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II Morrow Inc. 360 GPS Receiver User Manual

1. 4 9 MUZIO cicoria raiders 4 9 The Roule Scie lt lt davesreectddnentiess 4 10 Searching for Nearest Waypoints 4 10 Creating Waypoints ssi sir catetere 4 11 Getting Waypoint Information 4 12 Destination Waypoint Information 4 13 Information About Other Waypoints 4 13 Information About Nearest Waypoints 4 13 Scanning Waypoints for Information 4 14 Navigating Multiple Leg Trips 4 15 Creating a ROUCs ssp 4 15 Changing a Route Waypoint 4 17 Adding a Route Waypoint 4 18 Deleting Route Waypoints 4 19 Starting a Route sua 4 apes cen bane suru amp 4 20 Stopping or Holding a Route 4 21 Resuming a Route 4 22 Route DTecETo 56522 asini ona 4 22 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Table of Contents Section Subject Page 5 Menu Function Options The Man MeCnt 0vc accsaccinaesecavgenes 5 3 Changing Menu Option Settings 5 3 Ret urnto Nipote tetro 5 3 Operation Mode 5 4 inedita 5 5 Screen Conirols uit 5 5 Map ESA RR E 5 6 Declutter Maps anna 5 7 Track Point History v1 06 erica ah 5 8 ATTIVALAITEIS ui base banreeauron ana 5 9 Airspace Alerts 0 0 cece eee eee 5 10 CDT SCAG ote ein 5 10 Magnetic Variation 5 11 Countdown Time iis na 5 12 Display UNIS iain ecav one preti ria 5 13 Ser
2. 3 The route screen Raure Bi iz Ore shows OFF status Feo0 O ARGOT 159 ARPT for the stopped route HIO ARPT a 24 23 3m LEG di START ELIT Editing a You can edit any route you have created to insert change Route or delete waypoints in the route Changes remain in effect until you edit the route again P N 560 0123 01 G 19 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Inserting a Waypoint How to Do This 1 Choose the route you _ Route l 15 Un want to insert 159 ARPT waypoints You can HIO ARPT choose any route 320 23 3 LEG di including an active STOP EDIT route Route Hl re ON 2 Select EDIT and 59 ARPT press the ENT key HIO ARPT a 24 23 2m LEG di TOF NXT RTE BJE oT 3 Use the LARGE knob RESS IF DONE to move the arrow 5759 ARPT cursor to the waypoint before Ln nally which the new INS DEL CHG MAGI waypoint is to be inserted E Lea ae 4 Select INS and HIO ARPT press ENT to insert a BP DX ARPT waypoint 868 iS im HPT 03 DEL CHG DOHE amp 5 Use the LARGE and To SAVE SMALL knobs to TA a select the waypoint HIO ARPT name to insert When 3 Sf ARPT the desired name shows on the line press the ENT key 6 Select DONE and EPDX ARPT plese Hie EN Bey 977 56 3 Wer os IHS DEL CHG HHS 1 G 20 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial Changing To change a waypoin
3. Lat lon coordinates AAAMY r d61 lretdm USA LAT 43 04 12f H LON HBS 36 FOA Ww FRESS Bilge To EXIT ti P N 560 0123 01 6 3 The Waypoint Database Apollo 360 GPS Receiver USER Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Distance from present position Lat lon coordinates CABIN u 342 cam CAEIH sl cri PO Cra LAT 94 34 5517H CABIN Loy 123 HH 078 H FRESS TO EXIT 100 CYJM eyes SISI 6 4 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Glossary of Navigation Terms Appendix A Glossary of Navigation Terms A Altitude GPS ALT Altitude 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 altitude referenced to sea level may exist 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 Bearing BRG The direction to any point usually measured in degrees relative to true or magnetic north Constellation A group of stars or objects such as GPS satellites in the heavens Coordinates Values for latitude and longitude that describe a geographical point on the surface of the earth Course The planned direction of travel in a horizontal plane Course Deviation A m
4. the Apollo 360 GPS receiver using the built in simulator A troubleshooting guide explaining what to do if the receiver fails to operate properly Summary of features P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver About This Manual Welcome Contacting the Factory 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 GPS receiver is an advanced navigation device built with quality and pride We are certain you will find it to be a versatile and valuable navigation instrument Our staff of service technicians is available to assist you with any operational difficulties you may experience or to answer questions about your Apollo 360 Contact the factory anytime from 8 00 A M until 5 00 P M Pacific time Monday through Friday excluding holidays II Morrow Inc Technical Service Department 2345 Turner Road S E Salem OR 97301 U S A U S A Toll Free 800 525 6726 Canada Toll Free 800 654 3415 FAX 503 364 2138 International 503 391 3411 P N 560 0123 01 iii About This Manual Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 al
5. The FOREVER setting records track points indefinitely recording over existing track points when memory becomes full The UNTIL FULL setting stops recording points when memory fills to capacity C 23 Tutorial 4 Select a storage method Choose either DISTANCE or TIME 5 Select a storage interval for the method you selected C 24 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver TRACK Port HIST TRACE HISTORY OH STRATEGY FOREVER SAVE EY DISTANCE INTERVAL AH 38m USED AY CLEAR NO PRESS Goa on The DISTANCE setting records points at the distance interval you select Similarly the TIME setting records points at the interval of time you select TRACK Forint HIST TRACK HISTORY ord STRATEGY FOREVER SAVE EY DISTANCE INTERVAL USED AY CLEAR NO PRESS Gia on Note After you begin recording track points and go about navigating you can always refer to the Track Point History screen to check how much memory space has been used Check the USED item on the screen to see the percentage of track point storage memory currently used You can move the highlight to the CLEAR item to empty the track point history memory anytime Select YES and press the ENT key to delete all track points Deleted track points are not recoverable P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 6 With the track point history screen items properly set press the
6. contain an 8 channel GPS receiver instead of the 6 channel receiver used in earlier units The 8 channel Apollo 360 GPS units provide performace that is equal to or better than the 6 channel models However the Satellite Tracking Page will only show tracking status of the satellites assigned to channels I through 6 It is possible that up to 2 satellites that are in track those assigned to channels 7 and 8 will not appear on the Satellite Tracking Page P N 560 0123 01 B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Getting Started Entering With a seed position and the current time and date set the a Apollo 360 is ready to begin navigating a trip Prepare for Destination trip navigation by entering a destination waypoint Waypoint 1 Press the GOTO NRST key 2 Select a destination waypoint P N 560 0123 01 B How to Do This RESS Es TO GoTo GoTo MAME TERS ARPT NRST PORTLAND DIST 44 m ERG HES FRESS i FOR WREST f The goto function screen shows on the display with the distance and bearing from your present position to the indicated waypoint RESS Akmaz TO GOTO MAN PHY ARPT PORTLAND DIST 44 2m ERG HHO PRESS Eee FOR HRST f Use the SMALL knob to change the highlighted character in the waypoint identifier The LARGE knob moves the highlight on the screen to select the next character to change Note Waypoints on the display are stored in the unit s built in database By moving t
7. map screens Line Route path Check Map Setup representing display on option as Section 5 route path moving map describes and verify on moving screens set to that Route Path map screens Off item is set to Yes is missing Waypoint Waypoint Check Declutter identifiers identifiers set not Maps option as missing on to show on Section 5 describes moving moving map and verify that map screens screens Tdents On Maps item is set to Yes Contacting 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 the Factory II Morrow Inc Technical Service Department 2345 Turner Road S E Salem OR 97301 U S A U S A Toll Free 800 525 6726 Canada Toll Free 800 654 3415 FAX 503 364 2138 International 503 391 3411 P N 560 0123 01 D 3 Troubleshooting Notes D 4 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Features 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 m A graphic LCD display with adjustable contrast and backlight Display contrast automatically compensates to maintain optimum contrast during shifts in ambient temp
8. s location or enter coordinates of your choice from this screen Information on the screen includes the created waypoint s location and the location of the nearest VOR relative to your present position Waypoint lat loncoordinates and location PRESS TO CREPTE relative to your Waypoint name met Wagal AT 4 542 present position IA fe See default name kan 164 prst 26 6 shown UBG VOR WH Location of 4 nearest VOR P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 Waypoint The waypoint information function can be used anytime to Information get information about a waypoint without interrupting Function navigation The waypoint information function screen Screen INFO Summary shows the waypoint identifier and distance and bearing from your present position The vertical arrow symbol at the bottom right corner of the display indicates that more information is available by turning the LARGE knob to scroll through additional screens INFO SER A 152 7241 Additional Waypoint identifier santa BARBARA MU waypoint and distance and SANTA BARBARA K information bearing from present ELEN ig cA USA more available position Avoras JetT PuELIC by turning PRESS Ta Exit amp LARGE knob Once you have become familiar with using the Apollo 360 to navigate you will find that switching between operating functions is fast and easy and that you will do this often while
9. where DST applies 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 Mery MENU GFETURN To Haw OPERATION Mone TIHE AWD PLACE SCREEN AND BEEFEF FRESS Gia oF di Ea 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 Pa The display shows the navigation screen in use before the menu function was started in step 1 3 4 P N 560 0123 01 B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Getting Started Checking After startup the unit shows the GPS signal strength screen GPS Signal Strength on the display indicating that the navigation function is active 3D Fix including GPS altitude being currently calculated Current Conditions 24 Good or functional GPS SIGNALS 3D FIX GOOD Ela GPS satellites IS W 8 Satellites visibile in sky from current position Biz 17 2124 25 Precision Dilution of Precision PDOP or merit value of ID numbers of position fix accuracy based on tracked satellites current conditions 3 is good greater than 7 is poor 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 signals and begins tracking the satellites the bars change to black
10. FRESS ces TO START 59 ARPT HIO ARPT a 24 23 3m LEG di REVERSE GUIT 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 the route in either direction depending on your present position For example if your present position is at the last waypoint in the route you could use this last waypoint as the point of origin by selecting REVERSE This tutorial uses the forward direction navigating the route the way it was created With NORMAL selected press the ENT key The route screen shows on the display with the message ROUTE 01 IS ON at the top of the screen The bearing and range to the waypoint are below the waypoint designators Foure Hl rs UN 159 ARPT HIO ARPT 324 23 3m LEG di STOF EDIT C 16 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial Navigating With the route started set the ground speed to a realistic a Route Route Direct To rate of travel Use the instructions presented earlier in this tutorial Route navigation is underway During route navigation the arrow marker on the route screen always points to the current To waypoint Scroll through the navigation screens to check your progress on the route As you approach the first destination waypoint the arrival alert screen
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12. Notes P N 560 0123 01 Map Datums B 7 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial Appendix C Tutorial This appendix presents a tutorial 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 while you use the simulator Each will work the same way when you actually navigate later With the aircraft parked take some time to settle into the cockpit and follow the instructions in this appendix to take a trip As you navigate with the simulator feel free to experiment with the features as much as you like The instructions here should serve only as a general guide The goal of this tutorial is to help you become comfortable using the Apollo 360 Important Enter a seed position and the current time and date as Section 2 describes before using the simulator When you finish using the simulator switch the unit off The next time you switch it on simulator mode will be automatically canceled and the unit will be set to aviation mode for actual navigation P N 560 0123 01 C 1 Tutorial Starting the Simulator 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 Operation Mode
13. The Display 4 454 ores ahd So bees es oe oe ed 2 4 Display Care and Cleaning Instructions 2 4 LCD Backlight Switch lt 2 sscciseedeussns 2 5 Helpful Instructions on the Display 2 5 Control Rio siria bused s bee wd 2 5 The Power KRneb j26005 eed ara 2 6 The Concentric Rotary Knobs 2 6 The Display Screens 44 4520 5404s eduebeexd 2 7 The Startap SCG cassettiera 2 7 Navigation Function Screens 2 8 MEenu EFUNCHONSC N s iii 2 9 Goto and Nearest Function Screens 2 11 New Waypoint Function Screen 2 12 Waypoint Information Function Screen 2 13 SUMMA dialer ae eee es eed eee 2 13 3 Getting Started PORCU 3 1 Entering a Seed Position 3 2 Checking GPS Signal Strength 3 5 Checking Each Satelhite ci onsen doses 3 6 P N 560 0123 01 V Table of Contents Apollo 360 GPS Receiver vi Entering a Destination Waypoint 3 7 SUINA sensa laude 3 9 Subject Page Navigating a Trip About the Navigation Function 4 About Navigation Function Screens 4 GPS Signal Strength Screen 4 4 4 2 Current Messages Screen 4 3 Present Position Screen 4 5 Bearing ETA Track Screen 4 6 Bearing Range Ground Speed Screen 4 6 Moving Map Nav Window Screen 4 7 Moving Map Screen cs sprenisadbezone na 4 8 Zooming In or Out
