Apollo 560-0119-00 manual

Apollo 360 Map Display User’s Guide II Morrow Inc. 2345 Turner Road S.E. Salem, Oregon 97309 November 1996 P/N 560-0119-00[...]

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 trademark of II Morrow Inc.  1996 by II Morrow Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. II Morrow Inc. Consumer Products Division 2345 Turner Road S.[...]

History of Revisions November 1996 Original Release Ordering Information To receive additional copies of this publication, order part #560-0119-00, Apollo 360 Map Display User’s Guide . P/N 560-0119-00 Apollo 360 Map Display[...]

About This Manual This manual is divided into five 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 three appendices at the back of this manual contain information helpf[...]

Appendix B troubleshooting guide explaining what to do if the display fails to operate properly Appendix C Summary of features ii P/N 560-0119-00 About This Manual Apollo 360 Map Display[...]

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 Map display is an advanced navigation display built with quality and pride. We ar[...]

Caution The Apollo 360 is a powerful navigation display, 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 prop[...]

Table of Contents Section Subject Page 1 Introduction to the Apollo Map Display The Operating Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Navigation Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Menu Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Section Subject Page 3 Navigating a Trip About the Navigation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 About Navigation Function Screens . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Current Messages Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Present Position Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Bearing/Range/Ground Speed Screen . . . . . . . 3-4 Moving[...]

Section Subject Page 5 The Waypoint Database Database Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Available Waypoint Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 ARPT Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 VOR Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 NDB Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Section 1 Introduction to the Apollo 360 Map Display 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 2 builds on the introductory information pr[...]

As you navigate a course with the Apollo 360, you will typically use several of these operating functions. During the trip, you will use the navigation function most of the time to monitor your progress. To most effectively use the Apollo 360, become well acquainted with each operating function. Function Keys Each of the operating functions is easi[...]

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 display requirements. The menu function also controls many other important ways the unit operates. Goto Nearest Function Press this key once for a lis[...]

The Display The display shows information for each operating function. This information typically includes navigation progress, waypoint information, 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 4 for details on adjusti[...]

LCD Backlight This key controls the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 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 Apollo 360 shows you[...]

The Power Knob This knob switches the display on and off. Each time you switch the unit on, it performs internal diagnostics and activates the navigation display function. This process takes only a few seconds. The Concentric Rotary Knobs The LARGE and SMALL concentric rotary knobs allow you to move the highlight cursor around the display to select[...]

The Display Screens Information you view 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 shows on the display to inform you t[...]

Navigation Function Screens The Apollo 360 shows one of six screens while you use the navigation function. Each screen contains useful information. After the startup screens appear on the display, the unit shows the route screen. You can “scroll” or page through the other available screens by turning the LARGE knob. 1-8 P/N 560-0119-00 Introduc[...]

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[...]

Airspace Alerts - Controls alert message at airspace entry Countdown Time - Controls built-in countdown timer Display Units - Contains control settings for navigation units of measure User Wpt Mgmt - Controls editing or deletion of waypoints you have entered in the Apollo 360’s memory System Info 1 - Enables showing of unit serial number and curr[...]

Navigation to an assigned waypoint is not interrupted while using this function. New Waypoint Function Screen This screen shows information about waypoints you create using the new waypoint function. You can use present position lat/lon coordinates for the new waypoint’s location, or enter coordinates of your choice from this screen. Information [...]

Waypoint Information Function Screen The waypoint information function can be used anytime to get information about a waypoint without interrupting navigation. The waypoint information function screen shows the waypoint identifier, and distance and bearing from your present position. The vertical arrow symbol at the bottom right corner of the displ[...]

Menu function - calls up the main menu of options to control ways the Apollo 360 operates. This function also controls the way navigation information shows on the display. Nearest function - Calls up a list of up to 30 waypoints nearest to your present position, and allows you to obtain information about any of them. New waypoint function - creates[...]

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Section 2 Getting Started This section explains how to get started using the Apollo360. Information in this section explains how to quickly start the Apollo 360 and check for proper operation. Power up Check for host input Check for route input Begin navigating Power Up To switch the unit on, turn the power knob clockwise (the knob is above and to [...]

Check for Host Input The Apollo 360 Map Display relies on position and route information inputs from a host navigation device. When the unit is powered up, it looks first for an input. If the input is present, it looks for position and route information. If no input is present, the message alert shown below will appear and a “No Input” message [...]

Section 3 Navigating a Trip This section explores the navigation display 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 Sections 1 and 2 before you read this section. Le[...]

