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Apollo

Model SL40 VHF COMM Transceiver

Installation Manual

September 1999 560-0956-02a

Printed in the USA

No part of this document may be transmitted, reproduced, or copied in any form or by any means

without the prior written consent of II Morrow Inc. Due to II Morrow’s commitment to

constantly improve the quality and performance of our products, information contained in this

document is subject to change without notice.

NAVNET and Flybrary are trademarks of II Morrow Inc.

II Morrow and Apollo are registered trademarks of II Morrow Inc.

II Morrow Inc. 2345 Turner Rd., SE

PO Box 13549 Salem, OR 97302

Salem, OR 97309 USA

Phone (503) 581-8101

1-800-525-6726

In Canada 1-800-654-3415

FAX (503) 364-2138

HISTORY OF REVISIONS

Revision Date Description

-- 12/18/96 Initial release.

00A 1/30/97 Modified selectivity value to 7 kHz.

-01 3/14/97 Change recommended coax from RG-58 to RG-142B

-02 6/26/98 New software version

-02a 9/22/99 Added new connector pins and crimping tools

IMPORTANT NOTE

“The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance

standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this article on or within a specific

type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft operating conditions are within TSO

standards. The article may be installed only if further evaluation by the user/installer

documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator.”

Source: FAA TSO-C37d, TSO-C38d, and TSO-C128

ORDERING INFORMATION

To receive additional copies of this publication, order part # 560-0956-02a, Apollo SL40 VHF

COMM Installation Manual.

NOTES

Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................1

ABOUT THIS MANUAL......................................................................................................................1

APOLLO SL40 DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................1

FEATURES.........................................................................................................................................1

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................2

UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................3

PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................3

OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS .........................................................................................................4

SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED ...............................................................................................................4

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................4

SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION..................................................................................................5

PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION....................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW................................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS......................................................................................................5

MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS....................................................................................................................................5

MINIMUM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................................................5

EQUIPMENT MOUNTING....................................................................................................................5

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................................7

POWER ......................................................................................................................................................................7

SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................................7

MICROPHONE INPUTS................................................................................................................................................7

TRANSMIT KEY INPUT...............................................................................................................................................7

INTERCOM SELECTOR SWITCH ..................................................................................................................................7

SERIAL INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................................8

ANTENNA INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................8

POST INSTALLATION CHECKOUT.....................................................................................................12

SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................15

ELECTRICAL ...................................................................................................................................15

PHYSICAL .......................................................................................................................................15

ENVIRONMENTAL ...........................................................................................................................15

RECEIVER PERFORMANCE...............................................................................................................16

TRANSMITTER PERFORMANCE........................................................................................................16

INTERCOM PERFORMANCE..............................................................................................................17

CONTROL INPUTS............................................................................................................................17

ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................17

SERIAL INTERFACE .........................................................................................................................17

REAR CONNECTOR PINOUT.............................................................................................................17

SECTION 4 - LIMITATIONS...................................................................................................19

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................19

OPERATIONAL ................................................................................................................................19

APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................21

CONTACTING THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE................................................................................21

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APPENDIX B - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 23

EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................. 23

REFERENCE OSCILLATOR.........................................................................................................................................23

CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................ 23

APPENDIX C - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS.................................................. 25

APPENDIX E - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS................................................. 27

RS-232 INPUTS .............................................................................................................................. 27

RS-232 OUTPUTS........................................................................................................................... 29

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................ 3

TABLE 2 CONNECTOR PINOUT....................................................................................................... 18

TABLE 3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................................................................................. 21

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE 1 SL40 FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................ 2

FIGURE 2 MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY........................................................................................ 6

FIGURE 3 CABLE ROUTING.............................................................................................................. 6

FIGURE 4 COAX CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY........................................................................................ 9

FIGURE 5 SL40 STANDALONE WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................................................... 10

FIGURE 6 SL40 TYPICAL AUDIO PANEL CONNECTIONS ................................................................ 11

FIGURE 7 UNIT DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................... 16

Introduction

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the installation of the Apollo SL40 Comm . It is intended for use by

persons certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install aircraft navigation

devices. It includes installation and checkout procedures for the SL40 unit to standards

described in FAA advisory circular AC 20-67B.

Provides an introduction to the Apollo SL40 unit. TSO certification information

is also included in this section.

Includes installation and checkout procedures.

Includes complete specifications.

Includes limitations for the equipment and installation.

Includes troubleshooting information.

Includes periodic maintenance requirements.

Includes the environmental qualification form.

Includes serial data specifications.