14. full or select UNTIL FULL to stop storing points when memory becomes full 5 8 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options 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 1s 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 used for track point storage If you wish to empty the memory of track points select CLEAR and choose YES Arrival This option controls whether or not and when the Apollo Alerts 360 should alert you of arrival at a destination WET ARRIVAL ALERTS ALERT Messace MB DISTANCE 1 8m FRESS GR oR t If you choose YES for the alert message the arrival alert will show on the display to advise you of arrival at a destination waypoint MessAGE ALERT ARRIVING AT MM NEXT SEA 356 14h FRESS 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 P N 560 0123 01 5 9 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Airspace Use this option to control whether or not and when the unit Alerts should alert you when approaching Class B C or spec
15. route shows on the display select EDIT as if creating a route Turn the LARGE knob to select a waypoint to change When the cursor arrow points to the desired waypoint select CHG to change it FRESS gms TO CHANCE EPAE ARPT ORS ARPT 314 54 3m HFT oz IHS DEL BE DONE et Change the waypoint as desired Repeat for other waypoints to change FRESS es TO SAVE HAE ARPT ORS ARPT 314 54 3m HFT oz Each time a change is made DONE is highlighted When waypoints are changed as desired press the ENT key to complete route editing FRESS gees IF DOME EQTH ARPT ORS ARPT dal Seem WHET dz INS DEL CHG ERG t P N 560 0123 01 4 17 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Adding a You can add waypoints to any route Add waypoints to a Route route by inserting them into the route at the proper location Waypoint Select the route from the route screen that you want to insert waypoints Then select EDIT as if creating a route Turn the LARGE knob to move the cursor arrow to the waypoint where you wish to insert the new waypoint FRESS easy TO IHSERT EQTH ARPT ORS ARPT so1l 322m WET oz As DEL CHG DONE t Select INS to insert the waypoint into the route PRESS Lig TO SAVE WAF ARPT ORS ARPT HET of Each time a change is made INS is highlighted to allow insertion of another waypoint AAF ARPT SOTH ARPT sAr 263 m HPT os ES DEL C
16. 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 alert message Magnetic Var Contains control settings for magnetic variation in course headings Countdown Time Controls built in countdown timer Display Units Contains control settings for navigation units of measure Serial Outputs Controls either of the two serial ports for interface with external devices 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 current hardware and software versions on the display System Info 2 Enables showing of current database and operating system versions on the display Using the menu function does not interrupt navigation Section 5 describes how to use each main menu option P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 Goto and The paired goto and nearest functions work together Nearest allowing you to quickly and easily assign a destination Function waypoint goto or to assign a waypoint near your present Screens position as a destination nrst The goto function starts eues When you press the GOTO NRST key once Assign a destination waypoint from the goto function screen using the LARGE and SMALL knobs The assigned destination waypoint ma
17. Bao Ga Ad FRESS GE oF t 3 2 P N 560 0123 01 B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 5 Set the current date 6 Set local time Or enter UTC time and skip step 7 below 7 Set the difference between local time and UTC time P N 560 0123 01 B Getting Started Use the SMALL knob to change values The LARGE knob moves the highlight on the screen to select the next value to change Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs as you did to set the lat long coordinates in step 4 Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select and set local time LOC You may also enter current UTC time and skip entry of UTC differential in step 7 It is not necessary to enter seconds they cannot be set Use the illustration on the next page to determine the UTC differential for your area Enter this value as the difference between local and UTC time UTC DIFF TIHE AND FLACE Latr 44 54 0007 H Lon 123 HBR Beer H EE Gae 94 UTC DIFF HAS ARE AGLOT AG Ae PRESS Gen on t TIME AND PLACE LAT 44 54 BAAT H Lon 123 88 808 H 9703 94 UTC DIFF EG AG GGLoc Ha Hd FRESS Gia on Hi TIME AND PLACE LAT 4d4 54 000 H Lon 12356 000 H 11 1 93 UTC DIFF HA Ae aes PRESS GRR on Hi 3 3 Getting Started Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 11109 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 23 4567 8 9101112 Add Hours Subtract Hours Subract 1 hour during summer for Daylight Savings Time
18. ENT key to begin recording P N 560 0123 01 Tutorial TRACK Forint HIST TRACK HISTORY STRATEGY FOREVER SAVE EY DISTANCE INTERWAL A 565 USED AY CLEAR NO PRESS Gio on Select the DISTANCE storage method if you prefer to leave track point recording ON most of the time Using this storage method the unit will not record track points unless your position changes by the distance you specify The TIME storage method records track points at the selected time interval regardless of your present position At busy airports this could result in many track points being recorded at the same or nearly the same position as you wait to proceed in ground traffic Check the moving map screen as you navigate the route With track points being recorded small dots appear behind the airplane symbol as you travel Each dot represents a stored track point C20 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating The Apollo 360 can help you select and navigate to toa waypoints near your present position This feature could Nearest be valuable if you had to land the aircraft quickly For the Waypoint purpose of this tutorial imagine that the weather conditions were becoming worse and you wish to land immediately How to Do This FRESS eas TO GoTo 1 Press the SLE A 188 1 4 GOTO NRST key ikma gs F55 a 229 9 6m ispl Nes Wicca 245 a 131 17h twice to display up to iii 3
19. addition individual satellite information is available by rotating the SMALL knob as follows The strength of the received signal from each satellite The satellite azimuth and elevation from the current position The GPS receiver s current track status for each visible satellite Current The Apollo 360 helps you navigate by informing you of Messages important events or conditions while you fly When an Screen important event or condition occurs an alert message shows on the display to inform you Alerts marked with the can be controlled by menu options described in Section 5 Alerts may show on the display anytime the unit is operating to alert you of the following conditions Airspace penetration WITHIN 1A MIN OF PORTLAND OF CLASS C AIRSPACE ERG HAS RAG Sem ee PRESS Arrival at a destination ARRIVING AT MM HExT SEA 306 140m PRESS P N 560 0123 01 4 3 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 4 4 Excessive course deviation 1 61m LEFT oF DTK TURHN EIGHT FRESS Gk Loss of position fix Ho GPS Position FRESS Gee Low memory back up battery MESSAGE ALERT Low BATTERY VOLTAGE SEE DEALER For SERWICE FRESS ee Expiration of countdown time COUNTDOHHN TINER Has ExFIRED FRESS Gea Manual magnetic variation alert MANUAL MAG VAR IS oH FRESS Wa Magnetic variation compensation limitation AuToMATIC MAG YAR Is SET To 0 ABOVE ra HoaRTH LAT FRESS Wa Simul
20. 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 speed Current track Course deviation distance and a directional arrow indicating the direction to turn to get on course 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 distance units of measure for the map scale and all other navigation screens using the menu function Display Units option explained in Section 5 The figure below shows a change in scale caused by turning the SMALL knob The scale may be changed from 1 nm to 750 nm or set to auto In this case the distance from the airplane icon to the top of the screen is 20 miles SE BEI P N 560 0123 01 4 7 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Moving Map screen Zooming In or Out 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
21. entirety from front to back The five appendices at the back of this manual contain information helpful but not critical to operation of the Apollo 360 Those who are familiar with GPS navigation devices will find that Sections 2 and 3 impart a good understanding of unit operation although it 1s recommended that a more thorough knowledge of how to use the Apollo 360 1s gained before using it as a navigation aid Here is a brief summary of information presented in each section and appendix An explanation of basic concepts of the Global Positioning System GPS and how a GPS receiver works Note Those familiar with GPS navigation may wish to skip Section I and proceed to Section 2 to begin using the Apollo 360 An introduction to operating the Apollo 360 GPS receiver with a description of the function keys knobs and useful features m A listing of the steps necessary to begin navigating using the Apollo GPS receiver Information on using the unit to navigate a trip and a description of navigation options P N 560 0123 01 i About This Manual Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Section 5 Section 6 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E An explanation of each main menu option A description of the waypoint database and information It contains A glossary of navigation and GPS terms A listing of map datums included with the Apollo 360 A tutorial containing instructions on how to fly
22. it on the display unless you selected a larger map scale Change the map scale to AUTO to enable the auto zoom feature Auto zoom shows your destination on the screen and keeps it in view as you navigate your course The map scale changes automatically to a smaller scale as you approach the destination C 6 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial Hint If the screen seems cluttered with 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 MAPS to NO Notice that the small symbols representing waypoint locations are not removed from the screen DECLUTTER MAFS ARPTS ONH INTS OFF JORS OFF HDES OFF USERS ONH IDENTS OW HAPS EN FRESS GR oR t P N 560 0123 01 C 7 Tutorial Getting Waypoint Information Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 frequencies and more With the moving map screen displayed press the INFO key to get information about the destination waypoint PIA A 005 i15 4Mm FORTLAND INTL PORTLAND INFO ELE 37 OR USA Argas JET PUBLIC PRESS Bilge To EXIT Turn the LARGE knob to view additional pages of information A HHS 17 66m FREQUENCIES FRESS Pikan TO EXIT t Press the INFO
23. m Connect the Apollo 360 to your personal computer to manage waypoints you create Send serial data to an external moving map display in the cockpit Send serial data matching the NMEA formats to any serial device in the cockpit capable of accepting 1t Disable the serial data port See your II Morrow dealer or contact the factory for information about the optional Apollo 360 PC Interface Kit Consult kit documentation for instructions on proper Serial port settings Your avionics dealer should install this equipment and select proper serial port settings for you 5 14 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options User This option allows you to manage waypoints you have Waypoint created user waypoints You can edit or delete waypoints Manage as your area of travel or other requirements change ment FRESS Sigs TO JIT USED al FREE 1997 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 desired waypoint Turn the SMALL knob to select EDIT FRESS Sees TO EXIT 41i 2 35157 N Ilse 45 1577 H RAD 239 DIST rf fm WEG Wor TO CHANGE FRESS f 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 W
24. of information about the waypoint Press the INFO key again to return to the navigation function You can also get information about any other waypoint in memory by using the goto function together with the waypoint information function Press the GOTO NRST key as if you were assigning a destination waypoint Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select the waypoint name When the desired waypoint name shows on the display press the INFO key to get information about the waypoint FRESS gms TO GoTo WD xX ARPT PORTLAND DIST 44 2m FRESS ESE FOR WREST t To return to the navigation function press the MENU key then press the ENT key The waypoint information function also works with the nearest function This allows you to quickly get information about any of the waypoints nearest to your present position P N 560 0123 01 4 13 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Scanning Waypoints for Information 4 14 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 FRESS Sug TO GOTO SLE a 155 8 92n roo A 231 I 44m 512 a 1lf2 lr 4m 345 A 139 1f 8m GUI T To return to the navigation function press the MENU key then press the ENT key You can scan waypoints on the moving map screens to get informat
