo 360, based upon a mathematical model of the earth’s surface curvature. A substantial difference between this altitude value and alt itude referenced to sea level may exist. Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS ): Recorded information a[...]

D Database: A collection of data structured in such a way as to allow quick and convenient access to any particular record or records. The Apollo 360 contains a built-in database of waypoints and waypoint information. Users may add waypoints to this database. Degree: 1/360th of a circle. Desired Track (DTK): The desire d course of navigation betwee[...]

I Icon: A symbol shown on the display depicting present position. The icon is shown as a symbol of an airplane on the Apollo 360’s moving map screens. Identifier: A name, typically abbreviated, assigned to a waypoint. The identifier may consist of numbers and alpha characters, up to six in length. For example, the airport identifier for Los Angel[...]

magnetic variation to 0 degrees at positions above 70 degrees north or south latitude. Map Datum: A mathematical model of the earth used for the purpose of creating navigation charts and maps. The Apollo 360 contains the set of datums list ed in Appendix B. Meter (m): A metric distance measurement equal to 39.37 inches. Minute: 1/60th of a degree. [...]

Selective Availability (SA): The degradation of accuracy of GPS position fix data by the United States Department of Defense for civilian use. Statute Mile: A dista nce measurement equal to 5,280 feet or 0.87 of a nautical mile. T Three-dimensional (3D) Position Fix: A positi on fix defined by latitude, longitude, and altitude. Track (TRK): The ima[...]

Notes Glossary of Navigation Terms Apollo 360 GPS Receiver A-6 P/N 560-0123-01[...]

Appendix B Map Datums This appendix shows a list of the GPS map datums used with th e Apollo 360. Each map datum represents a mathematical model of the eart h used for the purpose of establishing precision in charting various areas of the earth. Since each datum relies on a different mathematical model, inconsistencies exist in defining the locatio[...]

Datum Name Ellipsoid (Model) European 1950 Sicily International European 1979 International Gandajika Base International Geodetic Datum 1949 International Hjorsey 1955 International Indian (Thailand/Vietnam) Everest Indian (Bangladesh/India/Nepal) Everest Ireland 1965 Airy Modified Kertau 1948 Everest Modified Liberia 1964 Clarke 1880 Luzon Clarke [...]

Datum Name Ellipsoid (Model) Zanderij International WGS-1972 WGS-72 WGS-1984 WGS-84 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Map Datums P/N 560-0123-01 B-3[...]

Map Datums Apollo 360 GPS Receiver B-4 P/N 560-0123-01[...]

Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Map Datums P/N 560-0123-01 B-5[...]

Map Datums Apollo 360 GPS Receiver B-6 P/N 560-0123-01[...]

Notes Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Map Datums P/N 560-0123-01 B-7[...]

Appendix C Tutorial This appendix presents a tutoria l on using the built-in simulator to practice “flying” the Apollo 360. Use this tutorial at your own pace to become familiar with using the unit. During the tutorial , you will use many of the Apollo 360’s features as you would during an actual trip. All operating functions are available wh[...]

Starting the Simulator How to Do This 1. Turn the power knob to switch on the Apollo 360. 2. Press the MENU key to call the main menu. 3. Turn the LARGE knob clockwise one detent to select the “Ope ration Mode” option. 4. Press the ENT key to select the option. 5. Turn the SMALL knob clockwise one detent to select Simulator mode. 6. Set you r G[...]

Preparing for the Trip Before you navigate a trip, determine whether you will fly direct to a waypoint, or navigate a rou te of several waypoints. This tutorial presents instructions to set up either kind of trip. It may be helpful to first navigate direct to a destination before setting up a route to trave l. Originating the Trip The Apollo 360’[...]

3. Turn the LARGE knob to move the highlight to the next character of your destination waypoint name. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the last character of the dest ina tion wa ypo int name. 5. Press the ENT key to as sign th e waypo int as the destination. Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver C-4 P/N 560-0123-01[...]

Navigat ing the Trip Turn the LARGE knob to scroll through the navigation screens. Notice the GPS signal screen. No received signals are shown while you use the simulator. Noti ce t he pre sent posit ion scre en. You r trac k shows directly on course with no deviation from the bearing to the destination. The lat/lon coordinates change to reflec t y[...]