The LARGE knob “scrolls” or pages forward or backward through the screens in the order shown in Section 1. After you become more familiar with each screen, you may develop a preference for some. This section describes each screen. Current Messages Screen The Apollo 360 helps you navigate by informing you of important events or conditions while [...]

Expiration of countdown time Magnetic variation compensation limitation When you see one of these alerts on the display, follow the instruction shown to clear it. Clearing the alert removes it from the display. The screen shown before the alert appeared returns to the display. The current messages screen serves as a review of any alerts presented t[...]

Course deviation shows in the rectangular Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) at the bottom of the display. The airplane symbol moves over the graduated CDI to show your relative distance left or right of desired track. The CDI display correlates with the sending navigation device CDI output. If the sending device changes CDI scale it should drive the[...]

The destination waypoint and type Bearing to the destination waypoint Range to the destination waypoint Ground speed Current track The map scale shows in the highlight at the lower left corner of the screen. The scale shows the approximate distance represented on the map between the airplane symbol and the top border of the display. You can select [...]

The destination waypoint Bearing to the destination waypoint Map scale Range to the destination waypoint The moving map screens represent graphic views of your navigation progress in a format easy to interpret while flying. Note that the display orientation may be changed so that the top of the may be north, desired track, or track. The map setup 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 either two or four waypoints (depending on the selected screen) of the current route, as well as the desired track and distance between the displayed waypoints. The 1-Leg screen uses larger characters for easier viewing. The 3-Leg screen provides more information on a single display. The Apollo 360 will not be able to match a[...]

Turn the LARGE knob clockwise to move the arrow cursor down the list to view a destination. Press the INFO key to display the information screens for the chosen waypoint. Press the ENT key to return to the navigation function. Important You can control the types of waypoints that show on the display as the result of a search for nearest waypoints. [...]

Turn the LARGE knob to move the highlight to the desired character in the waypoint name to change it. Once you have entered the desired waypoint name, you can assign the new waypoint your present position coordinates by pressing the ENT key. If you wish your new waypoint to be located elsewhere, use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to move the highlight a[...]

Informatio n About Other Waypoints You can also get information about any other waypoint in your current route by using the route screen together with the waypoint information function. Press the ENT key to select the View mode then use the LARGE knob to select the waypoint name. When the arrow cursor points to the desired waypoint name, press the [...]

Notice that the highlight moves from the destination waypoint to a different waypoint on the screen each time you press this key. When the highlight has moved to the desired waypoint, press the INFO key to get information about the waypoint. This feature makes it fast and convenient to get information about any waypoint near your flight path while [...]

Section 4 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 information 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 imp[...]

and whether points show on moving map screens (navigation function) Arrival Alerts Controls alert message at waypoint arrival Airspace Alerts Controls airspace penetration alert message Countdown Time Controls built-in countdown timer Display Units Contains control settings for navigation units of measure User Wpt Mgmt Controls editing or deletion [...]

The Main Menu The main menu contains all menu function options. You can call up the main menu anytime to use the options. Press the MENU key. When the main menu shows on the display, select the desired option by turning the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor up or down the list of options. With the desired option selected, press the ENT key to act[...]

Screen Controls This option controls operation of the display backlight, and allows you to adjust display contrast. Turn the SMALL knob to select backlight Off, Lo, MLo, MHi, or Hi intensity levels. This option also allows selection of either 1-Leg or 3-Leg Route Display screens. Note You can also control the display backlight using the backlight k[...]

With route path “ON,” a line representing your intended flight path shows on the moving map screens to aid you in navigating to your destination. Zooming in on the moving map screens, you can clearly see deviation from your course. When airspaces are “ON,” airspace boundaries show on the moving map screens. “ORIENT UP” allows you to sel[...]

Airports (ARPTS) Very High Frequency Omnirange (VORS) Non-Directional Beacon (NDBS) Intersections (INTS) User Created (USERS) The “IDENTS ON MAPS” feature controls whether or not waypoint identifiers show on the moving map screens. With “NO” selected, small symbols represent locations of waypoints. Only the current To waypoint, and possibly[...]

Each stored track point consumes space in memory. You can store up to 2,000 track points. When track history is “ON,” points are stored in memory. Your track history displays on the moving map screens as a series of dots showing your flight path. Each dot indicates a stored point. When track history is “OFF,” no track points are stored or s[...]

You can choose the radius distance around the destination waypoint where the Apollo 360 alerts you. This distance can be shown in the unit of measure you choose using the “DISPLAY UNITS” setting described later in this section. Airspace Alerts Use this option to control whether or not and when the unit should alert you when approaching Class B,[...]