25. option 4 Press the ENT key to select the option 5 Turn the SMALL knob clockwise one detent to select Simulator mode 6 Set your Ground Speed 7 Amessage warns you against navigating while using the Flight Simulator Press ENT to continue Apollo 360 GPS Receiver How to Do This Harin MENU QESTURN To Han OPERATION HODE TIHE AND PLACE SCREEN AND BEEFEF FRESS EG oF fF Mary MENU FETURHN To HAN GoreRATION Mone TIME AND PLACE SCREEN CONTROLS FRESS Gia oF t OFERATION Mone GROUND SPEEDS PRESS ERS on Hi SIMULATED FLIGHT HOT FOR HAVYIGATIOH OUTFUTS FLAGGED FRESS Sea P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial Preparing for the Trip Originating the Trip Assigning a Direct Waypoint 1 Press the GOTO key 2 Turn the SMALL knob RESS TO GOTO to select the first yan HD X ARPT character of the destination waypoint DIST 44 2 ero 805 name PRESS iui FOR WRST f Before you navigate a trip determine whether you will fly direct to a waypoint or navigate a route 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 travel The Apollo 360 s simulator uses your present position as the point of origin for the trip unless you have already used the unit to navigate a route If
26. shows on the display to indicate your proximity to the waypoint When you arrive at the first waypoint the simulator changes course automatically to begin the second leg of the trip The arrow marker on the route screen points to the new To waypoint FouTE Hl rs UW HIO ARPT PDX ARPT He 15 11m LEG az STOF EDIT Continue navigating the route While navigating a route you may find it necessary to alter your trip and proceed Direct To a waypoint elsewhere in the list You can navigate directly to any waypoint in the route either those behind or those ahead of you From the route screen choose the active route underway Select EDIT and press the ENT key to assign a Direct To waypoint from the list Turn the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor to the waypoint you want Press the GOTO and the ENT keys to assign the waypoint as the Direct To destination The route screen shows the assigned waypoint Direct To status You can assign any waypoint in the route a Direct To status at any time P N 560 0123 01 C 17 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Foure Hl rw OW DIRECT HIO ARPT 329 6f44n LEG DIR STOF EDIT t Navigation continues to the Direct To waypoint as described in Navigating the Trip earlier in this tutorial Holding While navigating a route you may want to deviate from or the route with the intention of later resuming the route You Stopping can pl
27. this is the case refer to the tutorial section entitled Navigating a Route later in this section or deactivate your route and continue These exercises assume your present position is the point of origin for the trip How to Do This RESS ERs TO GoTo WD Xx ARPT PORTLAND DIST 44 2m ERG BOS PRESS Ele FOR WREST f Note Prepare to choose a waypoint close to your present position to keep the trip length under approximately 40 nm PORTLAND P N 560 0123 01 C 3 Tutorial 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 destination waypoint name 5 Press the ENT key to assign the waypoint as the destination C 4 N Es Apollo 360 GPS Receiver RESS Ems TO GoTo PIHX ARPT PORTLAND DIST 44 em ERG HHS FRES EP FOR WREST f RESS Ea TO GoTo PDE ARPT PORTLAND DIST 44 em ERG HAS FRES EP FOR WREST f PD XA erc QOS motta O cs 5 ere 35 13 tre 805 rol tb diag P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial Navigating Turn the LARGE knob to scroll through the navigation the Trip screens Notice the GPS signal screen No received signals are shown while you use the simulator GPS SIGHALS GPS SENSOR TURNED UFF Notice the present position screen Your track shows direct
28. you wish to use the built in simulator to practice navigating with the unit With the aviation mode selected you can change the map datum Important Verify that you have the correct map datum selected for the area where you navigate Datum WGS 1984 is automatically selected and is the most current for navigation in the United States If you navigate using a chart based on a different datum make sure you change the datum to match the chart A list of available map datums appears in Appendix B 5 4 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options Time and Place Screen Controls 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 operation mode the next time you switch on the power Use this option to enter your present position and set UTC and local times as Section 3 describes It 1s necessary to enter the time and place the first time the Apollo 360 1s switched on It is also necessary to enter this information if the unit is switched off and moved a distance of several hundred miles or more Time and place information you enter 1s stored in memory and need not be entered again TIME AND PLACE LAT E 4 54 000 H Lon 12
29. 0 closest waypoints uri around you 2 Turn the LARGE knob LA clockwise to move down the list to select a waypoint EEE a EEEN 3 Press the ENT key to chose the waypoint ak ui as the destination ria EE Note The route you are navigating is automatically inactivated The route screen shows route OFF status Route Hl ris UFF 59 ARPT HIO ARPT 324 23 3m LEG di START ELIT C 26 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial Conclusion This tutorial has explored many of the Apollo 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 add new routes and take your time exploring the way the unit works The way you move the highlight around the screen and select option items is consistent throughout all items on the main menu Remember The LARGE knob moves the highlight The SMALL knob changes highlighted settings While you navigate remember m The LARGE knob changes navigation screens The SMALL knob moves the highlight on the GPS signal screen and route screen and changes the map scale on moving map screens P N 560 0123 01 C 27 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Notes C 28 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver
30. 05 seo ttt og 2 8 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 Menu Function Screen a Move Arrow Cursor 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 1s a main menu with options selected by turning the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor up or down the list Turn LARGE Knob MAIN MENU to Uw MReTurRn To Haw OFERATION Mope Time AND PLACE SCREEN AND BEEFER PRESS Giga oF f The main menu contains these options Return to Nav Returns the unit from the menu function to the navigation function Operation Mode Enables the built in navigation simulator or changes the map datum Time and Place Contains seed position and current time settings Screen Controls Contains control settings for display backlight and contrast Map Setups Contains control settings for information shown on moving map screens navigation function Declutter Maps Contains control settings for types of waypoints to show on moving map navigation screens navigation function and in the nearest waypoint list P N 560 0123 01 2 9 Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Recelver Track Point History Controls navigation track point storage in memory and whether points show on moving map navigation screens navigation function Arrival
31. 5 16 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Default Settings Menu Function Options 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 Operation Usage Aviation N A Mode Map Datum WGS 1984 N A Time and Lat Long Enter seed N A Place Date position Loc current time UTC Diff and UTC diff at power up see Section 2 Screen Route Disp 1 Leg N A Controls Backlight Hi Contrast 0 50 100 Map Setups Route Path OFF N A Airspaces OFF Orient Up NORTH TRK DTK Declutter ARPTS ON N A Maps VORS ON NDBS OFF INTS OFF USERS OFF Idents On Maps YES Track Point Track History ON N A History Strategy FOREVER Save By DIST TIME Interval 1 50 10nm Used 0 100 Clear NO 5 17 P N 560 0123 01 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Option Description Default Alert Arrival Alerts Alert Message YES YES Distance 1 1 9 9nm Airspace Alert Message YES YES Alerts Dist Buffer 0 2 100nm Time Buffer 0 10 720 min CDI Scale Alert Message NO NO CDI Scale 1 1 9 9nm Magnetic Option AUTOMATIC N A Variation Setting Computed Countdown Total Time User
32. 53 00 GOA H il 01 48S UTC DIFF GA BG HALOT GA AG FRESS GS oF t 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 SCREEN CONTROLS Route Drsre BACKLIGHT CONTRASTI i PRESS GES on f Note You can also control the display backlight using the backlight key at the lower right of the front panel Press this key repeatedly to switch the backlight intensity through the levels described above P N 560 0123 01 9 9 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Map Setups Turn the LARGE knob to select CONTRAST Adjust display contrast by turning the SMALL knob Adjust the contrast to suit your preference and viewing angle As you make adjustments the horizontal bar at the bottom of the display shows the current contrast level indicates lower contrast while indicates higher contrast A contrast setting near the middle of the bar is satisfactory in most cases The contrast setting you select is stored in memory and remains in effect until you change it Turn the LARGE knob highlight route diplay and the SMALL knob to select between 1 Leg and 3 Leg Route Display screens The 1 Leg display uses large letters for easier viewing The 3 Leg display provides more informatio
33. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver User s Guide TM INC A United Parcel Service Company II Morrow Inc 2345 Turner Road S E Salem Oregon 97309 February 1997 P N 560 0123 01B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 1s a trademark of II Morrow Inc Apollo is a registered trademarkof II Morrow Inc 1997 by II Morrow Inc All rights reserved Printed in the U S A II Morrow Inc Consumer Products Division 2345 Turner Road S E Salem OR 97302 U S A Toll Free 800 525 6726 Canada Toll Free 800 654 3415 era FAX 503 364 2138 5 SMORROW International 503 391 3411 A United Parcel Service Company P N 560 0123 01 B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver History of Revisions October 1994 Original Release October 1996 Revision 01 A February 1997 Revision 01 B Notice regarding 8 channel receiver added to page 3 6 Ordering Information To receive additional copies of this publication order part 560 0123 Apollo 360 GPS User s Guide P N 560 0123 01 B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver About This Manual About This Manual Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 This manual is divided into seven 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
34. HG DONE 4 When all desired waypoints are inserted into the route move highlight to DONE and press the ENT key to complete route editing 4 18 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip Deleting To delete waypoints from a route scroll through the route Route screen pages to select the route that you wish to delete Waypoints 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 ENT key Note The screen below shows deletion ofa waypoint with the 3 leg route screen selected PRESS TO DELETE di ta RETI N oss 20188 0 7 SOs PS osBJOTH Ane ss Che 08 ORS a 91 S225 INS GE CHO DONE 4 When desired waypoints are deleted from the route select DONE and press the ENT key to complete route editing Note Deleting waypoints from routes will not remove them from the waypoint database P N 560 0123 01 4 19 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Starting a When you are ready to navigate a route it must be started Route 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 Route Bl rs UFF PDX ARPT HIO ARPT e 4H 15 1m LEG di HST RTE EDIT Only one route can be started or active at any time You can navigate th
35. Navigation Displays It is worth noting here that the Screen Controls screen located under the Main Menu allows the user to select either a 1 Leg or 3 Leg route display The 3 Leg display provides more route information in a single screen but the 1 Leg provides larger character size for easier viewing SCREEN CONTROLS Route Dise MEB BACKLIGHT La COHTRASTI i FRESS DR Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigation The Apollo 360 shows one of eight screens while you use Function the navigation function Each screen contains useful Screens information After the startup screen appears on the display the unit shows the GPS signal screen allowing you to verify good signal reception from available satellites You can scroll or page through the other available screens by turning the LARGE knob Turn LARGE Knob wi An t 8 Scroll iene a x Z by nat From Startup Screen Bearing Range Ground Speed Screen PDX enc Md o rue d3 6b cs 65 ere 4017 tee OOO 5 asi NES E 42 17 21 2425 TENNE SEENT GPS Signal Screen Bearing Range Track Current Messages Screen Moving MapScreen CURRENT MESSAGES 9 1 36 RIGHT of DTK 6 TURH LEFT FRESS GES FoR HEST ft Present Position Screen Bearing ETA Track Screen Route Screen Route Hl 1s UFF MAY ARPT era L32 0 BOO HIO ARPT 8 ABS 22 2mM LEG cdi START REGGE EDIT ute09 0 54 0
36. SFACES ICI hai ORIENT Ue TRACK FRESS GR oR t You can also select an alert message to show on the display when you approach the airspace MessaAGE ALERT WITHIN 10 MIN OF PORTLAHI OR CLASS C HIRSFACE ERG HAS RNG Sem FRESS Sime For the purpose of this tutorial check to make sure the alert message will show Select the Airspace Alerts option on the main menu HIRSFACE ALERTS ALERT Messace WB Dist BUFFER Za Am Time BUFFER 10MINH FRESS Gia oF t The ALERT MESSAGE item should be set to YES Set the distance buffer to the desired distance from the airspace where you wish to be alerted Similarly set the Time Buffer item to the desired travel time at your present speed from the airspace where you wish to be alerted Press the ENT key to return to the main menu C 10 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial 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 MessAGE ALERT ARRIVING AT MMY NEXT SEA 206 148m PRESS Select the Arrival Alerts 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 alerted HeT ARRIVAL ALERTS ALERT Messace MEB DISTANCE Da Gm FRESS ERS oR f Approach With the destination approaching the airspace alert message shows on
