Garmin GX50 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Installation
30 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual
Apollo SL40
The Remote function will allow the SL40 to access the airport frequency database in an
Apollo GPS receiver. If the following steps do not perform correctly, check the electrical
connections and configuration setup.
1. In the SL40, press RCL to view the Remote (REM) frequencies.
2. Then, turn the SMALL, inner knob to display the available frequencies. The waypoint type
and frequency received from the GX are displayed.
Apollo MX20
The Apollo MX20 must be installed and setup according to its installation manual. If the
following steps do not perform correctly, check the electrical connections and configuration
setup.
1. Check the System Info page on the MX20 to verify that the data is available to each port
and that it is being processed properly.
2. The GX Flight plan will be displayed on the MX20 on the FPL page.
Altitude Encoder and Fuel Air/Data Computer
In the System Mode check the Misc Sensors function. If the following steps do not show the
correct information, check the electrical connections and configuration setup.
1. Press SYS. Turn the LARGE knob to Misc Sensors and press ENTER.
2. The Encoding Altimeter value will be displayed.
3. Turn the LARGE knob to view Air Data Info.
4. Turn the LARGE knob to view Fuel Info.
Autopilot
The Apollo GX provides GPSS roll steering information to an appropriate autopilot. When
connected properly, the autopilot will show a GPSS valid indication when the aircraft reaches
a speed over 5 kts and is navigating to a waypoint.
1. Apply power to the equipment and wait for the GX to acquire a position.
2. In the GX, set a course to a destination waypoint. For instance; press NRST, select airport
with the SMALL knob, and press DIRECT-TO.
3. Taxi the aircraft faster than 5 kts.
4. Verify that GPSS is valid via the autopilot annunciation.
Annunciator Control Unit (ACU)
Once the unit is installed, complete the checkout procedure to verify proper operation. Refer
to the User’s Guide for operating instructions.