Count- down Time The Apollo 360 includes a countdown timer. Use this option to count elapsed time from as long as 60 minutes. Enter a “TOTAL TIME” of up to 60 minutes (60:00). You can select a total time at: 1 second intervals from 1 to 10 seconds 5 second intervals from 10 to 60 seconds 10 second intervals from 1 minute to 10 minutes 30 second[...]

Display Units This option controls the way navigation units of measure show on the display. The units of measure you select show consistently throughout all screens in all operating functions. You can select the following units of measure for each navigation parameter: Distance - nm/kts; sm/mph; km/kph Altitude- feet; meters Lat/lon - d-m.mmm; d-m-[...]

Move the highlight to the desired name character or coordinate digit to make changes. When you finish making changes, press the ENT key to save changes in memory. Note It is important to manage user waypoints wisely. With the capacity to store up to 2,000 user waypoints in memory, the Apollo 360 can hold an immense amount of information. When you e[...]

System Info 1 This option shows your Apollo 360 serial number and hardware and software version information. You will need this information and the information shown on the System Info 2 screen if you contact the factory about the unit. Record the serial number on your owner’s warranty record and keep the card in a safe place with your avionic in[...]

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. P/N 560-0119-00 4-13 Apollo 360 Ma[...]

4-14 P/N 560-0119-00 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 Map Display Option Description Default Alert Countdown Time Total Time: (User programmable 1 sec. to 60 min.) When time expires Display Units Distance: Altitude: Lat/Lon: NM/KTS FEET D-M.MMM N/A User Wpt Mgmt No default settings N/A N/A System Info 1 No default settings N/A N/A System Info 2 No [...]

Section 5 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 6 categories by type. This category structure allows you to more easily search for waypoint information, search for nearest waypoints, or display waypoints[...]

Available Waypoint Information The following information is available for each waypoint type. Use the waypoint INFO function to get this information as Section 1 describes in “Waypoint Information Function.” A RPT Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Airport type Airport elevation Fuel availability by type Runway leng[...]

VOR Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat/lon coordinates DME available Class (high/low/terminal) Weather broadcasts NDB Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat/lon coordinates DME available Class (high/low/terminal) P/N 560-0119-00 5-3 Apollo 360 Map [...]

INT Waypoint Information Country Bearing and distance from present position Bearing from present position Lat/lon coordinates USER Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Distance from present position Lat/lon coordinates Remote Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Lat/lon coordinates 5-4 P/N 560-0[...]

Appendix A Glossary of Navigation Terms A Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS): Recorded information about weather and other conditions at an airport, periodically updated when conditions change. Azimuth: Bearing, as measured clockwise from true or magnetic north. B Bearing (BRG): The direction to any point, usually measured in degrees rel[...]

database of waypoints and waypoint information. Users may add waypoints to this database. Degree: 1/360th of a circle. Desired Track (DTK): The desired course of navigation between a point of origin and a destination waypoint. Distance: A measure of interval in space. Also referred to as range. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Drift: Displacement[...]

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Intersection (INT): A point defined by any combination of courses, radials, or bearings of two or more navigational aids. K Knot (kt): A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. L Latitude (lat): Any line circling the earth parallel to the equator, measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds north and south of [...]

N Nautical Mile (nm): A distance measurement equal to 6,076 feet, or 1.15 statute mile. One nautical mile is also equal to one minute of latitude. Non-directional Beacon (NDB): A low frequency/medium frequency navigation aid sending non-directional signals that can be used for navigation. P Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP) : A merit value for [...]

Unicoms may provide such airport information as active runway, wind direction and velocity and other conditions of importance to pilots. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC): Greenwich Mean Time, or the time at the Prime Meridian in Greenwich, England. Also referred to as Zulu time. UTC Differential: The difference in time between that at the present p[...]

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Appendix B 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 listed to correct the trouble. If you cannot correct the problem, conta[...]

B-2 P/N 560-0119-00 Troubleshooting Apollo 360 Map Display Problem Possible Cause(s) Action No position fix Host navigation device hasn’t acquired fix yet No active route in host navigation device Ensure that host device is working properly & in view of navigation signal input Some host devices won’t supply nav. information unless an active[...]

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. Pacific time for technical assistance. The II Morrow 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. Toll Free 800-5[...]

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Appendix C Features The Apollo 360 is a powerful and versatile, supplemental navigation display aid 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 d[...]

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Limited Warranty 1. Scope of Limited Warranty II Morrow warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that II Morrow products will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use, for the periods described below. The warranty begins on the original retail delivery date, or on the date of first use, whichever occurs earlier. Avi[...]