37. The GPS signal strength screen is the first to show on the display after the unit starts up Make it a habit to check this screen to make sure that the constellation of satellites are healthy and that the unit is properly tracking visible satellites before you fly In this example the screen shows that six satellite signals are being received The question mark symbol 7 is highlighted indicating that information on the display relates to all visible satellites The Apollo 360 requires signals from at least four satellites to calculate a 3D position fix lat lon and GPS altitude P N 560 0123 01 B 3 5 Getting Started Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Checking Each Satellite 3 6 Small Turn the SMALL knob to view knob information about each of the visible satellites This example shows information about satellite 25 signal strength GPS SIGNALS Sn FIX level is strongest sat 25 Of all tracked satellites 116 Azimuth and elevation of satellite 25 4 Receiver is currently tracking satellite 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 satellite If this happens or if the geometry of the satellites available is poor the unit may temporarily calculate a 2D Fix or DR Fix dead reckoning NOTICE Apollo 360 GPS units part number 430 0256 01
38. Tutorial P N 560 0123 01 C 29 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Appendix D Troubleshooting 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 contact your dealer If your dealer is unavailable contact the II Morrow factory at the address and phone number listed at the back of this appendix Problem Possible Cause s Action Unit does Open in power Check circuit breaker not power supply circuit reset if necessary on Faulty electrical Contact your dealer to wiring or perform electrical connection system test No GPS Obstructed Move aircraft out of signal signal path hangar or away from reception buildings to provide the P N 560 0123 01 antenna an unobstructed view of the sky Incorrect seed position time or UTC differential entered Check these settings and make corrections if necessary refer to Section 2 Unit in simulator mode Select Aviation mode refer to Section 5 Operation Mode Faulty antenna wiring or connection Contact your dealer to check antenna and wiring Troubleshooting Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Problem Possible Cause s Action Display too Change in A
39. When Time programmable time 1 sec to 60 min expires Display Units Distance NM KTS N A Altitude FEET Lat Lon D M MMM Serial Outputs 1 NONE N A 2 PC R T User Wpt No default N A N A Memt settings System Info 1 No default N A N A settings System Info 2 No default N A N A settings P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The Waypoint Database Section 6 The Waypoint Database Database Structure Available Waypoint Information 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 information search for nearest waypoints or display waypoints on moving map screens The database filters waypoints by these types whenever you use it controlling organizing and speeding the delivery of information The waypoint types are m Airports ARPTs Non directional beacons NDBs m Very high frequency omniranges VORs Enroute intersections INTs User created USERS The following information is available for each waypoint type Use the waypoint INFO function to get this information as Section 2 describes in Waypoint Information Function ARPT Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position m Airport type Airport elevation Fuel availabil
40. ace a route on hold and it will not sequence to the a Route next leg until you resume it regardless of where you fly How to Do This 1 With the route active Route Gi rs OW or ON select DIRECT STOP and press HIO ARPT the ENT key 329 6744 LEG DI SM NXT RTE EDIT OI 2 Select HOLD and press the ENT key DIRECT The route screen HIO ARPT shows the route is 329 6f44h LEG DI HOLDING HOLD STOF GUIT 3 Select RESUME to Foure Gil HOLDING resume navigating DIRECT the route sHIO ARPT 329 6f44nh Lea DI BSS HET RTE EDIT 4 C 18 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Recelver Tutorial 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 Assigning a Destination Waypoint earlier When you assign a new destination waypoint not on the current route the route is automatically stopped or switched OFF Stop a route if you do not plan to resume travel on that route How to Do This 1 Stop the route by selecting STOP Route Bi rs On from the route DIRECT screen HIO ARPT 323 6744 LEG DI Big HXTRTE EDIT 4 2 Press the ENT key to PRESS TO STOF stop the route DIRECT HIO ARPT 329 Of44m LEG DIR HOLD HJIT t
41. ady fo insertion of the nex waypoint 7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 to enter a secon and third waypoint in the route For the purpose of this tutorial we will only insert 3 waypoints in the route and since we have the 1 Leg route screen selected only 2 will show on screen at a time C 14 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver With the highlight on the first character of the waypoint name turn the LARGE knob one detent to the left to search the database of waypoints one by one if necessary to find the waypoint you desire You will need to do this if more than one waypoint share a common name The vertical arrow symbol appears to the left of the waypoint name Turn the SMALL knob to search waypoints one by one RESS TO SAVE arsg ARPT HEFT END ERG t 759 ARPI FT END DEL CHG DOHE RESS akmaz TO INSERT EHIO ARPT PDX ARPT HEA 15 im Wet di MS DEL CHG DONE P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial 8 When you finish inserting waypoints in the route select Route Hl rs OFF DONE and press 759 ARPT the ENT key Th aie is on ti HIO ARPT 324 223 3m LEG di START ELIT navigate once it Is started You can also create more routes using these steps P N 560 0123 01 G 15 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Starting With the route you just created showing on the screen a Route select START and press the ENT key
42. ange the waypoint identifier for the first waypoint When the desired waypoint shows on the first line of the display press the ENT key The arrow cursor moves to the second line for insertion of waypoint number 02 Repeat the process you used to insert the origin waypoint into the route PRESS GAMEN TO INSERT ARPT HPT END DEL CHG DONE i P N 560 0123 01 4 15 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver When you scroll up to show two waypoints the route screen shows the bearing and distance between them FRESS gps TO INSERT ESEA ARPT PAE ARPT S437 2f om HFT di fs DEL CHG DONE t 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 PRESS Wiis IF DONE ARPT HET END IHS DEL EHR fae t When you finish with the first route you can immediately create another The screen shows route 02 empty and ready for insertion of waypoints To create a new route select EDIT and proceed as with creation of route 01 Route Hl 15 UFF START PAMA EDIT 4 16 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip Changing a Route You can change any waypoint along a route Select the Waypoint 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
43. ated flight warning Ne wr 1ESSAG SIMULATED FLIGHT HOT FOR WAYIGATIOW OUTPUTS FLAGGED FRESS Wa P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip Present Position Screen Bearing ETA Track Screen 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 areview of any alerts presented this way during the trip Alert messages that show on the screen must be valid at the time you check them or they will not show as a current message Press ENT as shown on the current message screen to view other current messages if available This screen shows the lat long coordinates of your present position GPS altitude and any course deviation from desired track GFS ALT 348 car 4454 5881 nl 23 00 078 u TENNE EEEH PAT When you fly this screen can be valuable to check your position against a chart with close precision Keep in mind that GPS altitude is not based on the same criteria as barometric altitude which uses a pressure offset value GPS altitude is also affected by selective availability 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 current distance left or right of desired track You can s
44. charts as isogonic lines marked with degrees of variation either east or west These degrees must be added to or subtracted from the true course to get the magnetic course Easterly variations are deducted and westerly variations are added The Apollo 360 automatically sets P N 560 0123 01 A 3 Glossary of Navigation Terms Apollo 360 GPS Receiver A 4 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 listed in Appendix B Meter m A metric distance measurement equal to 39 37 inches Minute 1 60th of a degree 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 Position Dilution of Precision PDOP A merit value for the calculated position based on the geometrical configuration of the satellites used 3 is considered good greater than 7 is considered poor Radial Any of the 360 magnetic courses from a VOR or similar navigational aid beginning at the navigational aid and proceeding outward in a straight line Range RNG The distance from the present position to a destination waypoint Second 1 60
45. ction Use this function to access a menu of options that modify the way navigation information 1s displayed The menu options allow you to customize the Apollo 360 to best suit your navigation requirements The menu function also controls many other important ways the unit operates A list of menu option default settings those in effect when the unit is first switched on for each option is included at the back of this section Option settings are stored in memory and remain in effect until you change them Note Navigation is not interrupted while you use other features The menu function makes these options available Return to Nav Returns the unit from the menu function to the navigation function Operation Mode Enables the built in navigation simulator or changes the map datum Time and Place Contains seed position and current time settings m Screen Controls Contains control settings for display backlight and contrast as well as 1 Leg 3 Leg route display selection Map Setups Contains control settings for information shown on moving map screens navigation function P N 560 0123 01 5 1 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 9 2 Declutter Maps Limits items shown on the moving map screens and in the nearest waypoints list Track Point History Controls navigation track point storage in memory and whether points show on moving map screens navigation function Arrival Alerts Controls al
46. djust display dark or too viewing angle or backlight use light ambient light backlight key or characters conditions in adjust display contrast hard to see cockpit as Section 5 describes in Screen Controls option Search for Incorrect Check Declutter nearest selection of Maps option as waypoints waypoint types Section 5 describes to reveals too to show after verify that desired few or search waypoint types to wrong types search are On of waypoints Wrong Incorrect See action above the types of selection of waypoint types you set waypoints waypoint types to No do not show show on to show on on moving map moving moving map screens OR after map screens screens nearest waypoint searches Position fix Incorrect map Check Operation seems datum selected Mode option as inaccurate Section 5 describes to verify selection of correct map datum Displays Incorrect Check Magnetic wrong magnetic Var option as bearing and track values variation value entered manually Section 5 describes select Automatic or verify correct value for manual entry P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause s Action Airspace Airspace display Check Map Setup boundaries on moving map option as Section 5 missing screens set to describes and verify from Off that Airspaces item moving is set to Yes
47. down from the total time shown As the countdown progresses the screen shows COUNTING during the time you can stop the countdown and continue it later Select EXIT to return to the main menu P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options Note The countdown timer can run in the background while you navigate and will not interfere with unit operation An alert message shows on the display when the countdown time has expired COUNTDOHN TIMER Has ExFIRED FRESS Sivas Display This option controls the way navigation units of measure Units show on the display The units of measure you select show consistently throughout all screens in all operating functions HAY DIseLAY UNITS DISTANCE ALTITUDE FEET Lar Lon D M MMM FRESS Gia oR Hi 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 s s where d degrees m minutes and s seconds of latitude or longitude UTMS Universal Transverse Mercator System P N 560 0123 01 5 13 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Serial The Apollo 360 is equipped with 2 serial data ports for Outputs communication with external serial devices This option controls the function of each port SERIAL ForRTs OH one 23HOoNE FRESS ERS oR t Using this option with appropriate electrical connections you can