APOLLO SL40 DESCRIPTION

The Apollo SL40 is a 760 channel VHF Comm transceiver. It is one member of the Apollo

slimline series, which includes the SL40 Comm, the SL50 GPS, and the SL60 GPS/Comm.

FEATURES

The features of the SL40 Comm include:

•760 channels

•Frequency range of 118.000 to 136.975MHz

•Active and standby frequency display

•16 character high-intensity alphanumeric LED display

•Automatic display intensity

•Back-lit buttons

•Transmit status indicator

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix E

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•Frequency memory and recall functions

−from remote source

−eight last used

−eight user stored

•Weather channels

•Frequency monitor function

•Built-in intercom function

•Stuck mic time-out

•Two microphone inputs

•Internal non-volatile memory - no battery required

•Full range input supply voltage

•12 watt audio amplifier

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The Apollo SL40 is designed and tested to meet the following TSOs:

FAA TSO-C37d for transmit

FAA TSO-C38d for receive

FAA TSO-C128 for unintentional transmission (stuck mic)

The Apollo SL40 complies with the FCC requirements specified in:

CFR 47, Part 87, Aviation Services, Subpart D, Technical Requirements

CFR 47, Part 15, Radio Frequency Devices, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

The Apollo SL40 software is designed and tested to RTCA/DO-178B, level C.

Figure 1 SL40 Front Panel

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The Apollo SL40 meets the additional standards as detailed in the Declaration of Conformity

included on page 31.

Note: Unauthorized changes or modifications to the SL40 may void the compliance to

required regulatory agencies and authorization for continued equipment usage.

UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

Carefully unpack the equipment. Visually inspect the package contents for any evidence of

shipping damage. Retain all shipping containers and packaging material in case reshipment is

necessary.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

As shipped from the II Morrow factory, the Apollo SL40 package includes most necessary

items for installation other than supplies normally available at the installation shop, such as

wire and cable ties, and required input and output equipment. The items included in the

package are listed in Table 1.

Table 1 Package Contents

Part # Description Qty

Comm unit

430-6040-2xx Apollo SL40 Comm Transceiver 1

Apollo SL40 Installation Kit, Part # 424-2006-2xx

162-0100 or

162-1575 15 pin dsub connector shell 1

162-1008 Right angle coax plug 1

202-0001 Cable tie 2

204-2100 Shoulder bushing 2

221-0400 4-40 x 1/4 SS pan head Phillips machine screw with lock washer 8

224-0404 4-40 x 1/4 SS flat head Phillips machine screw 2

245-0022 or

245-0027 Crimp contact for dsub, 20 to 24 awg wire 15

310-5181-00 Mounting frame 1

310-5187-00 Connector mounting plate 1

998-0048 3/32 hex driver 1

204-0037 Edge grommet 6”

Apollo SL40 Manual Kit, Part # 564-0064-2xx

560-0954-xx SL40 User’s manual 1

560-0956-xx SL40 Installation manual 1

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OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS

The SL40 is intended for use with standard aviation accessories. The following items are

required for the installation:

•comm antenna with cables

•a microphone

•a speaker or headphone

These items may be installed dedicated to the SL40 comm or by connections to an audio

panel.

SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED

Crimp Tool

A crimp tool meeting MIL specification M22520/1-01 and a positioner/locater are required to

ensure consistent, reliable crimp contact connections for the rear d-sub connectors. These tools

are available from:

For pin p/n 245-0022

Astro Tool Corp. Phone (503) 642-9853

21615 SW TV Highway Fax (503) 591-7766

Beaverton, OR 97006

Crimp tool: Astro Tool part #615708

Positioner: Astro Tool part #616356

For pin p/n 245-0027

ITT Cannon Phone (714) 261-5300

1851 E. Deere Ave. Fax (714) 575-8324

Santa Ana, CA 92705-6500

Insertion tool: ITT part # 274-7006-000 (Desc. CIET-20HD)

Regular duty Crimp tool: ITT part #995-0001-585 (Desc. M22520/1-01)

Regular duty Locator tool: ITT part #995-0001-244 (Desc. TH25)

Heavy duty Crimp tool: ITT part #995-0001-584 (Desc. M22520/2-01)

Heavy duty Locator tool: ITT part #995-0001-604 (Desc. M22520/2-08)

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

An aircraft radio station license is required for operation of the transmitter once installed in

the aircraft. An application must be submitted on FCC Form 404, which may be obtained

from the FCC in Washington, DC, or any of its field offices. Procedures for applications are in

CFR 47, Part 87, Aviation Services, Subpart B, Applications and Licenses.

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