The b earin g/ra nge/ground speed screen shows your selected ground speed and estimated time enroute on the trip. Check the moving map screens to view your navigation progress. Looking Around Tu rn th e SM A LL knob t o zoo m in an d out an d see waypoints around you. The map scale shows in the lower left corner of the display and indicates the rep[...]

Hint If the screen seems cluttered wit h waypoint names as you use the larger map scales or auto zoom, use the Declutter Maps menu option to “declutter” the map and remove unnecessary names. Set “IDENTS ON MA PS? ” t o “N O.” N ot ic e tha t the sm all sy mbols representing waypoint locations are not removed from the screen. Apollo 360 [...]

Getting Waypoint Information While you are enroute, you may want to get information about your destination waypoint. You can check for fuel availability, runway lengths and surface , communication fre qu enc i es, a nd mor e. W it h th e m ovi ng m ap scre en displayed, press the INFO key to get information about the destination waypoint. Turn th e[...]

Information about the highlighted waypoint is available when you press the INFO key. Hint You can get information about any waypoint in the Apollo 360’s built-in database. Follow steps 1 through 4 in “Assigning a Waypoint” earlier. With the desired waypoint name showing on the display, press the INFO key. Waypoint information shows on the scr[...]

The airspace shows because the Map Setup menu option has the “AIRSPACE S” item set to “ON.” You can also select an alert message to show on the displa y when you approach the airspace. For the purpose of this tutorial, check to make sure the alert message will show. Select the Airspace Alerts option on the main menu. The “ALERT MESSAGE”[...]

The Apollo 360 can also alert you with a message on the display as you approach your destination. This feature should also be enabled for the purpose of this tutorial . Select the Arrival Alert s option from the main menu. Verify that the “ALERT MESSAGE” item is set to “YES.” Set the distance from the destination where you wish to be alerte[...]

Scrol l through the navigation screens to check your progress and decreasing range to the destination. When you are within several miles of the destination, adjust your ground speed to slow your rate of travel to approximately 30 knots. See “Setting the Ground Speed” earlier in this tutorial. Use the moving map screen to view your arrival at th[...]

Setting Up a Route The Apollo 360 can store up to 20 routes or multiple leg trips of up to 30 waypoints each. After you create a route, you can edit it to add or change waypoints anytime. You can also delete waypoints from existing routes. You can navigate any route you choose, but only one route can be active at any time. How to Do This 1. Sele ct[...]

Hint With the highlight on the first character of the waypoint name, turn the LARGE knob one detent to the left to s earc h the data base of waypoints one by one if necessary to find the waypoint you desire. You will need to do this if more than one waypoint sha re a common name. The vertical arrow symbol appears to the left of the waypoint name. T[...]

8. When you fini sh inserting waypoints in the route, select “DONE” and pres s the ENT key. The route is ready to navigate once it i s started. You can also create more rout es using these steps. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial P/N 560-0123-01 C-15[...]

Starting a Route With the route you just created showing on the screen, select “START” and press the ENT key. The arrow marker points to line 2, indicating the “To” waypoint. Waypoint 7S9 on line 1 is the point of origin. You can navigate any route you choose, but only one route can be “started” or active at any time. You can navigate t[...]

Navigat ing a Route With the route started, set the ground speed to a realistic rate of travel. Use the instructions presented earlier in this tu t or ia l . R o ut e nav iga t ion is un der w ay. Du rin g rou t e navigation, the arrow marker on the route screen always points to the current “To” waypoint. Scroll through the navigation screens t[...]

Navi gation co ntinue s to th e “Dir ect To” wa ypoi nt as described in “Navigating the Trip” earlier in this tutorial. Holding or Stopping a Route While navigating a route, you may want to deviate from the route with the intention of later resuming the route. You can place a route on “hold” and it will not sequence to the next leg unti[...]

You can fly to other waypoints on the same route and later resume the route continuing from the waypoint you left earlier. You may wish to abandon the route entirely and fly to a waypoint not on the route list. You can do this quickly as described in “Assi gning a Destination Waypoint” earlier. When you assign a new destination waypoint not on [...]