48. ds ATC OFF ON P N 560 0123 01 B PowerON MADE IH USA Startup VER Use OLY DATABASE Americas DE 14 4996 1 24 PRESS Sg Screens To Navigation Displays 3 1 Getting Started Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Entering The first time the Apollo 360 is switched on it must locate a Seed satellites in the sky to acquire signals before determining Position 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 information to allow the receiver to quickly locate and track available satellites Note The seed position and current time must only be entered the first time the receiver is switched on This information is stored in memory and need not be entered again Your dealer may have already entered the local time and position for you How to Do This 1 Press MENU to access the main menu MAIN MENU GFRETURN To Haw UFERATION Mope TIME AND FLACE SCREEN AND BEEFER FRESS Gos oF t Mary MENU FETURNH To Haw UFERATION Mone EiTime AND PLACE SCREEN AND BEEFER FRESS Gia oF t 2 Select the Time and Place option 3 Press the ENT key 4 Set the latitude and longitude coordinates near to your current position TIHE AND PLACE LAT Bl4 54 000 n Lon 123 50 006 H Gi 0i 45 UTC DIFF GA HA
49. e position fix Under optimal conditions accuracy can improve to within 10 meters GPS position fix accuracy is not affected by atmospheric conditions GPS altitude is based on a mathematical model of the sphere of the earth Including intentional degradation GPS altitude may differ from barometric altitude by several hundred feet Unlike navigation aids providing a position fix with data from land based sources the Apollo 360 can provide an accurate position fix over land or sea anywhere in the world The unit includes an extensive database of useful waypoint information and allows you to create up to 2 000 customized waypoints of your own With the power of this navigation device in the cockpit you can easily navigate with unsurpassed accuracy P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 Section 2 Introduction to the Apollo 360 The Operating Functions 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 1s included at the back of this section Section 3 builds on the introductory information presented here as you switch on and begin using the Apollo 360 There are five main operating functions each performing a different and unique task while you navigate Each function also provides one or more screens of information on the display At
50. e route in either direction depending on your present position If your present position is at the last waypoint in the route you could use this last waypoint as the point of origin by selecting REVERSE FRESS ces TO START PDX ARPT HIO ARPT 4H 15 11m LEG di REVERSE REALE SUIT After a route is started route ON you can view other routes or edit them From any route screen you can quickly return to the active route by pressing and holding the ENT key Foure Bl rs UN 53 ARPT SLE ARPT 166 S3l 2Mm LEG oz STOF EDIT 4 20 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip 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 while you deviate from the planned course of travel In other cases you may wish to abandon an active route to navigate a different route or to travel to waypoints not in the route Press the GOTO key dial in anew waypoint and press the ENT key If the new waypoint is not in the active route the route will be stopped If you wish just to stop the route use the Stop option Stop or hold the active route by selecting it from the route menu Press and hold the ENT key
51. earing from the transmitter W Waypoint A navigational fix used in area navigation and defined by latitude and longitude coordinates P N 560 0123 01 A 5 Glossary of Navigation Terms Notes A 6 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Map Datums Appendix B Map Datums This appendix shows a list of the GPS map datums used with the Apollo 360 Each map datum represents a mathematical model of the earth 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 location of charted points between datums For this reason it is important to verify that you have selected the correct map datum for the area where you navigate and the chart you use Note WGS 1984 is the default datum until you change it Datum Name Ellipsoid Model ARC 1950 Clarke 1880 ARC 1960 Clarke 1880 Australian Geodetic 1966 Australian National Australian Geodetic 1984 Australian National Bogota Observatory International Campo Inchauspe International Cape Clarke 1880 Carthage Clarke 1880 Chatham 1971 International Chua Astro International Corrego Allegre International European 1950 West Europe International European 1950 Cyprus International European 1950 Egypt International European 1950 Iran International P N 560 0123 01 b 1 Map Datu
52. easurement of distance left or right from the desired course of travel Course Deviation Indicator CDI A graphic indicator of course deviation typically shown as a graduated horizontal bar with an icon indicating the deviation distance left or right of course Common Traffic Advisory Frequency CTAF P N 560 0123 01 A 1 Glossary of Navigation Terms D Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 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 from the intended course of travel Elevation The altitude above ground Estimated Time of Arrival ETA Estimated Time Enroute ETE Fix A geographical location determined by either visual reference or by electronic navigation aids Global Positioning System GPS Also known as NAVSTAR A constellation of satellites launched by the U S Department of Defense into six orbit lanes four satellites per plane at an altitude of 10 898 nm above the earth Ground GRND Ground communication frequency Ground Speed GS Speed of trave
53. elect CDI range and units of measure using the menu function options CDI Scale and Units of Measure described in Section 5 In addition to the CDI the bearing ETA track screen also shows m The destination waypoint and type P N 560 0123 01 4 5 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Recelver The bearing BRG estimated time of arrival ETA and desired track DTK to the destination The current time The current track PD Xa epo eral 1 27 rx 005 ue 20 93 a BOO rol tet aog Bearing Similar to the bearing ETA track screen this one Range substitutes range for ETA estimated time enroute ETE Ground for current time and ground speed GS for desired track Speed Since this screen is viewable by turning the LARGE knob Screen only one detent clockwise from the bearing ET A track screen you will likely find it convenient to switch back and forth between these two screens often to check your navigation progress PD x erc MOS noth 4 os ro erege i7 rm BOD rol tee dios Moving One of the most attractive features of the Apollo 360 is its Map Nav ability to show your navigation progress graphically Window against a moving map of waypoints Your present Screen position is indicated by the airplane symbol near the center of the display 4 6 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip Using the moving map screen you can easily track your navigation progress as the
54. erature A 6 channel GPS receiver to ensure accurate position fix under wider range of conditions in the satellite constellation A moving map display to graphically show your navigation progress Avionics outputs for interface with external CDI annunciators or moving map displays An extensive built in database of airports VORs NDBs and Intersections Memory capacity to store up to 2 000 user created waypoints Storage capability for up to 30 flight plans each consisting of up to 20 legs Low power consumption circuitry m A lightweight chassis to minimize instrument weight m An internal fuse to protect against damage to electronic components not user replaceable A memory backup battery to protect against loss of user entered data typical battery life is 4 to 6 years P N 560 0123 01 ES Features Apollo 360 GPS Receiver m A built in low battery alert to advise you when memory backup battery requires replacement not user replaceable Personal computer interface capability using optional kit to help you manage the internal waypoint database E 2 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 o
55. ert message at waypoint arrival Airspace Alerts Controls airspace penetration alert message CDI Scale Contains control settings for course deviation indication and alert message Magnetic Var Contains control settings for magnetic variation in course headings Countdown Time Controls built in countdown timer Display Units Contains control settings for navigation units of measure Serial Outputs Controls the two serial ports for interface with external devices User Wpt Mgmt Controls editing or deletion of waypoints you have entered in the Apollo 360 s memory System Info 1 Enables viewing of unit serial number and current hardware and software version information System Info 2 Shows current database and operating system versions P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options The Main Menu Changing Menu Option Settings Return to Nav Take a moment to become familiar with each menu option Use the information 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 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 o
56. escribed late in this section This option allows you to override automatic magnetic variation and manually enter a variation value A manual setting is normally not required for navigation anywhere in the world except near the poles where magnetic variation is the greatest MANUAL HAG VAR IS OW FRESS Sigs If manual entry of magnetic variation is necessary obtain the correct value from a reliable chart or other source Select MANUAL and enter the variation value east or west To disable magnetic variation select TRUE All course headings will show referenced to true north P N 560 0123 01 5 11 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Count down Time 5 12 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 The Apollo 360 includes a countdown timer Use this option to count elapsed time from as long as 60 minutes COUNTDOWN TIME TOTAL TIME Gis START FRESS Gaga oF f Enter a TOTAL TIME of up to 60 minutes 60 00 You can select a total time at 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 intervals from 10 minutes to 60 minutes Select START and press the ENT key to begin count
57. f options With the desired option selected press the ENT key to activate it MAIN MENU QESTURN To Hau OPERATION ope TIME AND PLACE SCREEN AND EEEFEI FRESS Gis oF Ft Changing settings on any menu option screen is done in the same way Use the LARGE knob to move the highlight on the screen to the option item you wish to change Then use the SMALL knob to change the setting Use this option to leave the menu function and return to the screen shown on the display before you pressed the MENU key This option is typically used when you are ready to continue navigating after using other menu options to make changes Note RETURN TO NAV is automatically selected when you call the main menu If you accidentally select the wrong menu option or if you decide to abandon making changes you can easily leave the menu function by P N 560 0123 01 5 3 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 This option sets the Apollo 360 operation mode and selects Mode the map datum the unit uses while you navigate UFERATION MODE Mar DATUM HGS 1954 FRESS GR oF Hi UFERATION Moe SIMULATOR GROUND SFEEDS FA FRESS Gia oR Hi Select either the aviation or simulator operation mode Select simulator only when
58. f the system include surveying and position fix data recording for civil engineering applications and a broad range of marine aviation and terrestrial navigation applications While orbiting the earth each GPS satellite transmits complex streams of data containing the operational status and orbital location of all the satellites in the system The Apollo 360 receives this data stream and processes the information to determine which satellites are visible to the receiver s antenna With this determination made the P N 560 0123 01 1 1 Introduction to GPS Navigation Apollo 360 GPS Receiver GPS System Accuracy Summary 1 2 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 The GPS allows a high degree of position fix accuracy The system can produce a position fix accurate to within less than one meter Due to concern for national security the U S Department of Defense introduces constant errors to the transmitted satellite data to degrade the accuracy of the system Called Selective Availability this practice limits GPS position fix accuracy to about 100 meters although the relative position of the satellites to one another their elevation above the horizon and other factors can also affect accuracy of th
59. fore you read this section Leave the unit on relax in the cockpit with your aircraft parked and use the features this section describes to become familiar with them In this way you can more effectively use this powerful navigation instrument to your advantage when flying Even though you may not be actively navigating you will be able to gain valuable familiarity with the unit When you become comfortable operating the unit you may wish to fly the Apollo 360 using the built in simulator Follow the tutorial instructions in Appendix C The navigation function is always active When you use other functions the navigation function continues to run in the background calculating your present position navigating your multiple leg trip if active and alerting you to events or conditions important to the navigation process When you finish using other functions the unit automatically returns to the navigation function displaying the last navigation screen used While you navigate the Apollo 360 gives informationon eight screens Each screen contains unique information useful to the navigation effort P N 560 0123 01 4 1 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver GPS Signal Strength Screen 4 2 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 eac
