User manual GARMIN APOLLO 360 GPS

[. . . ] 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 is a trademark of II Morrow Inc. Toll Free 800-525-6726 Canada Toll Free 800-654-3415 FAX (503) 364-2138 International (503) 391-3411 P/N 560-0123-01 B Apollo 360 GPS Receiver History of Revisions October 1994 October 1996 Original Release 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 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 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. [. . . ] 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. 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 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 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 alert 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 5-2 P/N 560-0123-01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu Function Options 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. When the main menu shows on the display, select the desired option by turning the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor up or down the list of options. With the desired option selected, press the ENT key to activate it. Changing Menu Option Settings 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. Return to Use this option to leave the menu function and return to Nav 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. Select either the "aviation" or "simulator" operation mode. Select "simulator" only when 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 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. After simulator use, the unit returns automatically to the "aviation" operation mode the next time you switch on the power. Time Use this option to enter your present position and set UTC and Place and local times as Section 3 describes. [. . . ] 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 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 Obstructed Move aircraft out of No GPS signal signal path hangar or away from reception buildings to provide the antenna an unobstructed view of the sky Incorrect seed Check these settings position, time, or and make corrections if UTC differential necessary - refer to entered Section 2 Unit in simulator Select "Aviation" mode mode - refer to Section 5, "Operation Mode" Faulty antenna, Contact your dealer to wiring, or check antenna and connection wiring P/N 560-0123-01 D-1 Troubleshooting Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Problem Possible Cause(s) Display too Change in dark or too viewing angle or light ambient light characters conditions in hard to see cockpit Search for nearest waypoints reveals too few or wrong types of waypoints Wrong types of waypoints show on moving map screens Incorrect selection of waypoint types to show after search Action Adjust display backlight (use backlight key) or adjust display contrast as Section 5 describes in "Screen Controls" option Check "Declutter Maps" option as Section 5 describes to verify that desired waypoint types to search are "On" See action above - the waypoint types you set to "No" do not show on moving map screens OR after 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 variation value Section 5 describes track values entered manually select "Automatic" or verify correct value for manual entry Incorrect selection of waypoint types to show on moving map screens D-2 P/N 560-0123-01 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Troubleshooting Problem Airspace boundaries missing from moving map screens Line representing route path on moving map screens is missing Waypoint identifiers missing on moving map screens Possible Cause(s) Airspace display on moving map screens set to "Off" Action Check "Map Setup" option as Section 5 describes and verify that "Airspaces" item is set to "Yes" Check "Map Setup" option as Section 5 describes and verify that "Route Path" item is set to "Yes" Check "Declutter Maps" option as Section 5 describes and verify that "Idents On Maps" item is set to "Yes" Route path display on moving map screens set to "Off" Waypoint identifiers set not to show on moving map screens Contacting If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your dealer or the factory weekdays from 8:00 A. 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