Inserting a Waypoint How to Do This 1. Choose the route you want to ins ert waypo int s. You ca n choose any route, including an active route. 2. Select “EDIT” and press the ENT key. 3. Use the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor to the waypoint be fore which the new waypoint is to be inserted. 4. Select “INS” a nd press ENT to insert a way[...]

Changing a Waypoint To change a waypoint in a route, begin by editing the route as you did to insert a waypoint. How to Do This 1 Ch oos e t he ro ut e to change. Y ou can choose any route and change any or all waypoints in the route. 2. Se lect “EDIT” and press the ENT key. 3. Use the LARGE knob to mo ve the arrow cursor to the waypoint to cha[...]

Deleting a Waypoint How to Do This 1. Choose the route from which you want to d e l e t eaw a y p o i n t . You can delete any or all wa ypoints in the route. 2. Select “EDIT” a nd press the ENT key. 3. Use the LARGE knob to move the ar ro w cursor to the waypoint to delete. 4. Select “DEL” to delete the waypoint and press the ENT key. 5 . [...]

Track Point History The Apollo 360 can store a record of your trip navigation progress in memory. The record consists of a series of track points, each containing your position at the time the point was stored. You can store up to 2,000 track points. Track point storage can be activated or deactivated any time you navigate. How to Do This 1. Select[...]

4. Sele ct a storage method. C hoose either “DI STAN CE” or “TIME.” The “DISTANCE” setting records points at the distance interval you select. Similarly, the “T IME” setting reco rds points at the interval of time you select. 5. Sele ct a storage interval for the method you selected. Note After you begin recording track points and g[...]

6. With the track point history screen items properly set, press the ENT key to begin recording. Hint Select the “DISTANCE ” storage method if you prefer to leave track point recording “ON” most of the time. Using this storage meth od, the uni t will not rec ord track points unless your position changes by the distance you specify. The “ [...]

Naviga ting to a Nearest Waypoint Th e A po llo 360 ca n hel p you selec t and navi gate to waypoints near your present position. This feature could be valuable if you had to land the aircraft quickly. For the purpose of this tut orial, imagine that the weather conditions were becoming worse and you wish to land immediately. How to Do This 1. Press[...]

Conclusi on Th is tut or ial has e xplor ed ma ny of th e Apol lo 360 ’s features. If you feel comfortable using the unit, switch it off and then back on to cancel the simulator. The unit is ready for actual navigation. If you need more time to become comfortable operating the Apollo 360, repeat this tutorial. Navigate to different destinations, [...]

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Appendix D Troubleshooting This appendix contains information to troubleshoot the Apollo 360 when improper operation is observed. The table below lists possible problems you could encounter while operating the unit. Examine the possible causes of the problem and take the action lis ted to correct the trouble. If you cannot correct the problem, cont[...]

Problem Possible Cause(s) Action Display too dark or too light - characters hard to see Change in viewing angle or ambient light conditions in cockpit Adjust display backlight (use backlight key) or adjust display contrast as Section 5 describes in “Screen Controls” option Search for nearest waypoints reveals too few or wrong types of waypoints[...]

Contacting the Factory If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your dealer or the factory weekdays from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Pa ci fic t ime fo r t echn i cal as si st anc e. T he II M orr ow technical service staff will gladly assist you. II Morrow Inc. Technical Service Department 2345 Turner Road S.E. Salem, OR 97301 U.S.A. U.S.A. T[...]

Notes Troubleshooting Apollo 360 GPS Receiver D-4 P/N 560-0123-01[...]

Appendix E Features The Apollo 360 is a powerful and versatile navigation instrument designed with the latest technology to offer you unprecedented ease in navigating your aircraft. The unit includes: A graphic LCD display with adjustable contrast and backlight Display contrast automatically compensates to maintain optimum contrast during shifts in[...]

A built-in low battery alert to advise you when memory backu p battery requires replacement (not user replaceable) Personal computer interface capability (using optional kit) to help you manage the internal waypoint database Features Apollo 360 GPS Receiver E-2 P/N 560-0123-01[...]

Limited Warranty 1. Scope of Limited War ranty II Morrow warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that II Morrow products will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under norma l use, for the peri ods described below. The warranty begins on the original retail delivery date, or on the date of fir st use, whichever occurs earlier.[...]