60. h screen This screen the first to appear after the unit starts up contains information about signals received from visible satellites in the sky 3D Fix including GPS altitude being currently calculated EE condone a 24 Good or functional IGHALS 6 GPS satellites W 8 Satellites visibile in sky from current position Pedr eb ates Precision Dilution of Precision PDOP or merit value of ID numbers of position fix accuracy based on tracked satellites current conditions 3 is good greater than 7 is poor The screen tells you The type of position fix currently calculated by the unit NO FIX no signals available DR FIX Dead Reckoning the position is estimated based on the last known track ground speed and position 2D FIX the position fix is calculated based on signals from only three satellites and GPS altitude is not available 3D FIX the position fix is calculated based on signals from four or more satellites and GPS altitude is available The total number of operational or good GPS satellites in orbit P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip The number of satellites visible in the sky from your position m 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
61. he highlight to ARPT and turning the SMALL knob you can change the type of destination waypoint to select airport NDB VOR INT or USER user created For instance with ARPT indicated as the type of destination waypoint only airports show on the display as you select identifier characters 3 Getting Started 3 Make sure correct waypoint is selected 3 8 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 database With the highlight over the first character of either the waypoint identifier OR city name turn the LARGE knob one detent counterclockwise A highlighted vertical arrow symbol appears to the left of the first character RESS Ema TO GoTo Ye EPFC ARPT PACIFIC CIT DIST 44 3m ERG 2rb FRESS i FOR WREST f Use the SMALL knob to scroll through each waypoint in the Apollo GPS receiver s built in database RESS Eg TO GoTo BTEX ARPT TELLURIDE DIST Dom ERG HOS PRESS EP FOR WREST f P N 560 0123 01 B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Getting Started 4 Press the ENT key TEX cee Le Pa rralb 29 ollz oc 15 55 w 101 volt og The selected
62. hoose whether or not to display airports VORs NDBs and intersections as searched waypoints and on the moving map screens Before you fly make sure to check this option and confirm that the waypoint types you wish to show will appear on the display after a search and while using the moving map screens The Declutter Maps option is explained in Section 5 The Apollo 360 allows you to create up to 2 000 of your own waypoints each with a name you choose As you navigate you may wish to create waypoints at locations that are important to you or waypoints to which you plan to return You can use your present position or enter lat lon coordinates for the waypoint s location P N 560 0123 01 4 11 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Getting Waypoint Information 4 12 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 FRESS TO EXIT WET Eaaaz ATO 155 44355 2977m 118 Ual 122 59 649 4 RAD 164 DIST 26m WEG Wor TO CHANGE FRESS 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
63. ial use alrspaces HIRSFACE ALERTS ALERT Messace MB Dist BUFFER Za Am Time BUFFER 10MIH FRESS ERS oR t 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 MEssAGE ALERT MITHIN 1H WIN OF PORTLAHI OR CLASS C HIRSFACE ERG HHI RNG dem FRESS Sige The distance buffer is the distance from the airspace border where you will be alerted This distance can be shown in the unit of measure you choose using the DISPLAY UNITS setting described later in this section The time buffer contains the travel time based upon current track and speed from the airspace border where you will be alerted CDI Scale This option controls operation of the course deviation alert and allows you to set the CDI scale units to your preference CHI SCALE ALERT Messace i CII SCALE l Him FRESS ERS oR f 5 10 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options Magnetic Variation 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 1 61m LEFT oF OTK TURHN EIGHT FRESS Bka You can 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 setting d
64. ial Outputs lt 0 64424 bes does codes eos 5 14 User Waypoint Management 5 15 Dy Stet MO l siii 5 16 SISI 5 16 Default Settimo 5 18 6 The Waypoint Database Database Structure 0c ee eee 6 1 Available Waypoint Information 6 1 ARPT Waypoints lt lt 5440540000 a0searee a aaa 6 1 VOR Waypoints 0 0 0 6 2 NDB Waypoints 0000s 6 3 INT Waypoints 20 0 eee 6 3 USER Waypoints 0000 0 6 4 P N 560 0123 01 vii Table of Contents Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Appendice vili A B Glossary of Navigation Terms Map Datums Tutorial Troubleshooting Contacting the Factory s ses lt e0 4e8e4 usu D 3 Features P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to GPS Navigation 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 earth twice in 24 hours The GPS was developed and the satellites launched by the U S Department of Defense with the original intent of supplying highly accurate position fix information for military applications In recent years commercial applications for the information provided by this system have steadily increased in the civilian sector Some of the more popular civilian uses o
65. ion quickly With a moving map screen showing on the display press the ENT key several times 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 you navigate P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Recelver Navigating a Trip Navigating Multiple Leg Trips Creating a Route 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 Remember you can use the Screen Control function to set the route screen to display either 1 Leg or 3 Legs of the route you create Select EDIT from the route screen to begin creating route number 01 Then select INS to insert waypoints into the route PRESS OUMES TO INSERT ARPT HPT END DEL CHG DONE f Prepare to insert waypoints into your route beginning with the waypoint of origin Then you can insert other waypoints in the order you will travel to them working toward the destination waypoint Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select and ch
66. iris OW HIO ARPT STOP RAAG EDIT Ff RESS ERs IF DONE esse ARPT 459 ARPT HOS 63 4m HFT dz INS DEL CHG HES ot RESS akmaz TO DELETE Ess ARPT 459 ARPT H9S 53 4 Wet oz IHS CHG DONE HESS IF POHNE BHIO ARPT 459 ARPT IS DEL CHO EHA t P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Track Point History Tutorial 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 1 Select the Track Point History option from the main menu The track point history screen shows on the display 2 Turn the SMALL knob to activate the Track Point History feature 3 Select a storage strategy P N 560 0123 01 How to Do This TRACK PoInNntT HIST TRACK HISTORY OFF STRATEGY FOREVER SAVE EY DISTANCE INTERNAL AH 38m USED H CLEARY NO PRESS ERS oF Hi TRACK HISTORY STRATEGY s FOREVER SAVE EVs DISTRHCE IHTERVAL A 54Mm USED H CLEARY NO TRACK PoInNnt Hist PRESS ERS on Hi TRACK ForHnT Hirst TRACK HISTORY OFF STRATEGY s FOREVER SAVE EVs DISTRHCE IHTERVAL A Sam USED H CLEARY NO PRESS Gia on Hi Select either FOREVER or UNTIL FULL
67. is its ability to locate waypoints closest to your position as you fly Should you have to land the aircraft quickly you can use this feature to locate a nearby waypoint assign it as a destination and quickly navigate to it While navigating press the GOTO NRST key twice to activate the nearest function and search for waypoints closest to your present position FRESS Seg TO GOTO SLE A 188 amp 92h eoon Weioxro rod 231 3 44m A NRST NRST sl2 A 1r2 1f 4m S 345 GUT T 130 1 8m P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip Creating Waypoints 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 destination The display returns to the navigation function automatically You can also return to the navigation function without assigning a new destination waypoint from the list by pressing the MENU key You may also exit the function by turning the SMALL knob to select QUIT at the bottom of the display and pressing the ENT key Important You can control the types of waypoints that show on the display as the result of a search for nearest waypoints The menu function Declutter Maps option allows you to c
68. ith the capacity to store up to 2 000 user waypoints in memory the Apollo 360 can hold an immense amount of information When you edit use intuitive identifiers for waypoints you have created This will help you find waypoints more easily when you need to navigate to them P N 560 0123 01 5 19 Menu Function Options Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 main menu System This option shows your Apollo 360 serial number and Info 1 hardware and software version information SYSTEM INFo 1 UniT SER SAGA H H VER HE BooT YER 1 14 GPS YER 1 68 FRESS akuar 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 instrumentation records System This option contains more information about the software Info2 and database your Apollo 360 is equipped with Also provide this information in correspondence with the factory about your unit SYSTEM INFO Z Sh Ver 2 AG AMERICAS JB 15 09 96 1 24 FRESS Suge
69. ity by type P N 560 0123 01 6 1 The Waypoint Database Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 6 2 m 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 m IFR capability an R at the frequency indicates that Radar service is available on this frequency Landing fee MAY A 323 15 6h 323 15 8h fic MimnwiLLe fi Mec MINNVILLE ELE 159 OF USA CLF AvGerRnse JET PUBLIC APPR 126 00 FR FRESS Bilas TO EXIT PRESS Biase To EXIT HHY A 323 185 m EUNHAYS Ad ee a407 LIT HARD SURFACE 17 735 4668 HARD SURFACE FRESS PAm TO EXIT t VOR Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat lon coordinates DME available Class high low terminal Weather broadcasts P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The Waypoint Database NDB Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat lon coordinates DME available Class high low terminal PDA vw 604 d44 3M PIA vo 604 d44 3M PORTLAND 111 86 MHZ OR USA Low LAT 457 35 621 hH DME Lon lee s6 3 r7H FRESS Basel TO EXIT t FRESS Pigs TO EXIT INT Waypoint Information Country Bearing and distance from present position Bearing from present position
70. iver Setting Upa Route Tutorial 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 1 Select the route screen from the navigation screens by turning the LARGE knob From the route screen select EDIT and press the ENT key 2 The arrow cursor points to the first line in the route and INS is highlighted Press the ENT key to begin inserting waypoints 3 Turn the SMALL knob to select the first character of the waypoint to insert 4 Turn the LARGE knob to move the highlight and the SMALL knob to select the next character of the name 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the last character of the waypoint name P N 560 0123 01 How to Do This Route Bi is OFF FRESS TO SAVE HAG ARPT HEFT END INSERT WAYFOLHMT t LEG END START EDIT t PRESS Giga TO INSERT 159 ARPT gt E aaa ma da a a WET END HS DEL CHG DOME 4 EN EP RESS ERS TO SAVE ARPT 7 SE RESS TO SAVE ARPT HEFT END INSERT WAYFOLHT t C 13 Tutorial 6 Press the ENT key to insert the waypoint in the route The arrow cursor moves down to the second line in the route re
71. key again to return to the moving map screen You can also get information about other waypoints on the screen as you navigate whether or not the waypoint names are displayed Select a map scale that presents at least several waypoints around you or use auto zoom Press the ENT key several times and watch the highlight move from waypoint to waypoint on the screen P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Tutorial Information about the highlighted waypoint is available when you press the INFO key HS2 A 106 f 26m UREGOHN CITY OREGON CITY ELE 2957 OF USA Ho FUEL PUELIC FRESS Ble TO EXIT 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 screen without the waypoint being assigned as a destination Press the INFO key again to cancel waypoint information and then press the MENU and ENT keys to continue navigating FRESS ges TO GoTo PF ARPT PACIFIC CIT DIST 44 3m ERG eSrb FRESS ESE FOR WREST t Checking Looking ahead at the destination the screen shows an Alert airspace around it Settings P N 560 0123 01 C 9 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The airspace shows because the Map Setup menu option has the AIRSPACES item set to ON MAP SETUF UFTIONS Route FATH OFF FIR
72. l across the ground In aviation the relation between ground speed and air speed is affected by the prevailing winds P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Glossary of Navigation Terms 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 Angeles International Airport is LAX Instrument Flight Rules IFR Intersection INT A point defined by any combination of courses radials or bearings of two or more navigational aids Knot kt A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour Latitude lat Any line circling the earth parallel to the equator measured in degrees minutes and seconds north and south of the equator Longitude lon Any line from the north to the south pole measured in degrees minutes and seconds of a circle east or west of the Prime Meridian Greenwich England Magnetic North The region some distance from the geographic north pole where the earth s magnetic lines concentrate A magnetic compass points to the magnetic north Magnetic Variation Mag Var The angle between the magnetic and true north At various points on the earth it is different due to local magnetic disturbances It is shown on
73. l appropriate resources This device should be installed only by an FAA certified facility Certified avionics technicians will properly install and checkout your Apollo 360 ensuring trouble free operation when you fly with the unit Federal Aviation Administration regulations require pilots to practice SEE and AVOID Do not study this manual while flying Make your first flight using the Apollo 360 during good weather in a low traffic area Read at least Sections 2 and 3 of this manual before you fly The Apollo 360 is equipped with a built in simulator to allow you to practice navigating without actually flying Appendix C at the back of this manual contains a tutorial section explaining how to use the simulator Try this helpful tool to familiarize yourself with operating the unit before navigating with the Apollo 360 Remember use the Apollo 360 for VFR operation only P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Table of Contents Table of Contents Section Subject Page 1 Introduction to GPS Navigation OVON IEW 55 bbws cdit gheibhear abrea reei 1 1 GPS System ACCULACY cao cay wn ddoed ax nena 1 2 SURINA oietara a edeoereed E 1 2 2 Introduction to the Apollo GPS Receiver The Operating PUNCHONS rai 2 1 PUNCUON RES sirena rata 2 2 Navigation Function 2 2 MENGEDNGAIONi fs piceno 2 3 Goto and Nearest Functions 2 3 New Waypoint Function 2 3 Waypoint Information Function 2 3
74. least one of these functions is always in use when the unit is on The functions operate independently of one another so you can switch between them freely without disrupting navigation The five operating functions are m Navigation always active Menu Goto and nearest New waypoint Waypoint information As you set up and 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 P N 560 0123 01 2 1 Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Function Keys Navigation Function Each of the operating functions is easily accessible from the front panel by using the function keys Remember the navigation function 1s always active pressing a key 1s not necessary to enable it Goto and Menu Nearest Function Functions New Waypoint Waypoint Information LCD Backlight Function Function This function starts automatically when the unit 1s switched on and stays active You will use this function most often while flying The navigation function provides information about Your current position and navigation progress to a destination m GPS satellite signals Routes or trips with multiple legs Events or conditions important to trip navigation Navigatio
75. ly on course with no deviation from the bearing to the destination The lat lon coordinates change to reflect your present position to the nearest hundredth of a minute GFS ALT g Lar 44 30 969 n cond d2 22 044 TEENE EEIT Note GPS altitude is invalid while you use the simulator No GPS altitude value shows on the display Continue to turn the LARGE knob to check the other navigation screens The bearing ETA track screen shows your the bearing and desired track to the destination UTC time is invalid while you use the simulator For this reason no ETA shows on the display PD Xa esc 90 or BOS P N 560 0123 01 C 5 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The bearing range ground speed screen shows your selected ground speed and estimated time enroute on the trip PD x echi 4 rue di 3 cs N ere 19 26 TRE 005 pol E Check the moving map screens to view your navigation progress dI O YS oS2 LI Ei zoe age 3 a Trsa Looking Turn the SMALL knob to zoom in and out and see Around waypoints around you The map scale shows in the lower left corner of the display and indicates the represented distance between the airplane symbol and the top of the display For example if you are 20 nm from your destination and the map scale is set to 20 nm you should be able to see the destination on the display If at the same map scale setting your destination was 30 nm distant you would not be able to see
76. ms Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 1866 Massawa Bessel 1841 Merchich Clarke 1880 Minna Clarke 1880 Nahrwan Clarke 1880 North American 1927 Conus Clarke 1866 North American 1927 Alaska Clarke 1866 North American 1927 Canada Clarke 1866 North American 1927 Cntrl Amer Clarke 1866 North American 1963 GRS 80 Old Egyptian Helmert 1906 Old Hawaiian Clarke 1866 Oman Clarke 1880 Ordered Survey Great Britain 1936 Airy Pitcairn Astro 1967 International Quatar National International Qurmoq International Schwarzeck Bessel 1841 South America 1969 S America 1969 Timbalai Everest Tokyo Bessel 1841 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Map Datums Datum Name Ellipsoid Model Zanderij International WGS 1972 WGS 72 WGS 1984 WGS 84 P N 560 0123 01 B 3 Map Datums Apollo 360 GPS Receiver B 4 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P N 560 0123 01 Map Datums B 5 Map Datums Apollo 360 GPS Receiver B 6 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver
77. n function screens show on the display whenever other functions are not in use P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 Menu Function Pienu Goto and Nearest Functions GOTO NRST New Waypoint Function Ww Waypoint Information Function INFO 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 The goto and nearest functions operate together Press this key once for the goto function or twice for the nearest function Use the goto function to assign a destination waypoint perhaps one you create or a waypoint from the Apollo 360 s built in database The nearest function always available when you use the goto function provides a list of waypoints nearest to your present position These two functions allow you to quickly and easily create a flight plan or change it while navigating Use the waypoint function to create your own waypoints and store them in the Apollo 360 s memory You can create up to 2 000 of your own waypoints each with a name you choose You can create waypoints based upon your present position or you can enter latitude and longitude coordinates usually abbreviated lat lon to define the waypoint location Use this function to get i
78. n on a single screen This option controls what and how information shows on the moving map screens Select whether or not the Apollo 360 should show a route path or airspaces in the vicinity MAF SETUF UFTIONS Route FATH UFF HIRSFACES OFF ORIENT Ue TRACK FRESS GS oR t 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 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options 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 This option controls the waypoints that show on the Maps moving map screens and are used for nearest waypoint search Types of waypoints you set to ON are displayed while those set to OFF are not visible on the moving map screens You can choose whether or not to show the following types of waypoints m Airports ARPTS m Very High Frequency Omnirange VORS m Non Directional Beacon NDBS Intersections INTS m User Created USERS P N 560 0123 01 DECLUTTER MAFS ARPTS EE INTS OFF VOR Cry HDES OFF USERS OFF IDENTS OW MAPSS YES FRESS GR oR t Menu Function Option
79. n the date of first use whichever occurs earlier Avionics equipment is covered for 26 months 12 months reconditioned after delivery or first use whichever is earlier Antennas and antenna preamplifiers are covered for a period of 12 months after delivery or first use whichever is earlier This warranty shall be effective only if and when a II Morrow receives a completed warranty registration card with respect to the specific product unit found to be defective b the unit was installed by personnel certified by the FAA to install avionic equipment and a copy of FAA Form 337 documenting the installation is provided to II Morrow except homebuilts c II Morrow receives notice of such defect during the period of the warranty and d the consumer purchases the unit in the United States or Canada II Morrow s sole and exclusive liability and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be at II Morrow s option either a the repair or replacement of the defective product or b the return of the price paid for such product This Limited Warranty shall apply to a repaired or replacement product only for the remaining unexpired portion of the warranty period applicable to the original product In no event shall II Morrow s liability exceed the purchase price of the defective product This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state 2
80. navigating a trip No matter which operating function you use the unit allows you to quickly and easily return to the always active navigation function Your present position continues to be calculated without interruption while you use the other operating functions Here is a quick review of the purpose of each operating function Navigation function provides information about your current position and navigation progress GPS satellite Always signals multiple legs trips and messages Active showing important events or conditions while you navigate You exit from other functions to return to this one P N 560 0123 01 2 13 Introduction to the Apollo 360 2 14 a MENU GOTO NRST GOTO CIOJN Meiexio NRST NRST NEAREST Ww WPT INFO gt Backlight Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 Goto and Nearest functions Goto assigns a destination waypoint from the Apollo 360 s built in database Nearest calls up a list of up to 30 waypoints nearest to your present position any of which may be assigned as a new destination New waypoint function creates waypoints and stores them in memory Created waypoints can be based upon your present position or lat lon coordinates you enter Waypoint information function calls up info
81. nformation about any waypoint in the Apollo 360 s built in database including those you have created and stored Available information includes Waypoint identifier and type airport VOR NDB or intersection Bearing and distance to the waypoint from your current position Lat lon coordinates of waypoint For airports the elevation fuel availability and type radio communication frequencies runway details and more P N 560 0123 01 2 3 Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The Display Display Care and Cleaning Instructions 2 4 The display shows information for each operating function This information typically includes navigation progress waypoint information satellite tracking status 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 5 for details on adjusting the screen Your new Apollo 360 GPS has a space age anti glare film that has been applied to the display screen This 1s the same film that is used on the NASA Space Shuttle windows The surface of the film has a hard coating that is scratch resistant Despite this coating extreme care must be taken when cleaning the display screen To remove stains smudges fingerprints and so forth we recommend these cleaning methods if the first method fails to remove the problem try the next method Wi
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83. options and make changes The control knobs consist of the power knob at the upper left corner of the front panel and the concentric rotary knobs at the lower right corner of the front panel LARGE and SMALL Concentric Rotary Knobs P N 560 0123 01 2 9 Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The Power Knob ATC re The Concentric Rotary Knobs 2 6 This knob switches the receiver on and off Each time you switch the unit on it performs internal diagnostics begins tracking available GPS satellites and activates the navigation function This process takes only afew seconds providing that a seed position and current time have been entered Note You must enter a seed position and the current time before you navigate with the Apollo 360 This process is required only once and greatly speeds the otherwise slow receiver process of tracking available GPS satellites Entering a seed position and the current time is explained in Section 3 The LARGE and SMALL concentric rotary knobs allow you to move the highlight cursor around the display to select menu options and make changes The highlight cursor typically shows on the display when you use an operating function The cursor indicates that the highlighted item can be changed A vertical and or horizontal arrow symbol often shows at the lower right corner of the display These symbols indicate that additional options are available and that change
84. pe with a clean dry non abrasive fabric for example cotton or Handi wipes Blow on the area to condense moisture on the display and then wipe the area with the clean fabric Moisten a clean fabric with a small amount of water and wipe the display area Apply a small amount of glass cleaner without ammonia to the fabric and wipe the area Apply asmall amount of isopropyl alcohol and wipe the area this is the last resort Note Use a clean fabric with each cleaning method to avoid other contaminates P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Introduction to the Apollo 360 LCD Backlight gt Helpful Instructions on the Display Control Knobs 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 While you use most functions the Apollo 360 shows you what to do Helpful instructions typically appear on the top and bottom lines of the display A highlighted or darkened word in an instruction advises you which key to press to select an option FRESS TO GOTO Instruction lines SBA SEET in the goto function ZAHTA BAREARA showing available Santa EAREARA options and which DIST 646m ero 148 key to press to FRESS ME FOR WREST f select them The control knobs switch the Apollo 360 on and off select menu
85. 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 option described in Section 5 explains how to change the orientation The moving map screens feature a handy zoom function to allow you to enhance your view of navigation progress Zoom in or out by turning the SMALL knob Zooming in changes the view to enlarge map detail as if the airplane symbol was flying at a lower altitude over the map surface Similarly zooming out allows a view of greater distance around the airplane symbol as if the airplane was flying higher over the map As you zoom in or out the map scale changes to show the new distance represented between the airplane symbol and the top border of the display Zooming in close to airport waypoints enables you to see your orientation in relation to available runways P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip Auto Zoom The Route Screen EEEN Van dI or EEE 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 AUTO Enable auto zoom by turning the SMALL knob until AUTO shows as the map scale Using au
86. rmation from the Apollo 360 s built in waypoint database You can also access information about waypoints you have created Information includes the waypoint identifier and type waypoint bearing and distance from your current position waypoint lat lon coordinates and more LCD backlight controls whether or not the backlight is on and the backlight intensity level The next section explains how to start up the Apollo 360 enter the seed position and current time and assign a destination waypoint Once these tasks are completed the unit is ready to use to navigate a trip P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Section 3 Getting Started Power Up Getting Started This section explains how to get started 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 necessary to enter a seed position and the current time the first time you switch the unit on Power up Enter a seed position your dealer may have already completed this step for you m Check satellite signal strength Enter goto waypoint Begin navigating To switch the unit on turn the power knob clockwise the knob is above and to the left of the display The startup screen shows on the display for several secon
87. s Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 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 route waypoints see Map Setups show on the moving map screens Note The destination waypoint identifier always shows on the moving map screens regardless of this setting Track This option allows you to store a record of navigation Point progress in memory The stored record consists of a series History of track points each containing your position at the time the point was stored You can choose whether or not to store track points how often to store them and manage the storage process using this option TRACK Forint HIET TRACK HISTORY OFF STRATEGY FOREVER SAVE BET DISTANCE INTERVAL A D5AM USED 2 CLEAR NO FRESS Goa oF ct 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 1s OFF no track points are stored or shown on the moving map screens You can select the track point storage strategy Select FOREVER to continuously store points starting again and writing over existing points when memory becomes
88. s can be made DECLUTTER MAFS Movable NDES OFF highlight CITIES OH INTS OFF cursor IDENTE ON MAFST YES D BA Turn SMALL knob Turn LARGE knob to change to move highlight to highlighted option different option P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The Display Screens The Startup Screens Route Display Selection P N 560 0123 01 Introduction to the Apollo 360 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 that more information awaits your view Follow the instruction or if the vertical arrow symbol shows on the display turn the LARGE knob to view this additional information Information screens available while using each operating function are introduced here Section 4 contains additional details about each operating function The startup screens shows on the display for several seconds after you switch on the Apollo 360 While these screens show on the display the unit performs internal diagnostics begins tracking available GPS satellites and activates the navigation function PowerON MADE IH USA Startup Screens FR USE UML Y DATABASES Americas DE 10 09 96 FRESS Az 1 24 To
89. t in a route begin by editing the route a as you did to insert a waypoint Waypoint 1 Choose the route to change You can choose any route and change any or all waypoints in the route 2 Select EDIT and press the ENT key 3 Use the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor to the waypoint to change 4 Select CHG and press ENT to change the waypoint 5 Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select the new waypoint name When the desired name shows on the line press the ENT key to enter the change 6 Select DONE and press the ENT key P N 560 0123 01 How to Do This Foure Hl 18 OW 59 ARPT HIO ARPT 324 23 3m LEG ai STOF ELIT t Route Hl Is OF 59 ARPT HIO ARPT seh 23 3m LEG ai STOF NST RTE Gii i t 357 ARPT EPDX ARPT Gr 26 3m HET 03 INS DEL CHG EMA o n LD X ARPT 5459 ARPT 638 63 45 HFT 03 IHS DEL CHO HEH C 21 Tutorial Deleting a Waypoint 1 Choose the route from which you want to delete a waypoint You can delete any or all waypoints in the route 2 Select EDIT and press the ENT key 3 Use the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor to the waypoint to delete 4 Select DEL to delete the waypoint and press the ENT key 5 Select DONE and press the ENT key C 22 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver How to Do This 59 ARPT 324 23 3m LEG di Foutre Hl
90. th of a minute of a degree Seed Position A latitude and longitude position fix approximately equal to the current position that the Apollo 360 uses to determine the location of available satellites from which signals may be received P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Glossary of Navigation Terms 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 distance measurement equal to 5 280 feet or 0 87 of a nautical mile T Three dimensional 3D Position Fix A position fix defined by latitude longitude and altitude Track TRK The imaginary line that the flight path of an airplane makes over the earth True North Geographic north at the earth s north pole Tower TWR Airport tower communication frequency U UNICOM The radio frequencies assigned to aeronautical advisory stations for communication with aircraft 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 position and UTC V Very High Frequency Omnirange VOR A navigational aid that transmits signals such that a receiver can indicate its current radial or b
91. the display at the time or distance from ing the the airspace whichever occurs first selected earlier Press Destination the ENT key to acknowledge the alert HESZAGE ALERT HITHIN 1H MIN OF PORTLAHI OR CLASS C HIRSFACE ERG HAS RNG dem FRESS ices As you approach the destination the arrival alert message also shows on the display at the distance from the destination you selected Press the ENT key to acknowledge the alert P N 560 0123 01 C 11 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver MessAGE ALERT ARRIVING AT PIA S NEXT HWW FRESS Bka Scroll 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 the destination Set the map scale to auto zoom At this slower rate of travel you can clearly see the approaching destination As you approach you can see the runway configuration Note The simulator will not land but shows a fly by and continues travel at the current heading and ground speed until you enter another destination When you do this the heading changes and the unit navigates to the new destination You can stop travel at any time by adjusting ground speed to 0 C 12 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Rece
92. to select the active route Foure Hl rs UN PDX ARPT HIO ARPT 244 15 11m LEG di HST RTE EDIT et Select STOP or HOLD the route You can also select QUIT to avoid any action and return to the active route screen FRESS Sigma TO TOrF PDX ARPT HIO ARPT 244 15 1m LEG oi HOLD GUIT P N 560 0123 01 4 21 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Resuming Select RESUME to resume a route on hold a Route Foure Hl HOLDING PDX ARPT HIO ARPT 2404 15 1m LEG di HAM NXT RTE EDIT Route While navigating a route you may wish to bypass one or Direct more waypoints and proceed directly to a destination To 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 or modifying a route Turn the LARGE knob to move the marker arrow to the waypoint to which you wish to navigate Then press the GOTO NRST key Press the ENT key to enter the waypoint as the destination Foure Hl mw UN DIRECT 153 ARPT cHr 6 H1m LEG DIF STOF EDIT t The route screen shows direct status to the waypoint You can now navigate directly to the desired destination waypoint bypassing previous waypoints in the route 4 22 P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options Section 5 Menu Function Options This section details options available when you use the menu fun
93. to zoom frees you from manually adjusting the map scale as you view the moving map screens The Apollo 360 has the ability to store up to 20 reversible trip plans or routes in memory Each route can consist of up to 30 waypoints either those you create or those from the built in waypoint database Route Hl 15 UFF 59 ARPT MIN ARPT 30H 19 85m LEG oi START EDIT t The preceding and following displays show the 1 Leg and 3 Leg route screens respectively You can select either display using the Screen Control function under the Main Menu P N 560 0123 01 4 9 Navigating a Trip Apollo 360 GPS Recelver Searching for Nearest Waypoints 4 10 Route dl Is UFF 01 99 A i I Gx ny Ropo tess os HIO m Fi Dnt iFa ig ot POA si STARTO EDIT E 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 RTE is highlighted The procedure to set up routes is explained later in this section The 1 Leg screen uses larger characters for easier viewing The 3 Leg screen provides more information on a single display The procedure for setting up the route is the same using either screen An important feature of the Apollo 360
94. use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to move the highlight and change the waypoint lat long coordinates When you are finished press the ENT key to enter the new waypoint into memory The fact that you may assign either your present position or lat lon coordinates of your choice when you create waypoints is significant You can create waypoints either as you fly or more conveniently before or after you fly when you are not busy navigating You can always edit or delete waypoints you have created The menu function User Waypoint Management option allows you to perform these tasks The use of this option is described in Section 5 Use the waypoint information function anytime to get information on waypoints in the Apollo 360 s memory including waypoints you have created A complete listing of available information is included in Section 6 that explains the built in waypoint database P N 560 0123 01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip Destination Waypoint Information Information About Other Waypoints Information About Nearest Waypoints Press the INFO key to activate the waypoint information function POA A BRS 44 2m PORTLAND INTL PORTLAND INFO ELEV 277 OR USA AvorRse JET FUBLIC FRESS Bilas To EXIT The waypoint information screen introduced in Section 2 shows on the display with information about the current destination waypoint Turn the LARGE knob to scroll through additional screens
95. waypoint is set as the destination 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 remember to check GPS satellite signal strength and verify the type of position fix the unit is providing based on visible satellites above you This operation is quick and easy as the satellite signal strength screen is the first to show on the display after the unit starts up The next section contains information about how to use the navigation function while you fly A built in simulator is included with the Apollo 360 to help you become better acquainted with using it Appendix C at the back of this manual contains a tutorial on how to start the simulator and practice navigating without actually flying P N 560 0123 01 B 3 9 Getting Started Notes 3 10 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P N 560 0123 01 B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating a Trip Section 4 Navigating a Trip About the Navigation Function About the Navigation Function Screens 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 be
96. y be one you created or a waypoint from the built in database The screen shows the assigned destination waypoint and the waypoint s location relative to your present position NRST Press once GOTO NRST PRESS ease TO GoTo WD X ARPT Destination waypoint PORTLAND identifier city name pist 44 2 ero gage stance and bearing FRESS i FOR WRET f When you press the GOTO NRST key again the nearest function starts The nearest function screen shows a listing of up to 30 of the waypoints nearest to your present position and the location of each waypoint relative to your present position You can assign any of these waypoints as a destination by pressing the ENT key P N 560 0123 01 2 11 Introduction to the Apollo 360 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver New Waypoint Function Screen Ww Press twice Clea KON C OXK NRST DESI FRESS ges TO GoTo SLE a 188 1 4 Waypoints nearest to r55 A 229 9 8m your present position 345 A 131 irm any of which may be i A ive ilm assigned as a destination HIIT rea L Section 3 contains more information about assigning a destination waypoint Navigation to an assigned waypoint is not interrupted while using either of these functions unless you assign a new destination waypoint 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

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